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This is a photo tutorial for foundation single crochet.
T he single crochet (sc) is placed in the 2nd chain
from your hook in the foundation chain.
I learned this from interweave crochet magazine, spring 2007 issue.
There are several options for incorporating beads into crochet fabrics.
Fig. 1 – arrow points to the second chain from hook.