Back or front loops - You decide

[Cranky Crocheter]

Just discovered the use of crocheting in just the back loops or the front loops only (I prefer the back loop only method)

 

Just wondering if everyone else finds the change it makes facinating or if I am just crazy!

 

Any cool patterns or projects using just either loops??

 

Cool webite for loop manipulation

http://www.crochetme.com/what-a-difference-a-loop-makes

[Riohnna]

I prefer the back loops,,,

[iSiSfae]

check out crochetandknitting.com

 

there's a pattern for gloves that uses crochet in back loops to make a ribbed wrist band.

 

and there's TONS of patterns out there that use back loops.

 

but if i want to make a ribbing, i use double crochet around the post. (dcfp/dcbp)

 

 

i don't like using the front or back loops.. it can gap and pull.

[Grifter]

I am a back loop kinda gal myself!

[krzykajun]

Back loop too !!

[Brandybuck]

I like the back loop, just finished a hat using that stitch.

[sallenlouise]

If I have to, bl~but I really don't enjoy it...

[hooked2]

I like the back loop too. I'm using it for the ripple afghan I'm working on.

[fiddleyarn]

Another vote for back loops. There's a cute hat pattern that is worked all in the back loops to make it look like ribbing. Can be single, half double or double crochet. It's worked verically, then sewn into a tube and the top gathered. I recently saw something (dishcloth?) made by doing SC in alternating front and back loops. Should give a textured look. I haven't tried it yet though.

Alice

[MomToLabs]

I use back loops on sc for ribbing on sweaters. Works really well!

[flyinghooks]

Kim Guzman's new vest "fall into fall" uses sc blo for a wonderful pattern and also it helps the vest have better draping than straight sc would. I just made the vest for my son. This blog post has pictures and pattern links...

[cluless]

Back loops! Easier and quicker than front loops. But I hate crocheting in the back ridge of the starting chain. It took me 30 minutes to do 188 stitches.