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Front Loop/Back Loop of Crochet Stitch


Image © 1999 Sandi Marshall
 This photo shows the crochet hook inserted into the stitch, ready to crochet in the back loop only of that stitch.


Image © 1999 Sandi Marshall
 To help you understand what part of the stitch a pattern is referring to when it says to crochet in back loop only or in front loop only, in this photo, I have outlined back loops in red and have outlined front loops in blue.

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