How to crochet in rows

Crochet in rows to make flat pieces, like scarves or blankets. In the video below, we'll cover the following steps to get you started crocheting in the round:

HOW TO CROCHET IN ROWS (STEP-BY-STEP WITH PHOTOS)

1. Crochet a foundation chain.	2. To start the next row, skip the first ch from the hook, unless otherwise written. Insert the hook under the back loop of the second ch from the hook.	3. Crochet all stitches of this second row through the back loops of the foundation chain.
4. When you reach the end of the row, ch 1 and turn.	5. Remember that the first stitch of a new row gets crocheted into the second stitch from the hook. The hook should also go under both top loops of the previous row.	6. Repeat steps 4-5 until you finish the pattern.