Why and How to Use the Foundation Single Crochet Stitch (FSC)

In this video, I will explain why I love the foundation single crochet stitch (fsc) and show you how to make it!

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[rgammi]

I've crocheted over 50 years and never seen this way to chain. Love it!!! Thanks for this tip. I'm planning on making one of your patterns.

[bettylandis]

I just learned  the chainless foundation stitch,   I am 80 years old, who says you can't  teach old dogs new tricks??   I taught myself how to crochet when I was 13 years old.  Where were you 67 years ago.  This is awesome,   thank you so much. My great-niece told me about your web site  Thank you again, keep up the  good work.

[patriciaratchford]

Thank you for this! I have watched tons of videos on this and they all go through 2 loops and you only go through one! I’m excited to try this because I have not been able to make it work!

[donnab.]

Finally, I no longer dread the beginning of a project. The endless counting of a curly chain tail is no more. Thank you so much.

[LarkEnki]

This has been the best tutorial I’ve found for the fsc! Thanks so much for making this. I was getting so frustrated, but now I understand what I’m actually doing!

[flash]

Your tutorial about the single crochet foundation Chain (FSC) is the easiest and I looked at several. Thank you.

[brookeweiser]

I WORSHIP YOU! I could not understand ANYONE else when trying to teach me this! THANK YOU!!!

[designsbydaffy]

Ok I’ve looked at several videos on how to do the foundation chain and yours way by far the simplest and easiest to follow! Thank you so much for your tutorial! Looking forward to learning more from you. I’m 76 and have been stuck in my old way of doing things. You have proved that you can teach an old dog a new trick! 😊

[Sakrysta]

This has revolutionized starting a new project for me! No longer will I dread counting chain stitches and that first row of stitches into the chain! Thank you so much for such clear instructions and demonstration!

[dmalf]

Thank you so much for this Foundation Single Crochet Stitch. I have this video saved. And I have made two Feather and Fan blankets. I love them. I have been crocheting for over 50 years and I wish I had this stitch years ago. Thank you!

[tubetubepleasure]

I like the way you explain how to count and to "see" the stitch, it is the best tutorial of the same kind.

[corilee]

I have been crocheting for 5yrs, and always had trouble with the FSC.
No matter what tutorial I watched, I could never catch on….
I now can FINALLY do it 🥳
This is the best tutorial I’ve ever watched!!
Thank u!

[ApocolypseChild]

Finally someone answered the question for me of whether the chains this process creates are more loose and stretchy than a normal foundation chain. Thank you!

[DeadEyeDella]

I only wish my mom were alive to try the foundation stitch. I know she would love all the video tutorials and especially all of your free patterns. Thank you so much for sharing. Crazy for crochet, Diann and mom.

[glenda]

Your videos are fantastic, so clear and well explained. I have been trying to grasp this technique for a while and you have taken the mystery out for me. Showed my 88 year old mother the technique yesterday, left her eager to start a new project!! Thank you so much, you are a great teacher.

[elisedickey]

I have watched like a billion videos trying to figure this out and this one finally made sense!! Thank you!!

[annehause]

I have NEVER heard of this until about a week ago. I just now watched your video on it. I looked at my husband and said, "How come nobody told me about this YEARS ago?!?!" Yeesh!!!! Crochet life could have been SOOOO much smoother!!!

[madelinecedillos]

Watched like 10 tutorials and this one finally worked! Thanks!

[debssewcrafty]

Ok... this has officially made me your biggest fan!! I've been crocheting for 34 years now (Since I was 8) and I have never EVER seen this! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Now I want to start a new project just to try it out! Thank you... on to check out your other tips and tricks. :)

[vanessaalcantara]

You are amazing! I've never heard about this foundation SC until now, and you explain it so well, that's Impossible not to make It. I'm Brazilian and I love your vídeos. Thank you❤️