Crochet abbreviation

What does FPdc mean in crochet?

Work a double crochet around the post of the stitch below, inserting the hook from front to back to front. Raises the stitch toward you.

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FPdc in US and UK patterns
US patternsUK patterns
AbbreviationFPdcFPtr
Meaningfront post double crochetfront post treble

FPdc is short for front post double crochet in US patterns; UK patterns write FPtr (front post treble). Check which terms a pattern uses before you start — the same letters can mean a different stitch.

How to work FPdc (front post double crochet)

  1. Yo once.
  2. Insert the hook from the front, behind the post of the next stitch, and back out to the front.
  3. Yo and pull up a loop around the post — 3 loops on hook.
  4. Yo and pull through 2 loops — 2 loops on hook.
  5. Yo and pull through the last 2 loops — 1 fpdc made.

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How FPdc appears in real patterns