Single Crochet Back Loop Patterns

The Back Loop Single Crochet is a variation on the commonly used single crochet stitch. The main difference is that instead of inserting your hook underneath the entire stitch, the hook enters the center of the stitch, and exits underneath the back loop. The best part is that back loop crochet is simple to do and is a great beginner technique to dip into to expand your crochet skills.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Single Crochet Back Loop Stitch

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types, brands and hook sizes... but all use the Single Crochet Back Loop crochet stitch.

Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Black, White, Yellow,
Two Color Crochet Bag Pattern

Two Color Crochet Bag Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic, 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
The Working Girl Cardigan

The Working Girl Cardigan

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Yellow,
Seed Stitch Crochet

Seed Stitch Crochet

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Pink,
Chubby Gnome Christmas

Chubby Gnome Christmas

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Paintbox Yarn, Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 2.75 mm (C-2),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Red, White,
Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids

Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace, Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue,
Penguin the Chef

Penguin the Chef

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 4. Complex,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
  • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Black, White,
Baby Jellyfish Crochet Pattern

Baby Jellyfish Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
The Foolish Frankenstein

The Foolish Frankenstein

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
  • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Black, Blue, Brown,
Holiday Memories Cowl

Holiday Memories Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
  • Color: Variegated,
Amigurumi Elephant

Amigurumi Elephant

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Patons,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Pink, Yellow,
Sienna Crop Top

Sienna Crop Top

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
  • Yarn Name: CotLin,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Neutral,
Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt

Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Bright Bobble Blanket

Bright Bobble Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
  • Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue, Green, Yellow,
Easy Crochet Mittens (Free Pattern)

Easy Crochet Mittens (Free Pattern)

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
  • Color: Neutral,
Basic Body Crochet Pattern

Basic Body Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Hook Size: 2mm,
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Neutral,
Asymmetric Crochet Chevron Cowl

Asymmetric Crochet Chevron Cowl

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
Mosaic Socks

Mosaic Socks

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Pink, Variegated,
Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt

Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
Luffy Crochet Pattern

Luffy Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Hook Size: 2mm,
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
  • Color: Blue, Red, Yellow,
Christmas Tree Coaster

Christmas Tree Coaster

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue, Green, White,
Crochet Snowflake Coaster

Crochet Snowflake Coaster

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue, Gray, White,
Thermal Crochet Coaster

Thermal Crochet Coaster

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Brown, Orange, Yellow,
Crochet A Single Crochet Spiral

Crochet A Single Crochet Spiral

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Gray,
Little Jellyfish Crochet Pattern

Little Jellyfish Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Hook Size: 2mm,
  • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow,
Creepy Crawly Spider Sock Pattern

Creepy Crawly Spider Sock Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Black, Orange, White,
Crochet A Christmas Tree Garland

Crochet A Christmas Tree Garland

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Neutral,
Diamond Mosaic Blanket

Diamond Mosaic Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Rowan,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
Ridged Crochet Fingerless Gloves

Ridged Crochet Fingerless Gloves

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
  • Yarn Name: Comfy Worsted,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: White,
Simple Crochet Ear Warmer

Simple Crochet Ear Warmer

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Pink, White,
Lagoon Baby Blanket

Lagoon Baby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
  • Yarn Name: Bundle Up,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue,
Two Tone Ear Warmer

Two Tone Ear Warmer

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Homespun,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Gray, Red,
Ocean Stripes Baby Blanket

Ocean Stripes Baby Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Bernat,
  • Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Blue, Variegated,
Crochet Mug Rug Coasters

Crochet Mug Rug Coasters

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
  • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Variegated,
Crochet Christmas Tree Potholder

Crochet Christmas Tree Potholder

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Green, Neutral, Red,
Modern Double Thick Crochet Potholders

Modern Double Thick Crochet Potholders

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
  • Yarn Name: Dishie,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Neutral,
Beach Vibes Crochet Bottle Holder

Beach Vibes Crochet Bottle Holder

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Nuboo,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Hayden Mosaic Bag

Hayden Mosaic Bag

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
  • Yarn Name: CotLin,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Rainbow Splash Mosaic Blanket

Rainbow Splash Mosaic Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Variegated,
WUA Simple Crochet Rectangle #5

WUA Simple Crochet Rectangle #5

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
  • Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Yellow,
Neon Rainbow Striped Crochet Hat

Neon Rainbow Striped Crochet Hat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
  • Yarn Name: Super Saver,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
  • Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Variegated,
Braided Beanie

Braided Beanie

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Color: Neutral,
How to Single Crochet Back Loop Only (SC BLO)

How to Single Crochet Back Loop Only (SC BLO)

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Green,
Easy Crochet Chevron Blanket

Easy Crochet Chevron Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
  • Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
  • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Neutral,
Newborn Crochet Beanie Hat

Newborn Crochet Beanie Hat

Free Crochet Pattern
  • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
  • Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
  • Yarn Name: Cozy Wool,
  • Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
  • Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
  • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
  • Color: Green,