Stitches and abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- slip stitch in back loop (slst.bl)
- single crochet in back loop (sc.bl)
- half double crochet in back loop (hdc.bl)
“Back loop” crochet stitches are a variation of basic stitches. Insert the hook only in the back cable of the chain and work the rest of the stitch normally.
Gauge & supplies:
Size 6mm/J crochet hook and 250g /500m of bulky wool (for medium size)
11 stitches and 7 rows worked in hdc.bl = 10 cm (3.9 in) square
Important!!! Keep your stitches loose without stretching too much the thread. Mostly for slip stitch in back loop.
Pattern:
row 1. Ch 43. Slst.bl in the second ch from the hook, 12 slst.bl, 5 sc.bl, 25hdc.bl, ch 2 and turn
row 2. 25 hdc.bl, 5 sc.bl, 12 slst.bl, ch, turn
row 3. 12 slst.bl, 5 sc.bl, 25 hdc.bl, ch 2, turn
Repeat second and third rows until row 72. It may continue for more rows or finish the cape before the 72 according to the type of yarn used and the size of the cape that you want to achie - created on 2016-01-09 23:36:35
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