The reverse single crochet stitch is just what you might expect it to be. Instead of crocheting from right to left, you simply crochet in the opposite direction, from right to left. The reverse single crochet is sometimes known as the crab stitch and creates a lovely twirl effect border.
How to reverse single crochet
If you can make the beginner single crochet stitch you can crochet the reverse single crochet stitch. It’s a little strange when you start working in the opposite direction, but its fun and creates an interesting border. You will usually use the reverse single crochet as a border as its not a stitch you would usually work into.
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Reverse Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Crochet tutorial info
Supplies
- Any yarn
- Crochet hook recommended for your yarn.
Abbreviations
USA Terminology (U.K. translation)
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single crochet
Reverse sc video tutorial
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Reversed Single Crochet Photo Tutorial
Make single crochet stitches working to the right, do not work to the left as you usually would.
Reverse Single Crochet Stitch Tutorial
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