Chain Stitch (ch) Start by making a loop as shown in Figure 1. Insert the crochet hook through the loop, catch the yarn, and then draw it through the loop. Pull on both the yarn strands to draw up the loop (you want the loop close to the hook but not too tight). This is your starting loop. To make the actual chain stitch, draw the thread over the crochet hook (Figure 3) and then pull it through the loop (Figure 4). This is your first chain stitch. Now simply repeat the process until you...