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FLO: Front loop only
Insert the hook into the front loop (the loop nearest you) of the stitch only. This is one of the building-block stitches. Patterns assume you can work it without thinking, and most other abbreviations are built from it.
How to work FLO
Insert the hook into the front loop (the loop nearest you) of the stitch only.
Common mistake
Mixing BLO and FLO in the same row unintentionally.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 2: Ch 1, FLO in each st across, turn.Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does FLO stand for?
FLO stands for front loop only.
Does FLO change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.