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Front Post Double Crochet: step-by-step tutorial
Front post double crochet is a textured stitch worked around the post of a stitch instead of into its top loops. Yarn over, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post, then complete a double crochet. The stitch raises forward to form ribs and cables.
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How to front post double crochet, step by step
- Yo once.
- Insert the hook from the front, behind the post of the next stitch, and back out to the front.
- Yo and pull up a loop around the post — 3 loops on hook.
- Yo and pull through 2 loops — 2 loops on hook.
- Yo and pull through the last 2 loops — 1 fpdc made.
How do you do a front post double crochet?
A front post double crochet is made by working a double crochet around the vertical post of the stitch below, with the hook entering from the front.
Post stitches pull the fabric in, so a post-stitch rib is narrower than a plain double crochet row with the same count.
How do you make crochet ribbing with post stitches?
Crochet ribbing is made by alternating front post and back post double crochet across the row, then matching the post type to the stitch below on the next row.
A fpdc over a fpdc on the right side keeps the rib vertical. Alternating 2 fpdc and 2 bpdc makes a wider rib.
Why is my post stitch fabric curling?
Post stitch fabric curls when all post stitches lean the same way, such as working only fpdc on every row. Alternating front and back post stitches balances the fabric.
Blocking the finished piece also helps texture lie flat.
Patterns that use front post double crochet
Frequently asked questions
What is fpdc in UK terms?
Front post treble, abbreviated fptr.
Do post stitches use more yarn?
Yes. Post stitches use noticeably more yarn than standard double crochet.
Can you do post stitches in the first row?
No. Post stitches need a row of stitches below to wrap around.