Holding hook between first finger and thumb of
right hand and letting second finger rest near point of hook,
make a loop by wrapping the yarn round first and second fingers
of left hand. Place the hook under the front loop and draw the
back loop through. Withdraw fingers from loop and draw loop up
on hook.
Holding work, as it is formed, between
first finger and thumb of left hand, pass yarn from ball over
first and second fingers, under third and round little finger.