Crochet Unchained: The Evolution of Starting | S2 Ep2

In this episode of Exploration Crochet, ReRe kicks off a new deep-dive series on crochet innovations by tackling the craft’s most universal—and frustrating—beginning. We’ll explore the "Achilles' Heel" of crochet: the starting chain. This episode of Exploration Crochet traces the evolution of the starting chain and the rise of chainless foundation stitches like FSC and FDC. Host ReRe explores why the starting chain "won" the historical format war and why it took over 150 years to find a better alternative. We highlight the work of technical maverick Bill Elmore and designer Doris Chan, who fought editorial resistance to modernize pattern publishing. Learn why the transition to foundation stitches revolutionized garment making and how you can use 200 years of technical development in your next project…without “canceling” the classic chain. So, let’s dive into Crochet Unchained: The Evolution of Starting.

Foundation Crochet Links |

FSC - https://youtu.be/WNkjb7QMcWk?si=u_0wy_0JrjfHv3m6

FHDC - https://youtu.be/fFKdw7_reM8?si=EhU31i4WjKaEH6qz

FDC - https://youtu.be/NSNSrGqEW7g?si=rmWQQ3V8b_lkJ-e_

FTC - https://youtu.be/MlCQIB17BE0?si=iFp9l_AsaUmB1wB-

Sound Attributions |

https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html

Synthesizer Echo Plinks 1 by ani_music -- https://freesound.org/s/165317/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Synthesizer Echo Plinks 2 by ani_music -- https://freesound.org/s/165316/ -- License: Creative Commons 0