Step 1 – Make a loop by putting working yarn (that goes into a ball/skein) on top of starting tail. 

Step 2 – Holding yarn at cross over point with none dominant hand. Insert hook through the centre of the loop, yarn over and pull up working yarn inside the ring and then upwards.

Step 3 – Yarn over pull though to make one chain. This will be used  to start your first working stitche (depeding on pattern) in the first round. See pattern to know how many chains required.

Step 4 – Continue making the remaining stitches in the same space.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure to crochet around both the loop and the tail.  

Step 5 – After you make the required number of stitches pull on the tail to close the ring.