How to do scblo in crochet

Crochet Techniques

SCBLO, or Single crochet in back loop only, is a crochet technique that creates a stitch that creates a ribbing effect when done over multiple rows. To make this stitch, one works a single crochet but only into the back loop of the work.

What is SCBLO Used For?

SCBLO is used frequently in projects to form the brim of a hat or the wrist for a pair of fingerless gloves, for example. SCBLO can be used anywhere where a ribbed effect is needed.

How Will It Look In a Pattern?

When called for, the pattern will read (just an example): scblo 10, turn work. Continue until your work measures 22″.

Next, the pattern will tell you to turn the project so the rows you have worked on are on their side. And the pattern will continue (again, just an example): Pick up xx stitches along the edge of the worked rows.

Then you pick up stitches from the side of the worked fabric and continue working from there.

Ribbing Effect

SCBLO worked in this manner creates a ribbing effect that is otherwise hard to achieve in crochet with other single crochet or double crochet techniques.

The results look more complicated than it is! Which makes this a really nice technique to incorporate into your projects.

Stacked Ladder Fingerless Gloves

My pattern, the Stacked Ladder Fingerless Gloves uses the scblo stitch to form the cuff of the gloves, and then the pattern is worked from stitches picked up from the edge of the cuff, just like I outlined above. Check them out if you would like to practice the scblo stich for yourself.

More pictures are forthcoming, I don’t have a good way to take good pictures of my crochet yet.