Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is a variation on a basic single crochet stitch that results in a thicker, heavier fabric ideal for cold weather items. You can work a thermal variation of any basic stitch, today we’re showing you the Single Crochet version.
To make a stitch thermal you will be working into both, the back loops of the current row of stitches, along with the back loops of the stitches from the row below.
Grab the Caron Simply Me yarn: bit.ly/4vcUEUv
Tools: Susan Bates luxite 5mm crochet hook
This is a variation on a basic single crochet stitch that results in a thicker, heavier fabric ideal for cold weather items. You can work a thermal variation of any basic stitch, today we’re showing you the Single Crochet version.
To make a stitch thermal you will be working into both, the back loops of the current row of stitches, along with the back loops of the stitches from the row below.
Grab the Caron Simply Me yarn: bit.ly/4vcUEUv
Tools: Susan Bates luxite 5mm crochet hook

![Decorative Ribbon Stitching
This beautiful decorative ribbon would be perfect to use as a handle for a small bag or wallet, a strap for a garment, or just on its own as a decorative garland.
KEY:
CH/s - Chain/s
ST - Stitch
DC - Double Crochet
YO - Yarn Over
[] - repeat stitches
** Repeat steps
INSTRUCTIONS:
CH 7. DC into very first CH ST. [Yo, insert hook into the space between CHs and DC, draw up loop ] repeat 7 times until 14 loops are on the hook. Work a return pass: YO, draw through two loops on hook [YO, draw through three loops] repeat until only two loops are left on hook. YO, draw through two remaining loops.
Ch 2, turn.
* DC into ch space. [Yo, insert hook into the space between last CHs and DC, draw up loop ] repeat 7 times until 14 loops are on the hook. Work a return pass: YO, draw through two loops on hook [YO, draw through three loops] repeat until only two loops are left on hook. YO, draw through two remaining loops.
Ch 2, turn *
Repeat * - * until desired length
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Tools: Susan Bates Silvalume 3.75mm Decorative Ribbon Stitching](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WUvEe3rZXKM/mqdefault.jpg)








