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How to understand crochet basics 
To get started we can begin with crochet abbreviations to help you relate 
to the process. Crochet experts use the terms beg (Beginning) bet (Between), 
bk lp (Back loop) ch (chain), ch-(previous chain), cont (Continue), 
dc (double crochet), dec (decreasing), dtr (double/triple crochet), ft lp 
(Front loop), hdc (half-double crochet), inc (Increasing), lp (loops), and so on. 
Those who crochet must learn how to handle the hook, work jointly, chain stitch, 
slip knot, and crochet a single row. 
How to hook: 
To hold your hook you would start with a pencil. The hook may have a resting finger, 
which you can locate your thumbs to gain control. 
How to work in union: 
Once you have a hold on your hook, weave the thread/yarn so that your, 
left fingers have control, and can be used to apply pressure. Once you begin your 
project (Work), you want to use your thumb and the center left finger to press 
the stitches. 
How to slip knot: 
You want to form a shape-like pretzel by looping your yarn about, allow the loose 
ends to drop, fallen behind your loop. Pull the ends of your yarn without pulling 
too tight.  
How to chain stitch: 
On your hook position a slipknot and use your hands, i.e. center left finger and 
the thumb to hold the yarn in place. Wrap your yarn first up and then over your 
hook starting at the back and moving to the front. You will need to familiarize 
your self with this procedure, since it is a basic crocheting technique known 
as “Yarn over Yo.” 
Now pull the yearn using your hook bringing it through the lp (loop). When you 
yarn over Yo and combine it with lp, it forms a ch. (Chain) 
Continue until you have the acceptable chain and continue motion on even strokes 
and until the stitches that form a chain and each stitch (st(s) are even. 
Near your work area, hold your chain and continue twisting whilst avoiding 
counting the loops on your hook. 
How to crochet a single line: 
Beneath your crown loops insert your hook at the second chain away from your 
hook and begin Yarn over Yo crocheting. You should continue to stitch between the 
two loops. Continue the yarn over process and pull your yarn through the chain to 
it meets two loops on your hook. Continue the Yo process again and pull the yarn 
through the other two loops.
Once you complete your hook, work, slipknots, chain stitch, single line, etc, you 
will need to learn how to double crochet, half-double, triple; slip stitch, back 
loop, popcorn stitch, etc. Behind the steps is the process of working back loops, 
chain space, stitches between, and about the post. 
How to double stitch: 
To double crochet you will need to perform the yarn over Yo steps and then insert 
your hook into the third chain away from the Yo and hook. Next, pull your yarn so 
that it goes through your chain and three loops at the hook. Continue the Yarn 
over steps and pull the yarn through the next two loops. Again, continue the Yarn 
over and pull the yarn through the remaining two loops. 
How to half double: 
Conduct the yarn over steps and insert your hook so that it goes into the second 
chain away from your hook. Yarn over and string your yarn through the third loops. 
How to triple crochet: 
Yarn over a couple of times and insert your hook so that it goes into the fourth 
chain away from the hook. Yarn over and stretch your yarn through the chain and 
the fourth loop at your hook. Yarn over, stretch the yarn through the second loops at the 
hook, and finish your three time steps.