How To Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing

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This crochet tutorial will teach you how to half double crochet front and back post ribbing.

I will teach you exactly what materials are needed, how to crochet the alternating 1 FPhdc & 1 BPhdc in rows and rounds as well as alternative post stitches ribbing combinations.

So if learning how to crocheting beautiful fabrics with the half double crochet front and back post ribbing stitch has been your goal, then make sure to read on!


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What is the Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing

The half double crochet front and back post ribbing is a combination of the front post half double crochet and the back post half double crochet.

It’s a stitch combination that utilize crochet post stitches.

The stitch combination shown in this tutorial is to do one front post half double crochet and then one back post half double crochet, however you can also do other combinations.

The point of this stitch pattern is to create a ribbing effect and repeats such as two front and one back, two front and two back is also a great option.

Ribbing in crochet is often used on sweaters, on the bottom of sleeves and other garments for a knit look. It is also often used on the brims of crochet hats.

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The steps of Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing

A quick written description:

  1. Crochet 1 front post half double crochet
  2. Crochet 1 back post half double crochet
  3. Repeat steps 1-2

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How To Half Double Crochet Front And Back Post Ribbing

How To Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post RibbingAbout the Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing

Learn how to half double crochet front and back post ribbing. The half double crochet front and back post ribbing is a combination of the front post half double crochet and the back post half double crochet.

This crochet tutorial will teach you how to half double crochet front and back post ribbing.

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How To Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post RibbingMaterials

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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How To Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post RibbingAbbreviations

The front post half double crochet is abbreviated FPhdc in crochet patterns, while the back post half double crochet is abbreviated BPhdc.

Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.

Front Post and Back Post Half Double Crochet Ribbing Tutorial

In this step by step crochet tutorial you will see how to crochet the front post and back post half double crochet ribbing.

We will not go into detail on how you crochet each of the stitch, but link to the separate tutorials that show them in detail.

Grab a crochet hook, make a slip knot and crochet a foundation chain stitch (ch). Start a second row and consecutive rows of half double crochet ribbing with ch-2.

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How To Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post RibbingInstructions for the Half Double Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing

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Repeat step 1 and 2 until you have finished your row, round or as many times as given in the pattern you follow.

By repeating the steps you have successfully crocheted the front post and back post half double crochet ribbing.

Video Tutorial

This stitch also has a video tutorial. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tf6pTZbAspY

Frequently Asked Questions

What creates the ribbing effect when you crochet the front post and back post half double crochet stitches?

When you crochet the front post and back post half double crochet stitches they will create texture to the side they are worked. The front post stitches will move forward on the right side, while the back post stitches will move backwards to the wrong side.

How do you crochet a front post and back post half double crochet?

To crochet the front post and back post half double crochet you need to crochet the stitches around the posts of the previous row. The back post half double crochet is worked from the back to the front to the back again to pull up a loop, then you yarn over and pull through all loops on the crochet hook like the basic crochet stitch version of the hdc stitch. For the front post half double crochet, you do the same, but you insert the crochet hook from the front to the back to the front again to pull up a loop.

How do you crochet ribbing with HDC?

To crochet ribbing with HDC you have two options. Either work alternating front post and back post half double crochet stitches or crochet back loop half double crochet stitches in rows.

How do you crochet ribbing for beginners?

If you are a beginner wanting to crochet ribbing stitches, you first benefit from learning basic crochet stitches. Then you need to learn variations of the regular crochet stitches. For beginners it is easiest to learn back loop ribbing stitches, but front and back post stitches can be fun to learn as well.
A popular ribbing stitch is the back loop single crochet stitch (BL sc), worked in BLO only.

How do you end a round of half double crochet front and back post ribbing?

To end a round of half double crochet front post and back post ribbing work a slip stitch (sl st) in the first stitch of the row.

What is the front post and back post half double crochet ribbing in UK terms?

The front post and back post half double crochet ribbing (US terms) is called the half treble crochet front post and back post ribbing in UK terms.

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Janne Kleivset

Janne Kleivset

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