Free Loop Stitch Tutorial: Learn How to Loop Stitch Crochet
Crochet is such a versatile craft with a wide variety of stitches. Loop stitch is a fun textural stitch that can add dimension to your projects. The name is pretty straightforward, as it refers to loops of yarn strands. The size of the loop can be controlled by yarn wrapping a round a finger and the finger’s position to the working fabric.
Loop stitch typically alternates between plain rows of single crochet. Due to the nature of this stitch, it is worked from the wrong side of the work, as the loops of yarn appear on the right side of the work. This fun stitch can be worked in virtually any type of yarn, though the effects will be different depending on the nature of each individual yarn. A bulky acrylic will make squishy and structured loops. Cotton will make soft and pliable loops, and a dishcloth made with this technique in cotton can be quite functional, too!
Step-by-Step Instructions: Crochet Loop Stitch
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Insert your hook into the next stitch. (photo 1)
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While holding the working yarn around your index finger, yarnover using the part of the working yarn that is coming down from around the finger. (photo 2)
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Bring this strand closer to the stitch, allowing your finger to come with it. This is where the size of the loop will be determined. Hold your finger away from the fabric for a larger loop, and bring it closer to the fabric for a smaller loop. (photo 3)
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Finish bringing the yarnover through the stitch – two loops are on the hook. (photo 4)
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Continue to hold the loop on your index finger behind the loop as you prepare to complete the stitch. (photo 5)
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Yarnover. (photo 6)
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Bring the yarnover through the two loops on the hook while pinching the base of the loop so its size is maintained. (photo 7)
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After bringing the yarnover through the two loops on the hook, the stitch is completed. (photo 8)
Repeat Steps 1-8 for each loop stitch.
Above is what the stitch looks like from the right side of the work after making it.
Above is a swatch shown with loop stitch worked on wrong side rows and single crochet worked on right side rows.
How to Use Loop Stitch
Depending on the combination of fiber and length of loop, there are countless ways to add loop stitch to your projects! Edges of sleeves and collars can be a great place to start. What about a cute little evening handbag with metallic yarn worked all-over in loop stitch? With wooly yarn, fabric made with loop stitch could appear similar to a sherpa vest. Or what about a set of throw pillows in different colors to match your home décor?
However you choose to add loop stitch to your projects, we’d love to hear about it! Let us know in the comments below.
Originally from Iowa, Amy Gunderson lives in sunny Reno, NV. She’s been the creative director for Universal Yarn, yarn director for Jimmy Beans Wool, and all-around yarn enthusiast for over a decade. Her knit and crochet designs have appeared in most major magazines including Interweave Knits. When she’s not dreaming up a crazy sweater idea, you can find her violining, knitting at the dog park or smashing balls on the tennis court. Follower her on Instagram as @amyyounggunderson or on Ravelry as @amygunderson.
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