When expanding your crochet knowledge, learning how to crochet the back post half double crochet (BPhdc) is a great crochet stitch to learn..
If you’re a beginner in crochet, or if you’re looking for some tips on mastering this variation of the regular half double crochet, then this blog post will provide you with all of the information that you need!
In this article we’ll cover topics such as what this, the steps of BPhdc, materials needed to crochet this stitch, abbreviations and crochet chart symbols, tutorial video and step-by-step photo tutorial plus height and turning chain instructions.
We’ll also discuss how to do BPhdc in rows as well as rounds. So let’s get started!
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The steps of Back Post Half Double Crochet
A quick written description:
- Yarn Over (yo)
- Insert crochet hook from back to front to back again around the post of the stitch on the previous row
- Pull up a loop
- Yarn over
- Pull through the 3 loops on the crochet hook
- Repeat steps 1-5 to crochet another back post half double crochet
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About the Back Post Half Double Crochet
Learn how to crochet the Back Post Half Double Crochet stitch. The back post half double crochet is a variation of the normal half double crochet stitch where you crochet the stitch around the post of the stitch on the previous row, otherwise the steps are the same.
When expanding your crochet knowledge, learning how to crochet the back post half double crochet (BPhdc) is a great crochet stitch to learn..
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
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Abbreviations
The back post half double crochet is abbreviated BPhdc in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Back Post Half Double Crochet
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
To start the back post half double crochet, yarn over from back to front.
The second step of learning back post hdc stitches is to identify what the post of the crochet stitch is.
The gap between the stitches is where you are going to insert the crochet hook, and the lower part of the stitch is what is called the post of the stitch.
Insert crochet hook between first and second stitch from back to front, from the wrong side.
Between the next two stitches, insert the crochet hook from front to back.
Place the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front.
Pull up a loop, you have 3 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull yarn through the 3 loops on the crochet hook.
You have now finished the first stitch, repeat steps 1-8 to crochet the next stitch and again to crochet more BPhdc stitches.
Back Post Half Double Crochet Crochet Chart Symbol
The back post half double crochet chart symbol is related to the half double crochet (hdc) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” like the regular half double crochet stitch, but also has a half circle to the left representing that it’s worked around the back post.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the BPhdc crochet stitch chart symbol.
Back Post Half Double Crochet in Rows
To crochet back post half double crochet stitches in rows, follow these steps:
- Start the row with two turning chains.
- Work back post half double crochet around the post of each stitch from previous row.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a row of half double crochet back post stitches. Turn your work.
- Repeat steps 1-3 to crochet more rows.
Back Post Half Double Crochet in Rounds
To crochet back post half double crochet stitches in rounds, follow these steps:
- Start the round with two turning chains.
- Work back post half double crochet around the post of each stitch from previous round.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a round of half double crochet back post stitches. Do not turn your work, but slip stitch into top chain from beginning of round.
- Repeat steps 1-3 to crochet more rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the post of a half double crochet?
The bottom part of the half double crochet is called the post of the stitch. That means the bottom portion of the stitch, not the part of the stitch where you insert the crochet hook if you crochet a regular half double crochet.
Wheat does the abbreviation BPhdc mean in crochet?
The abbreviation BPhdc means back post half double crochet.
