Back Loop (BLO)
![Back Loop crochet back loop crochet](https://ravenscrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Back-Loop.jpg)
Instructions
![back loop crochet](https://ravenscrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Back-Loop.jpg)
Step 1
Looking at the top of your row, you will see a series of V-shaped stitches from the previous row. Each “V” has two loops: a front loop (closest to you) and a back loop (farthest from you). When crocheting in the back loop only, you’ll be inserting your hook through the back loop of the “V” leaving the front loop untouched.
Remember that crocheting in the back loop only creates a unique texture and can be used for various patterns and designs. Play around with different stitch heights and combinations to achieve the look you want.
Below you will find some of the patterns, where I have used this technique.
what’s hooking
Patterns using this stitch
hanging basket
![crocheted-hanging-basket Crocheted hanging basket](https://ravenscrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crocheted-hanging-basket.png)
laptop sleeve
![crocheted-laptop-sleeve crocheted laptop sleeve](https://ravenscrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/crocheted-laptop-sleeve-scaled.jpg)
necktie
![Crocheted Necktie Crocheted necktie](https://ravenscrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Crocheted-Necktie-1-scaled.jpg)