Crochet / Beginner

Back Loop Rib

Single crochet worked through the back loop only, which forms stretchy ridges that resemble knit ribbing.

An illustration of the texture, showing 4" of fabric at your gauge. It isn't a photo of real yarn.

Project size

WidthLength

Yarn and gaugeYarn weight (sets a starting gauge)

Hook: US I-9–K-10½. These are typical sizes, so use whichever gets you your gauge.

Stitches per 4"Rows per 4"

Yarn color

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Swatch first. These numbers are only right at your gauge, and the starting values above are typical figures rather than yours. Work a 4" swatch, measure it, and enter what you get.