The treble crochet front and back post ribbing can help you add a new dimension to your crochet project!
This crochet technique combines treble crochets with front and back posts, creating an eye-catching crochet ribbing.
In this blog post, I will teach you how to treble crochet front and back post ribbing – from the materials needed to working in both rows or rounds.
Plus, I’ll share some alternative treble crochet stitches for even more ribbing options. So let’s get started!
What is the Treble Crochet Front and Back Post Ribbing
The treble crochet front and back post ribbing is a combination of the front post treble crochet and the back post treble crochet.
It’s a stitch combination that utilize crochet post stitches.
The stitch combination shown in this tutorial is to do one front post treble crochet and then one back post treble 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. It is also often used on the brims of crochet hats.
The steps of the Treble Crochet Post Stitch Ribbing
- Crochet 1 front post treble crochet
- Crochet 1 back post treble crochet
- Repeat steps 1-2
Materials Needed
To crochet the treble 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 treble crochet is abbreviated FPtr in crochet patterns, while the back post treble crochet is abbreviated BPtr.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
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Front Post and Back Post Treble Crochet Ribbing Tutorial
In this step by step crochet tutorial you will see how to crochet the front post and back post treble 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 Treble 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 treble crochet.If you don’t know this stitch, find a detailed step by step front post treble crochet tutorial here.
- Next, crochet a back post treble crochet around the post of the next stitch.If you don’t know this stitch, find a detailed step by step back post treble 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 treble crochet ribbing.
Notes
Front And Back Post Treble Crochet Ribbing Video Tutorial
Front Post and Back Post Treble Crochet Ribbing FAQ
What creates the ribbing effect when you crochet the front post and back post treble crochet stitches?
When you crochet the front post and back post treble 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.
What is the difference between the front and back loop treble crochet and the front and back post treble crochet?
The front and back loop treble crochet are worked into either the front or back loops of the stitch, while the front and back post treble crochet is worked around the post of the stitch on the previous row.
Other Front Post and Back Post Ribbing Tutorials
- Front Post Single Crochet & Back Post Single Crochet Ribbing (FPsc & BPsc)
- Front Post Half Double Crochet & Back Post Half Double Crochet Ribbing (FPhdc & BPhdc)
- Front Post Double Crochet & Back Post Double Crochet Stitch Ribbing (FPdc & BPdc)
- Front Post Treble Crochet & Back Post Treble Crochet Ribbing (FPtr & BPtr) (this post)
