The needlewoman who masters the hook, you need to start with the basics. Namely, how to make the first loop. Then move on to crocheting loops . Moreover, it is desirable to understand the intricacies in order to be able to start work in different situations. After all, different products fit into their techniques, the subtleties of which will have to be mastered.
Knitting start: first loop
It will always have to be done before crocheting loops. The thread from the skein needs to be unwound a little and clamped with three fingers: from the middle to the little finger. In the same direction, put it on the index and circle around it, leading to the big one, and pinch it to them. That part of the thread that goes to the ball is called working because it will be involved in knitting. The free end of the yarn can be made very small. Since it will most often then be hidden in the product.
Next, you need to insert the hook into the loop on the index finger, moving from the big one. Pick up the thread going to the skein. Pull it through the loop on your finger and remove the thread from your hand. It remains to tighten the knot from which crochet will begin. How to loop further is another question.
Simple typesetting chain
Most often, it forms the lower edge of knitting. But it happens that the work is directed from top to bottom, then this chain will be at the top of the product.
In order for this edge not to be overstretched or too loose, you need to figure out how to correctly crochet loops. Throw the working thread from the skein onto the index finger, placing the initial loop with the hook as close to the finger as possible.
Wrap over the hook and pull the thread through the loop on the hook. At this point, it is better to lightly pull the large and medium knot, which is already there. So pulling the thread will be easier. Then you will need to pull the chain already. Continue this action as many times as necessary.
It must be remembered that the very first loop does not count. Their score comes from the moment when the yarn extends through the loop that is on the hook.
Double Stacked Chain
It is used when you want to combine the chain and the first row, connected by columns with a single crochet.
To begin, we collect the loops with a hook, there should be two of them. Then in the first tie a single crochet, and in the second - a crochet. This is the first row. Then the work needs to be turned over and the knitting of the same elements repeated. Continue the work until the required chain length.
A set of loops for knitting from the center of the circle
This method is suitable for those who want to understand how to loop crochets so that there is no hole in the center. It is sometimes called a magic ring or a sliding loop.
First, you need to wrap the yarn twice around the index finger and press the work thread with the middle one. Insert the hook inside the stitches and make a double crochet, which pull out. This is the first loop. Now the loops can be removed from the finger and thrown on it the working thread from the skein.
For the second one, make a crochet, insert the hook into the double loop, grab the thread again and stretch it through everything that is on the hook.
After the required number of loops is done, the free end of the thread must be tightened. The line-up in a circle is ready.
Stitch Hinge Set
If you plan to knit a product for a child, it is important that it fits tightly, but not press. For example, a hat or socks. Or for knitting a belt skirts or shorts. Then the elastic edge comes to the rescue. How to dial crochet loops for such an edge is described below.
First knit a chain of three loops.
The first knitting element: crochet, stretch the thread in the first loop of the chain (you get a loop), hook the yarn and knit it through all three loops that are on the hook.
Work turn over.
Repeat this element as many times as necessary in order to get the edge of the desired length. Only you need to knit a loop not in the first loop of the chain, but in the one that is the leftmost in the element.
When you need to close this chain into a ring, for example when knitting hats, proceed as follows. Pull the thread through the loop located on the right edge of the start of work. This will be the first loop on the hook. Then make a yarn. Tie a loop on the far left of the element and stretch the thread again through the same edge of the beginning of knitting. Grab the thread and pull it through all three loops on the hook. Use the free end of the thread for additional traction of the posts in a circle. And then hide it from the wrong side of the product.