How to Crochet Front Loop Only Single Crochet Stitch
The single crochet is usually worked under both loops of a stitch. To crochet under the front loop, you will work into the loop closest to you.
The Front Loop Only Single Crochet is an easy stitch to make. You will need to know where the front loop is on a stitch. Then you’ll know exactly where to put your crochet hook.
Learn how to crochet the Front Loop Only Single Crochet Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- #3 light weight yarn
- 5.5mm (I) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch - chain
- flo - front loop only
- fsc - foundation single crochet
- sc - single crochet
- yo - yarn over
- st - stitch
Instructions
1. Row 1. Start with a row of regular single crochet stitches. I have 16 fsc, or you can ch 17, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. (16 sts)
2. Ch 1 for row 2.Row 2. Ch 1 (this does not count as a st), work in the front loop only-this is the loop closest to you. The front loop is marked with a line on the first stitch that has the hook in it, and the second front loop is marked with the circle.
3. Insert hook only under this front loop, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops = 1 flo sc
4. Continue to flo sc in each st across, turn. (166 sts)
5. Now turn your work and you'll see the back loops all lined up hornizontally across beneath the single crochets you worked into the front loops.
6. If you continue to flo sc in each row, you'll see the back loops line up every two rows.
7. It works up with a nice texture that's easy to make.
