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How To: Crochet The Back And Front Loop Single Crochet Stitch – Easy Tutorial

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With a few flicks through Pinterest it’s plain to see that woven art has quickly become a new trend. Personally, I’ve not the most experienced weaver, but that wasn’t going to stop me from jumping on board the bandwagon and experimenting with my handy crochet hook and a ball of cotton yarn.

After fumbling around for a bit, I suddenly realised that you could easily create an interesting pattern that looks somewhat woven, all just by alternating single crochets in the back and front loops of your work!

The Back & Front Loop Single Crochet Stitch has one of the most pleasant textures I’ve seen in a while, whilst still remaining a pretty easy crochet stitch to learn, perfect for any crochet newbies to give a go… Just imagine all the lovely (yet simple) cosy blankets and chunky oversized scarves you could crochet using this stitch!

If you’re just as invested into your crochet-future as I am, and equally eager about soaking up some extra crochet knowledge, this helpful video will guide you through all the necessary steps to learn the “Back & Front Loop Single Crochet Stitch” (in an easy to follow speed), as you continue on your ever-growing crochet adventure!

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Materials

Yarn – Debbie Bliss Cotton DK
Crochet Hook – 5.00mm (H)

Stitches & Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet

Foundation

Chain in multiples of 2 + 1.

Pattern

Row 1: Skip 2 ch (counts as 1st sc), 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 sc in every ch. Turn your work.
Row 2: Ch1 (counts as 1st sc). *1 sc in next st, but only into the back loop. 1 sc in next st, but only into the front loop. Repeat from the * all across. 1 sc in turning ch. Turn your work.

Repeat

Row 2 until you reach your desired length.

 

 Is there a specific crochet stitch or interesting technique you’d love to learn? I’m always open to new ideas and inspiration when it comes to sharing crochet with the world!

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Have a lovely day crocheting…

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  4. Thanks for this idea. I recently used alternating back and front loops in half-double crochet for something, and I really like the texture. I got the idea from someone online, but unfortunately can't find where I wrote it down (aging brain + disorganized personality). 😄

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  5. I'm working up a washcloth to practice this stitch, & it's so much better than regular single crochet!
    Also, the link on the Youtube tutorial doesn't redirect to this page.

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  11. Hi there. I’m using this stitch to make an Afghan but as it got bigger it seems Ed ‘bow’ so that when laid out flat, each end is getting wide than the middle and I can’t quite figure out what I’m doing wrong. It’s obviously something I’m doing wrong at the end of each row. I’m new to crochet so this is frustrating, any advice would be most welcome, thank you!

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  12. Hello! Thank you for this pattern. I don’t understand what Chain in multiples of 2 + 1 means?
    I usually chain 30, so would this be 31 for me?

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