HOW TO Single Crochet FL and BL - Swatch One

How to turn your single crochet (double crochet) stitch into something more interesting

This swatch uses:

• single crochet only (OR double crochet for the British)

This stitch pattern uses:  even number of sts.

Make your swatch:

R1:  Ch24, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end, turn.

R2:  Ch1, *sc in BL of next st, sc in FL of next st, rep from * to end, sc in last st, turn.

Rep R2 until desired length is reached.

This is a great stitch pattern for wash cloths and face cloths.

HOOK:  3.5mm (E-4) 

YARN:  Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Cotton - (Fingering weight) 

USA - American Crochet Terms
Abbreviation	Description
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
BL	back loop only
ch	chain stitch
FL	front loop only
R	row
rep	repeat
sc	single crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CROCHET SWATCHES

1. Swatch Two - How to Crochet Half Double Crochet Paired

2. Swatch Three - How to Crochet Offset Filet

3. Swatch Four - How to Crochet Spider Stitch

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com

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