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Crochet stitch reference

Loop Stitch

Terminology

UK terminology

Loop stitch

Abbreviation: lp st

Instructions

Insert hook into the stitch while wrapping the working yarn around a finger to form the desired loop; catch the yarn behind the loop and complete a double crochet, trapping the loop.

US terminology

Loop stitch

Abbreviation: lp st

Instructions

Insert hook into the stitch while wrapping the working yarn around a finger to form the desired loop; catch the yarn behind the loop and complete a single crochet, trapping the loop.

Reference details

Category
Textured
Difficulty
Intermediate
Stitch type
Special Stitch
Standardisation
Common