Single Crochet Through Back Loop

“SINGLE CROCHET THROUGH BACK LOOP” – FREE TUTORIAL

Back loop single crochet allows us to create a simple, reversible ribbing with a beautiful texture. It’s perfect for projects such as sweaters, hats, gloves, or any garment where a fitted structure is needed.

PATTERN INFORMATION

Stitches & Techniques Used

CHAIN
YO and pull through the loop on hook.

SINGLE CROCHET
Insert hook in stitch, YO and pull up loop (2 loops on your hook), YO again and pull through both loops on hook.

THROUGH BACK LOOP
The back loop is furthest away from you.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc-tbl = single crochet through front loop

Skill level

LEVEL 2 – EASY

If you are looking for a relaxing project, this is what you want. These patterns are very repetitive. They use basic stitches and easy procedures.

Materials

4.00 mm (US G) crochet hook

Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors

Drops Muskat – 100% mercerized cotton 50 g / 100 m

STEP BY STEP PATTERN

Notes

This stitch is worked in rows in this tutorial.

Turning chain at the beginning of row do not count as a stitch.

Number of rows in pattern repeat : 1

Reversible.

Start crocheting

TO BEGIN: chain any number of chains + 1 turning chain.

Row 1 | starting in 2nd ch form hook, 1 sc in each ch to end.

Row 2 | ch, turn, 1 sc-tbl to last st, 1 sc in last st.

Repeat row 02 until you reach desired size.

Tip

When working in the back loop only, the edges naturally tend to open up a little. To create a straighter, more defined edge, work the last stitch of the row through both loops instead of working into the back loop only.

Videotutorial

Chart

You can check the symbols used in the chart in the post “Crochet Symbols”.

RIBBING IN SLIP STITCH

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