Do you crochet in the front or back loop?

Do you crochet in the front or back loop?

Typically, when you crochet you insert your hook under both the front and back loops of the V. But when a pattern asks you to crochet into the back loop, you insert your hook into the back loop only and make your stitch as instructed.

What is 2nd chain from hook?

Now, the next part of the instruction says, ‘turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook’. When you only have a little chain, the ‘turn’ instruction can be confusing… it basically means that you want to get your new stitches going in the other way.

Are you supposed to crochet through both loops?

Crocheting in both loops. This is how amigurumi is usually crocheted and unless the pattern says differently, all crochet stitches should be crocheted around both loops on top of the stitch, inserting the hook under the two loops.

What is the first stitch in crochet?

Crochet usually begins with a series of chain stitches called a beginning or foundation chain. A slip knot is the first step in most crochet projects. We will begin by making a slip knot on the crochet hook about 6 inches from the free end of the yarn. You will first start by creating a loop with the yarn.

How do you start a crochet stitch?

Crochet usually begins with a series of chain stitches called a beginning or foundation chain. A slip knot is the first step in most crochet projects. We will begin by making a slip knot on the crochet hook about 6 inches from the free end of the yarn. You will first start by creating a loop with the yarn.

How do you make a crochet loop stitch?

Here’s how to make the loop stitch. Step 1: Insert hook into the next stitch. Step 2: Pass your hook over and around your working yarn. Step 3: Pick up your tension yarn. Step 4: Pull through stitch. (Leaving your finger inside the loop created) Step 5: Pull the working yarn to tighten loop.

How do you increase in crochet?

To increase one stitch in single, half double, double or treble crochet, simply work two stitches in one stitch. For example, if you are working in single crochet and you need to increase one stitch, you would work one single crochet in the next stitch; then you would work another single crochet in the same stitch.

How do you crochet a chain into a circle?

Steps Chain 6 stitches Slip stitch through the first chain to form a ring Chain 3 more stitches. Crochet 11 double crochets into the center of the ring. Slip stitch into the third chain (the upper one) of your “turning chain”. To make the circle wide, we need to increase it.