Loops are an integral part of crocheting. The following resources will help you understand loops and how to work with them while crocheting.
Front Loop Only / Back Loop Only
What does "front loop only" mean? What does "back loop only" mean?
If you've encountered the phrase "front loop only" or "back loop only" in a crochet pattern, and you have no idea what that means, this page will help.
Crocheting Through the Loops Tutorial
Sunset Pebbles Wrist Warmers -- Photo © Erica Jackofsky
If you'd like a more in-depth look at how to crochet through loops, this tutorial is the page to look at. There is also a practice project that accompanies this tutorial; once you've completed the tutorial, be sure to use what you've learned by making a pair of sunset pebbles wrist warmers.
If you'd rather try a quicker project, check out this textured washcloth pattern.
Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch
Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch -- Photo © Amy Solovay
You can create an interesting textured variation of single crochet stitch just by crocheting through the back loops only. This tutorial demonstrates how to do it step by step.
- Go the the back loop single crochet stitch tutorial
- See more single crochet stitch variations
- Practice your back loop single crochet stitch with our free patterns. The team spirit hat pattern and easy wristband pattern are both crocheted using back loop single crochet.
What Does "Draw up a Loop" Mean?
Have you encountered instructions to "pull up a loop" or "draw up a loop"? If you have no idea what these instructions mean, this page will help.
Crocheting in the Remaining Loops
What does it mean to "crochet in the remaining loops" of your starting chain? The following pages feature photos and instructions that will help you understand these directions.
