The front post double crochet stitch, or “fpdc” as it is abbreviated in patterns is a fun stitch to learn. It is also a great way to add a little texture to your crochet projects. It creates beautiful strong rib-like columns in your work (check out the photo below) and has a very dimensional texture. The fabric it makes is very sturdy, lofty and cozy too. If you know how to do a classic double crochet stitch, it is very similar in technique, except for a few differences. Let’s get started, shall we?
Below are two swatches, the one on the right is two rows of regular double crochet stitches, and the one on the left is two rows of front post double crochet stitches. If you were to flip this swatch over, it would look like the photo above, notice how it creates a strong rib on the back?
Let’s work a stitch…
begin by wrapping yarn around the hook,
Then instead of inserting your hook into the stitch like a regular double crochet stitch, insert the hook around the back of the post (up under it) as shown below:
Wrap yarn around the hook again,
and then draw it back through the post. You’ll have three loops on the hook.
Next wrap yarn around the hook and draw it through the first two loops on the hook,
You’ll have two loops on the hook,
Wrap yarn around the hook again and draw the hook through both loops,
and one loop will be left on your hook…you’ve completed the front post double crochet stitch! Keep practicing and you’ll be stitching them up quickly in no time!
Watch a helpful full video tutorial on how to learn how to work this stitch, step by step:
Thanks for the photo tutorial. I've always struggled with this stitch. Also the back post dc.
You're so welcome 🙂
Here's the back post double crochet stitch tutorial, just put it up today! 🙂
http://www.fiberfluxblog.com/2014/04/how-to-work-back-post-double-crochet_3.html
I get this stitch…now. But my pattern then says single crochet for every other stitch–I end up with WAYYY more stitches than I should even as I count original stitches. Any ideas of what I might be doing incorrectly?
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