Learning how to front post single crochet (FPsc) is a great way to increase your crochet skill!
FPsc is an advanced version of the single crochet stitch that creates unique texture.
It involves inserting your hook around the post of a stitch in the previous row. In that way you can create an intricate ribbing effect on sweaters, blankets and other crochet projects.
In this crochet tutorial we’ll be exploring what exactly front post single crochet is and how it can be used for various projects.
We’ll also provide helpful tips, abbreviations, photos and video tutorial for mastering this beautiful stitch. So if you’re ready to unlock all the possibilities of FPsc let’s get started!
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The steps of Front Post Single Crochet
A quick written description:
- 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 (yo)
- Pull through the 2 loops on the crochet hook
- Repeat steps 1-4 to crochet another front post single crochet
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About the Front Post Single Crochet
Learn how to crochet the front post single crochet stitch. FPsc is an advanced version of the single crochet stitch that creates unique texture.
Learning how to front post single crochet (FPsc) is a great way to increase your crochet skill!
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.
Crochet a Blanket
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 single crochet is abbreviated FPsc in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Front Post Single Crochet
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
The first step of learning the front post single 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 first and second stitch from front to back (from the front of you work to the wrong side). Between the next two stitches, insert the crochet hook from back to front. This is the left side of the post of the stitch you are working around.
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 2 loops on the crochet hook.
You have now done a complete front post stitch around the post of the stitch on the previous row.
Repeat steps 1-5 to crochet more FPsc stitches.
Front Post Single Crochet Crochet Chart Symbol
The front post single crochet chart symbol is related to the single crochet (sc) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “x” or “+” like the regular single crochet stitch, but 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 FPsc crochet stitch chart symbol.
Front Post Single Crochet in Rows
To crochet front post single crochet stitches in rows, follow these steps:
- Start the row with 1 turning chain.
- Work front post single crochet around the post of each stitch from previous row.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a row of single crochet front post stitches. Turn your work.
- Repeat steps 1-3 to crochet more rows.
Front Post Single Crochet in Rounds
To crochet front post single crochet stitches in rounds, follow these steps:
- Start the round with 1 turning chain.
- Work front post single crochet around the post of each stitch from previous round.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a round of single 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
What does FPSC mean in crochet?
FPSC in crochet is an abbreviation for front post single crochet.
