Front post crochet pattern

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 Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) is a textured crochet technique where you build a stitch around the vertical body (the "post") of a previous row's stitch rather than into the top loops. This method pushes the worked stitch forward, creating raised ridges ideal for ribs, cables, and textured blankets. 



How to Crochet the FPdc Stitch

Follow this step-by-step sequence to work a front post double crochet:
  1. Yarn Over: Wrap your working yarn over your hook from back to front, exactly like a standard double crochet. [6, 7, 8]
  2. Insert Hook: Locate the vertical post of the next stitch. Push your hook from the front of your work to the back, right on the right-hand side of that post. [9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
  3. Pass Behind: Bring your hook back out to the front side by passing it through the opening on the left-hand side of the same post. Your hook will sit horizontally behind the stitch's vertical body. [14, 15, 16, 17, 18]
  4. Yarn Over and Pull Up: Wrap the yarn over your hook again and pull it through behind the post. You will have three loops on your crochet hook. [19, 20, 21, 22]
  5. Complete the Double Crochet: Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (two loops left). Yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops. [23, 24, 25, 26, 27]

Key Tips for Success

  • Establish a Base: Post stitches require an existing row of stitches to wrap around. Always start your project with at least one solid row of standard double crochet or half double crochet. [28, 29, 30, 31, 32]
  • Watch Your Tension: It is very easy to pull this stitch too tight, which can cause your fabric to bunch or shrink vertically. Keep your pulled-up loop high and loose. [33, 34, 35, 36]
  • Identify Missing Stitches: Working an FPdc leaves the top loops of that base stitch empty on the back. Be careful not to accidentally work into those skipped top loops on your next stitch. [37, 38, 39]
Would you like help combining this with the back post double crochet (BPdc) to create a stretchy ribbed border, or are you looking to start a specific cable pattern?

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