- CraftCrochet
- US abbreviationFLO
- UK abbreviationFLO
- Most loops on hook2
What is front loop only?
Working into only the front loop at the top of each stitch, not both loops. The unused back loop shows as a thin line, and the fabric gets a little thinner and stretchier.
In a pattern you will see it written as FLO in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Look at the top of the stitch: you will see a little V.
- The loop closest to you is the front loop.
- Insert the hook under only that loop and work the stitch as usual.
The mistake to watch for
Front and back swap when you turn the work. Always judge by the loop nearest you right now.
If you are left-handed
Hold the hook in your left hand and the yarn in your right. Work rows from left to right, and read any chart diagram as a mirror image.
Practise it on a free pattern
These patterns from Crochet Counter use front loop only:
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with front loop only?
Front and back swap when you turn the work. Always judge by the loop nearest you right now.
How many loops are on the hook?
At the busiest moment of front loop only there are 2 loops on the hook.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
