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Stitch modification · Loop placement

Back Loop Only

Working only into the back loop leaves a visible ridge and adds stretch.

Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Stitches

Definition

BLO skips the front loop of the stitch below, so the unused loop forms a horizontal ridge on the surface.

Overview

In rows it produces the ribbed fabric used for hat brims and cuffs; in rounds it gives the stacked-ring look of many amigurumi bases.

The fabric is stretchier and slightly looser than working both loops.

Characteristics

Visible ridge
Stretchier fabric
Common in ribbing and amigurumi

Typical uses

Hat brims
Cuffs
Amigurumi sides
Basket walls

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Stitch modification

Front Loop OnlyWorking the front loop alone leaves the back loop free for texture, layers and petals.

Basic stitch

Single CrochetThe short, tight workhorse stitch behind amigurumi, bags and anything that must hold shape.

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