Textured Single Crochet: Back + Front Loop Single Crochet

The Textured Single Crochet is one of my absolute favorite alterations of the single crochet stitch.

It gives texture without making things complex.

Personally I also feel I get into a flow when using this stitch, which makes it relaxing.

Learn how to crochet the Textured Single Stitch with this photo tutorial.

Materials

• Crochet hook: 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
• 4 Medium Yarn (Lion Brand Yarn – 24/7 Cotton)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain(s)
• BLsc = back loop single crochet
• FLsc = front loop single crochet
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch(es)

Notes

• This pattern is a stitch multiple of 2 stitches. Add 1 for base chain.

Instructions

Ch a multiple of 2 + 1 for base chain. Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch, turn.

Ch 1, *BLsc 1 in next st, FLsc 1 in next st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 st left, sc 1 in next st, turn.

Repeat row 2 until project is desired size.