Do you want to learn how to do the Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) stitch? Then this crochet tutorial is just what you need.
With the FPdc crochet stitch, you can create texture on your crochet projects.
This post will cover all topics related to the front post double crochet from understanding its basics, supplies needed, abbreviations used and more!
We’ll also provide step-by-step instructions with photos, and a video tutorial so you can master this technique in no time!
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The steps of Front Post Double Crochet
A quick written description:
- Yarn over (yo)
- Insert crochet hook from front to back to front again around the post of the stitch on the previous row
- Pull up a loop
- Yarn over
- Pull through the 2 loops on the crochet hook
- Yarn over
- Pull through the last 2 loops on the crochet hook
- Repeat steps 1-7 to crochet another front post double crochet
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About the Front Post Double Crochet
Learn how to front post double crochet. With the FPdc crochet stitch, you can create texture on your crochet projects.
Do you want to learn how to do the Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) stitch? Then this crochet tutorial is just what you need.
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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Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Abbreviations
The front post double crochet is abbreviated FPdc or fp dc in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Front Post Double Crochet
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
To start the front post double crochet, yarn over from back to front.
The second step of learning the front post double crochet 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 the first and second stitch from front to back.
Between the next two stitches, insert the crochet hook from back to front.
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 2 loops.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull yarn through the last 2 loops on the crochet hook.
Repeat steps 1-9 to crochet more FPdc stitches.
Front Post Double Crochet Crochet Chart Symbol
The front post double crochet chart symbol is related to the double crochet (dc) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with one line across it representing the yarn over you do, like the regular double crochet stitch. However, it also has a half circle to the right representing that it’s worked around the front post.
It will be turned in the direction it will lay in your finished crochet work.
Photo showing the FPdc crochet stitch chart symbol.
Front Post Double Crochet in Rows
To crochet front post double crochet stitches in rows, follow these steps:
- Start the row with two turning chains.
- Work front post double crochet around the post of each stitch from previous row.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a row of double crochet front post stitches. Turn your work.
- Repeat steps 1-3 to crochet more rows.
Front Post Double Crochet in Rounds
To crochet front post double crochet stitches in rounds, follow these steps:
- Start the round with two turning chains.
- Work front post double crochet around the post of each stitch from previous round.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a round of double crochet front 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
How do you crochet a front post stitch?
To crochet a front post stitch, insert the crochet hook from the front to back between two stitches, around the post of the stitch and from the back to the front again. Pull up a loop, then finish the rest of the stitch as you would a regular stitch.
