In today’s lesson you’ll learn how single crochet (sc) in the front loop only (flo) and the back loop only (blo). If you haven’t yet learned the basics go check out our first lesson on YouTube.
Lesson #1 will teach the ultimate basic step, HOW TO HOLD THE YARN AND CHAIN
Watch this video until you’ve mastered this step. It is essential to build on everything else. This is the hardest part of the learning process. It takes practise so keep trying until you’re comfortable with your grip and yarn hold.
For my learn to crochet series I will be using Super Bulky weight #6 yarn and a 9mm crochet hook. You can use any hook and yarn weight but I feel learning with a larger hook and weight yarn is easier.
Yarn used in video series – Sugar Bush Yarns Chill
You can review how to single crochet (sc) in lesson #2
Lesson #2 HOW TO SINGLE CROCHET (SC) AND HOW TO FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET (FSC)
This video will show you how to single crochet (sc) with a starting chain and also how to crochet a foundation single crochet (fsc).
Watch todays video here
Written Instructions:
Abbreviations:
Back Loop Only – blo
Chain – ch
Front Loop Only – flo
Single Crochet – sc
Repeat – Rep
Stitch(es) – st (sts)
[ ] – Work step in brackets number of times indicated
Single Crochet in the Front Loop Only
Row 1: Ch 11, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sts.
Rows 2-10: Ch 1 (not included as a stitch), work 1 sc in flo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
or pattern may read
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a stitch), work 1 sc in the flo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Rep Row 2 [ 8 more times].
Single Crochet in Back Loop Only
Row 1: Ch 11, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—10 sts.
Rows 2-10: Ch 1 (not included as a stitch), work 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
I’m so excited for this series! Please email with any questions or any requests you have!
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