Another variation of single crochet is the single crochet in front loop (SCFL). The stitch pattern gives a changed texture to a garment. This stitch pattern looks quite different from SCBL (Tutorial Series: Single Crochet in Back Loop).  

The Suddenly It’s Summer Dishcloth Pattern is in single crochet in the front loop (SCFL). This stitch pattern can also be used for blankets, garments etc.

After the foundation row for a single crochet has been worked (Tutorial Series: How to Single Crochet), all the following rows are worked only into the front loop. This gives the fabric a distinct textured pattern on both sides of the work. The video and written instructions provided below show how to make a single crochet in the front loop holding the crochet hook in your right hand.

How to Single Crochet in Front Loop (SCFL):

Written Instructions on How to Single Crochet in Front Loop (SCFL):

1. After working single crochet in the last stitch of the foundation chain row (Tutorial Series: How to Single Crochet), chain one and turn
2. Skip the first stitch from the hook, and insert crochet hook in the front loop of the next stitch
3. Catch and pull yarn loop under and through the front loop of the stitch
4. There are two loops on the crochet hook now
5. Yarn over (wrap the working yarn around the hook counterclockwise)
6. Catch and pull yarn through the remaining two loops on the hook.
7. There is one loop left on the crochet hook
8. Repeat Steps 2 to 7 till end of the row and all other subsequent rows (chain one after working the last stitch end of each row and turn to the next row)