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Crochet - How to make a foundation chain

The next step after making a slip knot is to make a foundation chain.
This basically means this chain is the number of stitches required to start the pattern.
Step one:
Using your left hand hold the slip knot at the bottom of the hook.
Step two:
Yarn over and pull yarn through loop.
(You have just made a chain)
You keep repeating step two until you have the required amount of chain stitches.

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