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Media Press Crochet Tutorial: Loop Stitch
I came across this beautiful loopy stitches few months ago, a reader sent me a picture and asked if I know how to crochet it… I didn’t have a clue that time, curiosity leaded me to find out more and spent some moment to practice and master the skill. Here I am, sharing with you how to crochet it (scroll down for the video demo). I am doing a couple of projects by using this loop stitch, detail to follow soon.
It is called loop stitch or fur stitch. So far, I haven’t found any abbreviation for it, so I am going to call it by name… Loop stitch.
The loop can vary from long to short, depends on how long you want it to be. You can wrap the yarn around finger, or pen, even a Q-tip stick to manipulate the length of the loop. The top photo is the long loop I crocheted by wrapping the yarn around my index finger (as shown in the video below). The bottom photo is the short loop version which I wrap the yarn on a disposable chopstick.
There are 2 ways of crocheting it, 1 strand over or 2 strands over into the stitch. I found later is firmer as the loop is secure tied within the stitch.
The working is similar to as crochet a SC (single crochet), the only thing that you have to do is to wrap the yarn onto your finger and pull both strands through the stitch….. watch the video demo for better illustration.
Additional info you may want to know:
1. If you are crocheting a flat work, alternate between row of loops and single crochet, provided you want to loopy looks on both sides.
2. If you are working on continuous, especially for amigurumi, you can choose to alternate or with loop stitches all the way.
3. You may cut the loop to create a shaggy look, or add beads for novelty look.
What can we do with loop stitch? The most common is the floor mat, may be a scarf, how about a sleeper with it, must be cozy if the loops are on the sleeper, otherwise, you can use it to sweep the floor if you make the loops at the bottom…. handbag, amigurumi flower, doll hair… etc… I think there are lots more possibilities… Please suggest to me what else you can apply this stitches to.
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That is so cool and this is brand new to me, I love that! Thanks so much for the video, I’ll be linking.
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wow! That is so pretty! and that is so cool of you to share! Not that I will be able to do anything like it, but wow!
I remember my mother had a white jacket that was looked exactly like that longer stitch and I loved it!
Thanks for sharing!
May be a shaggy collar for a jacket would be nice too
Wow this will use a lot of yarn. Suggestion: A hair band?
This is a good one
Loop stitch does consume more yarn than usual and it depends how big the loop is
I have been trying to find a good tutorial for this stitch! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome, let me know should you have any question
I have seen a crocheted swiffer tut at OPT, if you added the loop stitch to the swiffer- wow!
I am thinking the same after I saw it in Etsy. Will go and get some cheap yarn and try on it soon
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I have a baby sweater pattern to do this stitch with, but I’ve never done it before. I watched your video and can do it, but all the loops are a different length. How do I manuever the pencil or knitting needle in there to be sure that all the loops are the same size. I am so lost…please help.
Thank you,
Kris
It is just like looping the yarn around the finger.
I am looking for crochet patterns using the loop stitch,.. I made a hot pink jacket for my little girl many years agao, she is now 40 and wants me to make her one… would anyone have a crochet pattern for an adult size sweater using the loop stitch?
Thanks for any help you can give me.. and Kris, if you could send me the baby sweater pattern I would truely appreciate it.
Thanks,
Bobbie
I had a pattern for a baby sweater hat and bootie made with the loop stitch years ago and enjoyed making it for a lot of friends, but had lost it over the years. Now I would love to make this for our frist granddaughter. If anyone has this pattern and would share it or let me buy it. Please let me know
thank you
Thanks for the great tutorial! I have been scratching my head over how to make doll’s hair, and it was so simple all along! My dolls have really long hair, so I taped a pencil on my desk, with half of it sticking out over the edge. I wrapped the yarn over the crochet hook, then around the pencil, yo the hook, and pulled until the loop was 5 inches long. It works perfect!
Your are welcome!!! Glad that your doll has a new hairstyle, I believe she should look very trendy
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I found a pattern in a crochet book that was a present to me where the loop stitch is used to outline the neckline and cuffs of a jacket. It looks really neat. I may try to crochet this jacket now. Thank you for the tutorial. It doesn’t look nearly as hard as the instructions for the jacket stated.
just a quick ? if you don’t mind. when you say “There are 2 ways of crocheting it, 1 strand over or 2 strands over into the stitch. I found later is firmer as the loop is secure tied within the stitch.” Is this the way your video is ’cause i’m not sure what you’re saying here.
my pointer finger is sky high when i crochet, but i found a solution. after i pull the loop thru, i drop the loop onto a bic lighter (or whatever size diameter you want the loop to be and then pull the loop tight on the lighter and then yarn over & pull thru the 3 loops = even loops!
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Now if you design a sheep amigurumi with this, I’ll have a reason to learn it
Zoe
Hi Zoe, did you peep into my to-do list? The sheep ami pattern using this loop is coming soon ha ha ha…. till then, you may find this sheep earmuffs interesting.
Ooooohhhh they’re so cute! Should be adaptable to an amigurumi! Will put it in my queue…
what kind of yarn would you suggest to make a rug?
Bulky acrylic yarn would be good for rug. Or, you may consider using fabric strips to substitute the yarn.
so for the base I should use acrylic yarn? Then for the loops either use the same material or use strips of fabric?
It is 1 piece, either acrylic or fabric, provided you want to make a fabric face and an extra single crochet acrylic base and sew them together.
OH OK. I was thinking that you could crochet a base and then loop strips of fabric and tie them to the base like the blankets that are tied all around the edges. I will take pics and send them to you.
you don’t really to do the double work. The loop stitch itself will give you a base. Of course, there are all kinds of possibilities when come to creativity… I would love to see a photo of yours.
oh i love this stitch i used to knit loopy cardigans for my daughters many moona ago would love pattern for crochet ones if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated thanks x