Crochet Stitch Anatomy: Loops and Posts

Learn to recognize the top V and the vertical post of a crochet stitch. These landmarks help you understand instructions such as FLO, BLO and post stitches.

Watch Andy’s video tutorial

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What to focus on

With the work facing you, the front loop is the nearer strand of the top V and the back loop is farther away. Working around a post is different from inserting into those top loops. Pause the video to compare each hook position.

Practice with Andy

Play the video once to see the result, then replay it in short sections as you work. Keep a small sample nearby to test the technique before using it on your finished plushie.

Need a little help?

Send Andy a message on Instagram or Threads, or email phuhaobanh@gmail.com. Mention this tutorial and the step you are working on.

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