The single crochet front and back post ribbing is a great way to add unique texture and look to your crochet project.
This crochet tutorial will provide all the information and instructions needed to understand this technique as well as how to master it.
We’ll cover topics such as materials needed, types of crochet ribbing stitches, abbreviation glossary and more.
So grab your yarn, crochet hooks and let’s get started on mastering single crochet front and back post ribbing today!
What is the Single Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing
The single crochet front and back post ribbing is a combination of the front post single crochet and the back post single crochet.
It’s a stitch combination that utilize crochet post stitches.
The stitch combination shown in this tutorial is to do one front post single crochet and then one back post single crochet, however you can also do other combinations.
The point of this stitch pattern is to create a ribbing fabric 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. It is also often used on the brims of crochet hats.
The steps of the Single Crochet Post Stitch Ribbing
- Crochet 1 front post single crochet
- Crochet 1 back post single crochet
- Repeat steps 1-2
Materials Needed
To crochet the single crochet front and back post ribbing you can use any mm crochet hook size and yarn. If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn weights suggested.
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Crochet Stitch Abbreviations
The front post single crochet is abbreviated FPsc in crochet patterns, while the back post single crochet is abbreviated BPsc.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
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Front Post and Back Post Single Crochet Ribbing Tutorial
In this step by step crochet tutorial you will see how to crochet the front post and back post single 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 chains (ch).
How To Single Crochet Front And Back Post Ribbing
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Instructions
- The first step of this crochet ribbing stitch pattern is to crochet a front post single crochet. If you don’t know this stitch, find a detailed step by step front post single crochet tutorial here.
- Next, crochet a back post single crochet around the post of the next stitch. If you don’t know this stitch, find a detailed step by step back post single crochet tutorial here.
- 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 single crochet ribbing.
Front Post And Back Post Single Crochet Ribbing Video Tutorial
Front Post and Back Post Single Crochet Ribbing FAQ
How to do front post and back post single crochet?
The front post and back post single crochet stitch is one of the post stitches and are worked around the post of the stitch on the previous row. The front post single crochet is worked where you insert the crochet hook from the front to the back to the front again to pull up a loop and then you finish the stitch as a regular single crochet. The back post single crochet is worked the same, but you insert the crochet hook from the back to the front to the back again.
What is the difference between FP and BP in crochet?
FP and BP in crochet is abbreviations in us terms for front post and back post. The difference is where you insert the crochet hook. For FP you insert the crochet hook from the front to the back to the front again around the post of the stitch on the previous row. For BP you insert the crochet hook from the back to the front to the back again around the post of the stitch on the previous row.
What is the difference between front post and back post single crochet?
The difference between front post and back post single crochet is where you insert the crochet hook. For front post, insert the crochet hook from the front to the back to the front around the post of the stitch on the previous row. For back post, insert the crochet hook from the back to the front to the back again around the post of the stitch on the previous row.
What creates the ribbing effect when you crochet the front post and back post single crochet stitches?
When you crochet the front post and back post single 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 end a round of the single crochet post and back post ribbing?
To end a round of single crochet front and back post ribbing work a slip stitch (sl st) into the first stitch.
Are there different ways to crochet single crochet rib stitch?
Yes, you can create a single crochet rib stitch by crocheting a combination of front and back post stitches, but a more popular option is to use the back loop single crochet stitch to create ribbing.
