Front Loop/Back Loop

[norwinmom]

I am working on a pattern that calls for crocheting in the back loop. I'm a little confused. If I look at my stitches I have 2 in the front and a smaller one in the back. I have looked in how to guides for crochet and they only show 2 loops to choose from, and where they are showing the back loop, is more like like a top loop to me. So would that top loop to me be the back loop? Or is that little loop on the back of my work be the back loop?

[funkyreporter]

If you straighten your row you will see the stitch on top, a little V type thing (you should anyway) - the front loop is the part of the V closer to you, the back loop is the one behind that. If you're seeing three pieces of yarn to choose from just take a look in the beginning part of just about any crochet book and they usually have a 'how to crochet' section and it will show you the V I'm talking about. It's very easy once you get the hang of it, it's just the getting the hang of it part that can be frustrating. It makes a beautiful pattern, too! Have fun!

 

Also, perhaps someone can lead you to an on-line site that has how to crochet instructions that will set out step by step what they mean by front and back loop!

 

Good luck!

[norwinmom]

Oh, I see it. I have my work in front of me and I see what you mean by the "v" . Thanks Paulette!

[LaceNSquares]

If you need any further help with this, here's a link to a web page that has a photo with a close-up of the crochet stitch ... and the front loop part and back loop part outlined on the photo:

 

http://crochet.about.com/library/blbackfrontloop.htm