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Fig 1
Bring the thread out at A, holding the thread down with the thumb and insert the needle through the same hole at A.

Fig 2
Bring the needle out at B and, keeping the thread under the needle point, pull thread to tighten loop forming the first link of a chain.

Fig 3
Repeat same motion as in Fig 1.

Fig 4
Repeat same motion as in Fig 2.

Fig 5
Repeat same motion as in Fig 1.

Fig. 6
Finishing the last loop with a small tying stitch.

chain stitch fig 1

chain stitch fig 2

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chain stitch fig 5

chain stitch fig 6

 
     
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