Reverse Single Crochet Stitch | Crochet Stitches

This finishing stitch creates a nice edge that works well for afghans, washcloths or anything else that you want a solid trim without it being frilly. It is sometimes called the crab stitch.

Abbreviations:

rev sc – reverse single crochet

Details:

Row Count

Number of rows: 3

Pattern Repeat

1 + 1

Instructions:

Row 1: Without turning your work, insert your hook into the next stitch to the right (if working right-handed).
Row 2: Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook and pull the yarn through the stitch.
Row 3: Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook and pull the yarn through both stitches on your hook.

Repeat rows 1-3 until you have reached your desired length.

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How to do the Reverse Single Crochet Stitch:

This finishing stitch creates a nice edge that works well for afghans, washcloths or anything else that you want a solid trim without it being frilly.

The reverse single crochet stitch (abbreviated reverse sc) is sometimes called the crab stitch. The actual mechanics of a reverse single crochet stitch are the same as for a regular single crochet — except in reverse.

Instead of working from right to left, you work from left to right. It creates a somewhat twisted, rounded edge that’s good for making a simple finished edge for your work. You usually don’t work stitches into the tops of the reverse single crochet, so you won’t find this stitch in the middle of a project.

Row 1: Without turning your work, insert your hook into the next stitch to the right (if working right-handed).
Row 2: Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook and pull the yarn through the stitch.
Row 3: Wrap the yarn around the crochet hook and pull the yarn through both stitches on your hook.

Repeat rows 1-3 until you have reached your desired length.

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