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Crochet > Reverse Single Crochet
The reverse single crochet stitch is typically used as an edging on crocheted
or knitted work. It creates a very pretty finished edge, and like its name
suggests, is done like the single crochet stitch, except "backwards".
Pattern Abbreviation: rsc |
The photos below show an example of the reverse single crochet stitch
being worked into a row of double crochet stitches..
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Step 1: Prepare to do reverse single crochet
after completing a right side row. Once the right side row is
complete, do not turn.
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Step 2: With hook facing downwards, insert
hook into the first stitch to the right. Engage the working end of the
yarn through the hook on the other side of the fabric.
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Step 3: Pull the loop through the stitch so
that there are now 2 loops on the hook. The movement of pulling the yarn
through so that the hook faces left will twist the loops on the hook. Yarn
over.
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Step 4: Pull the yarn through the 2 loops on
the hook as you would to sc. This completes a reverse single crochet
stitch. |
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Step 5: Twist the hook around to insert into the
next stitch to the right and rsc again. The twisting movement of
working backwards causes the loops on the hook to twist, resulting in the
decorative effect of the stitch.
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Pictured is a row of reverse single crochet worked on a row
of double crochet. |