The Loop stitch is one of the craziest crochet stitches there is, but it’s fabulous for making fur on amigurumi’s or even for adding a shaggy style to rugs. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the Loop stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

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I first used the Loop stitch as one of the pieces in the 50 Stitches Crochet Along – a sampler blanket pattern made up of 48 individual pieces, each made with a different crochet stitch. You can access the entire pattern for free here

This stitch needs you to hold your yarn a different way to usual, and the end result looks different too, so don’t be worried about the odd looking stitch being created. I recommend you watch the video to see how this stitch is formed. The Loop stitch needs to be made in the way stated so that the loops don’t unravel when pulled and stay secured in place. You can make your loops smaller by wrapping the yarn around a pencil instead of your fingers.

This how to guide is part of Froggity Frog’s Stitch Vault collection. Have you seen all the other stitches in there? You can take a look here all the guides are free to access and maybe you will discover some new stitches to create for yourself.

For this square I used Rico Cotton Creative Aran which is a 100% cotton non mercerised yarn. I chose this yarn as I love the feel of cotton, and it has a good selection of colours to choose from. This yarn does tend to split a little bit especially if you frog it a couple of times, so if this type of yarn is something you struggle to crochet with, I would choose a different brand.

I used the shade Cardinal (11) of Rico Cotton Aran yarn, which is one of the 4 different colours I used to create my own 50 stitches blanket. I also used a 3.5mm hook – I recommend using Clover Amour hooks. A cost effective hook that is comfortable in your hands thanks to their ergonomic design, so doesn’t make your hands tired when crocheting for long periods of time.

How To Crochet The Loop Stitch

Click here for the left hand video 

I highly recommend watching the video to see how to form the loop for this stitch as it needs to be made in a different way to most stitches.

Abbreviations (In US Terms)

• Ch = Chain
• St = stitch
• sc = single crochet

Start by making a foundation chain of 31

Row 1. In the 3rd chain from your hook make a sc (the turning chain counts as your first stitch of the row). Make a sc in each stitch across – 30 stitches

Row 2. Turn and chain 1. Make a sc in the first stitch then make a loop stitch in each stitch across. In the final stitch of the row make a sc.

To make a loop stitch, insert your hook into the next chain. Wrap the working thread around 2 fingers, or pull up a loop with your index finger. position your hook under the yarn closest to your work, (Yarn is laying on top of your hook, now)

Catch the 2nd strand on your hook and draw both strands through your stitch. You will have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Row 3. Turn and chain 1. Make a sc in the first stitch. Make a sc in each stitch across

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have as many rows as you need.

To turn the Loop stitch into the Fur stitch you just need to cut all the loops. Then trim your fur to the length you need.

How To Add A Border To The Loop Stitch

To add a border to the Loop stitch you need to make a single crochet in each stitch across the top and bottom. For the sides make 1 sc into the side of every row.

When you get to the corners add an extra stitch into the corner. I always recommend that you make a round of single crochet stitches around your piece first before adding any border pattern that you have planned, as doing this just helps to even your stitches out and make a nice solid round to add any further stitches in to.

You can find more free crochet stitch guides here in Froggity Frog’s stitch vault. Come on over to our Facebook group – Froggity Frog’s Ribbit And Stitch and show us what you made with the Loop stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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