Foundation Single Crochet (fsc) Tutorial
Skip the chains – create a starting row of single crochet and foundation chains simultaneously with Foundation Single Crochet! Learn how in this quick tutorial. This technique is also useful for adding stitches to the end of a row.
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What is Foundation Single Crochet?
Foundation single crochet (fsc) are single crochet that are worked simultaneously with their associated foundation chains. Start by inserting your hook in the base of the previous stitch and drawing up a loop (as though working a single crochet into the same stitch), but then chain 1 before finishing the single crochet. The chain 1 becomes the foundation chain for the single crochet.
When to use Foundation Single Crochet
Use this technique to start your work with a beginning round or row of single crochet. You can also use it to add single crochet stitches to the end of any row.
Foundation Single Crochet (fsc) Video Tutorial
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