Make a slip loop and place on hook. Holding the hook in the right hand as if holding a pencil and the thread in the left hand by placing round the little finger and over the first three fingers, hold end of loop between left thumb and forefinger, pass hook under thread (Diagram 1) and draw a loop through. Continue until required number of chains is obtained. This chain makes the foundation for the following crochet stitches.

Insert the hook into 2nd chain from hook, pass hook under thread and draw through chain and loop already on hook. Repeat on next chain. (Diagram 2)

Insert hook into next chain, hook under thread (Diagram 3) and draw through chain (Diagram 4) hook under thread and draw through remaining two loops. (Diagram 5)

Pass hook under thread (Diagram 6) insert hook into next chain, hook under thread and draw through chain, hook under thread (Diagram 7) and draw through three loops on hook.

Pass hook under thread (Diagram 6) insert hook into next chain, hook under thread and draw through chain (3 loops on hook). Hook under thread (Diagram 8) and draw through two loops. Hook under thread (Diagram 9) and draw through remaining two loops. (Diagram 10)

Pass hook under thread twice (Diagram 11) insert hook into next chain, hook under thread and draw through (Diagram 12). Hook under thread and draw through two loops, hook under thread and draw through next two loops, hook under thread and draw through remaining two loops.