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Stitch modification · Loop placement

Front Loop Only

Working the front loop alone leaves the back loop free for texture, layers and petals.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Stitches

Definition

FLO uses only the near loop, leaving the far loop available to work into later or to sit as a raised line.

Overview

It is the standard trick for layered petals on crochet flowers: one round in the front loops, then a second round built into the loops left behind.

It also produces a softer ridge than back loop only, useful when you want texture without stiffness.

Characteristics

  • Leaves a free back loop
  • Enables layered rounds
  • Soft surface line

Typical uses

  • Layered flower petals
  • Loop stitch bases
  • Soft ribbing
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Stitch modification

Back Loop OnlyWorking only into the back loop leaves a visible ridge and adds stretch.

Product family

Crochet FlowersSingle stems and blooms built petal by petal, wired so they stand and pose like fresh flowers.

Stitch modification

Third LoopThe hidden horizontal bar behind half double crochet, used for knit-look and camel stitch.

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