Lesson 16: Loops in Crochet

Generally a crochet stitch is made by slipping the hook under the top two loops of a stitch, but some patterns will say to insert the hook through the back or front loop only. This creates a ridge or horizontal bar across the row.

 

Front loops, back loops, both loops

Work only in loop(s) indicated by arrow

 

  Free loops
After working in Back or Front Loops Only on a row or round, there will be a ridge of unused loops called 'Free loops'. When instructed to work in a free loop of a beginning chain, work in loop indicated by arrow.