Gather a crochet hook, yarn, and scissors
Make a slip knot
Put the slip knot on the hook
Hold the hook in your dominant hand
Hold the yarn in your other hand
Make a starting chain by yarning over and pulling through the loop on the hook
Repeat to make the chain as long as needed
Insert the hook into the next stitch or chain
Yarn over again
Pull the yarn through the stitch
Yarn over again
Pull through the loops on the hook to complete the stitch
Repeat the stitch across the row
Turn your work at the end of the row
Make a turning chain if needed
Continue stitching row by row
Keep stitches even and not too tight
Practice basic stitches until they feel comfortable
Cut the yarn when finished
Pull the yarn through the last loop to secure it
Weave in the loose ends with the hook or a yarn needle