Crab Stitch.
(Reverse Single Crochet, Corded Edge).

Crab stitch is a simple single crochet stitch, but instead of right to left it should be worked from left to write. That's why there is one more name for this stitch - Reverse Single Crochet. It looks pretty decorative and reminds a cord. A corded edge or shrimp stitch are others well known names for the stitch.

Here are a few traditional ways to use Reverse Single Crochet:

• It is a good decorative border for a finished edge. Reverse single crochet can be done both on a knitted or crocheted fabric. It firms up the edge preventing it from rolling, but at the same time decorative cord looks light and neat.
• It is a good solution for rounding off armholes and necklines where steps of decreases are well- noticeable.
• In case you would like to insert a zip, a decorated "frame" of stitches along the edges will make it look neat and finished.

The stitch is easy to do, but it certainly requires some practice to make it look clean-cut. Reverse direction of crocheting confuses you a little bit from the very beginning and you tend to crochet it pretty tight. It does get better with practice. Let's practice. Follow the video.

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