Front and back loop crochet - Easy tricks for better texture

Learning front and back loop crochet is probably the easiest way to take your projects from looking "homemade" to looking professionally finished. Most of us start out learning to shove the hook under both of those little strands at the top of a stitch, which is totally fine for basic blankets or scarves. But once you realize you can pick and choose which loop to work into, it's like a whole new world of texture opens up. It's a simple tweak that doesn't require learning a complex new stitch, yet it completely changes how the fabric behaves and looks. ...

February 18, 2026 · 7 min · Marguerite Marukea