The front post treble crochet (FPtr) is a great crochet stitch to learn!
This unique stitch allows you to create beautiful cables and ribbing patterns that are perfect for sweaters, scarves or blankets.
In this post I’ll explain everything from what FPtr stands for, how it’s abbreviated in pattern instructions & even provide a step-by-step tutorial with photos & video on how to do the front post treble crochet stitch.
So let’s get started!
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The steps of Front Post Treble Crochet
A quick written description:
- Yarn over 2 times (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 2 loops on the crochet hook
- Yarn over
- Pull through the last 2 loops on the crochet hook
- Repeat steps 1-9 to crochet another front post treble crochet
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About the Front Post Treble Crochet
Learn how to crochet the Front Post Treble Crochet stitch. This unique stitch allows you to create beautiful cables and ribbing patterns that are perfect for sweaters, scarves or blankets.
The front post treble crochet (FPtr) 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.
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 treble crochet is abbreviated FPtr or FPtc in crochet patterns.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Front Post Treble Crochet
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
To start the front post treble crochet, yarn over twice from back to front.
The second step of learning the front post treble 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. From the front of the work to the back of your work.
Insert the crochet hook between the next two stitches from front to back. The crochet hook is now on the front of your work again.
Place the yarn over the crochet hook from front to back.
Pull up a loop, you have 4 loops on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from front to back.
Pull yarn through 2 loops.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull yarn through 2 loops. You have 2 loops left on the crochet hook.
Yarn over from back to front.
Pull yarn through the last 2 loops on the crochet hook.
You have now finished a FPtr around the stitch post of the previous row.
Repeat steps 1-11 to crochet more FPtr stitches around the post of the next st.
Front Post Treble Crochet Crochet Chart Symbol
The front post treble crochet chart symbol is related to the treble crochet (tr) stitch chart symbol.
It is a “T” with two lines across it representing the 2 yarn overs you do, like the regular treble 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 FPtr crochet stitch chart symbol.
Front Post Treble Crochet in Rows
To crochet front post treble crochet stitches in rows, follow these steps:
- Start the row with 3 turning chains.
- Work front post treble crochet around the post of each stitch from previous row.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a row of treble crochet front post stitches. Turn your work.
- Repeat steps 1-3 to crochet more rows.
Front Post Treble Crochet in Rounds
To crochet front post treble crochet stitches in rounds, follow these steps:
- Start the round with 3 turning chains.
- Work front post treble crochet around the post of each stitch from previous round.
- After working around final stitch, you have finished a round of treble 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 is a front post triple crochet?
A front post triple crochet is the same as a front post treble crochet stitch. This crochet stitch is worked around the post of the stitch on the previous row.
What does TRFP stand for in crochet?
TRFP stands for front post treble crochet and is one of the crochet post stitches.
