In this free step-by-step tutorial I show how to make the extended single crochet back loop only working in rounds. This stitch is a solid crochet stitch with a nice texture. It creates dense, durable fabric and works great for pillow covers, infinity scarves, hats, baskets and other projects that need structure and durability.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The extended single crochet back loop only stitch is a repeat of one round. It is very easy to make and suitable for beginners.
I have also made a tutorial for an extended single crochet working in rows, you can find it here. The texture of the latter stitch is quite different.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 4950 (linen). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the extended single crochet back loop only in rounds
Round 1
1. You will work in rounds. Start by chaining any number of chains.
2. Next you will join to the first chain with a slip stitch. So, make sure that the chain is not twisted and insert your hook in the first chain.
3. Yarn over.
4. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
5. Pull the first loop through the second one. You have just made a slip stitch.
6. Chain two. Chain two counts as a stitch. Next you will make an extended single crochet.
7. So, insert your hook in the next stitch and yarn over.
8. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
9. Yarn over.
10. Pull the yarn through the first loop on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
11. Yarn over.
12. Pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made an extended single crochet!
13. Make another extended single crochet in the next stitch.
14. Continue making extended single crochets in every stitch until the end of the round.
15. At the end of the round join with a slip stitch to the chain two.
Round 2
16. Chain two. Chain two counts as a stitch. Next you will make an extended single crochet back loop only.
17. So, insert your hook grabbing only the back loop of the next stitch.
18. Yarn over.
19. Pull the yarn through. Now you have two loops on your hook.
20. Yarn over.
21. Pull the yarn through the first loop on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
22. Yarn over.
23. Pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made an extended single crochet back loop only!
24. Make another extended single crochet back loop only in the next stitch.
25. Continue making extended single crochets back loop only in every stitch until the end of the round.
26. At the end of the round join with a slip stitch to the chain two. For the rest of the pattern repeat round 2.
Finished extended single crochet back loop only in rounds
27. Done!
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