About FreshStitches

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The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

Back Loop

A crochet stitch has two loops: the back loop and the front loop.

Crocheting through only the back loop gives a different texture than (the normal way of) crocheting through both loops. I also find that crocheting through the back loop only prevents stuffing from showing through in my amigurumi.


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