How to crochet the loop stitch - in rows and rounds

The loop stitch offers a great way to create lush, plush, and eye-catching designs, making it perfect for many projects, from amigurumi creatures to cozy blankets.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the fundamentals of the loop stitch, breaking down the steps and providing helpful tips that can be useful. Scroll down for free crochet patterns using the crochet loop stitch!

The loop stitch uses more yarn than the average crochet stitch, so be aware that you need more yarn than normal when using this stitch. The loop stitch is one of my favorite stitches, and I like to include it in my patterns whenever I can. Below you can find some free patterns that I made using this stitch.

The loop stitch in the rounds.

If you are looking for a written tutorial, check out this blog post.

Here you can find the video tutorials, I made one in English and one in German. It is easier to show how to crochet the loop stitch, I find! Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more videos!

There are many cute animals and other projects you can make after you have learned this stitch.

Here are a few free ones you can find here:

Crochet sheep

Crochet hedgehog

Christmas sheep

Grab your crochet hooks, choose your favorite yarn, and get ready to explore the enchanting world of loop stitches.

With my step-by-step instructions, you’ll be crafting stunning crochet projects in no time, and you’ll wonder how you ever crocheted without the loop stitch in your toolkit. Let’s get started!