Backwards Single Crochet

 Backwards Single Crochet

Alternate name(s): Inverse single crochet

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This is NOT the reverse single crochet, but a different method of working the single crochet. It is not a simple stitch to make, but requires a bit of dexterity and patience to master. Using this method will give your work a front and back as the backwards row will look very close to the same as the first "front" row. Another method of getting a similar look is to use the left-handed method of crocheting back along the same row without turning.

Instructions:
1) With yarn held in front, insert hook from back of stitch, through both loops, out to front

2) Yarn over in opposite direction from that which you normally would, grab yarn and pull back through stitch (from front to back)

3) Two loops on hook

4) Yarn over, again in opposite direction you would normally go (and different from step 2), just slip hook under the yarn. There are two ways I saw to do this with success. You can sort of turn the hook upwards to grab the yarn securely, or you can angle the hook down and pull through.