How to Crochet the Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (fsc) (photo + video tutorial)

The Foundation Single Crochet Stitch is a very handy skill to have in your crochet tool box.  It eliminates the need for a starting chain...you work both chains and single crochet stitches as you go!

Be sure to scroll down to see the full video tutorial too!

• Step 1: Start with a slip knot on your hook.
• Step 2: Chain 2
• Step 3: Insert hook into the furthest chain from the hook (first chain you made), wrap yarn around hook and bring up a loop (2 loops on the hook)

• Step 4: Wrap yarn around hook and bring it through the first loop on the hook (2 loops on the hook)
• Step 5: Wrap yarn around hook and bring through both loops on the hook (one loop on the hook)This is the first single crochet stitch worked.
• Step 6: Below the last two loops worked, turn work slightly to the side and locate the "v" Insert hook into the "v" 

• Step 7: Wrap yarn around hook and bring up a loop (2 loops on the hook)
• Step 8: Wrap yarn around hook and bring it through the first loop on the hook (2 loops on the hook)
• Step 9: Wrap yarn around hook and bring it through both loops (1 loop left on the hook)

This completes the second single crochet stitch. Repeat steps 6-9 for each fsc you need on your row.

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