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Home » Free Crochet Patterns » Crochet Tutorials » Double Crochet Front & Back Post Stitches

Double Crochet Front & Back Post Stitches

by Krista Cagle  •  March 5, 2021 1 Comment Advertiser Disclosure
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Learn about how to make double crochet front & back post stitches in crochet with this free tutorial from EasyCrochet.com via @easycrochetcom

I have recently been experimenting with around the front post double crochet stitches (aka as the fpdc crochet stitch) and back post double crochet stitches in a blanket I am working on.

I loved this stitch so much that I wanted to share this awesome technique with you all, so we can all have fun!

These two different post stitches are both worked similarly and I will explain them to you in detail below!

You will need to know how to double crochet (dc) and how to single crochet (sc) to complete this tutorial.

I used a size I crochet hook and worsted weight yarn for my example, but any yarn or hook will work! Make sure to check the yarn label to see what crochet hook size is appropriate.

Happy Learning and Happy Crocheting!

Around The Post Stitches in Crochet

Skill Level: Easy

To Start

  • Work a row of dcs. I did thirteen for this example.
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw

How to Do a Front Post Stitch in Crochet

  • After you have worked your first row of dcs chain 3 and turn your work.
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Yarn over
  • From the front of your work, insert hook front to back to front again around the post of the next stitch, pushing the post forwards towards you
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Yarn over
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Pull the yarn back through the post so three loops are on the hook
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Finish like a normal dc stitch. (yarn over and draw through two loops twice)
  • You have completed a double crochet front post stitch!
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw

How to Make a Back Post Stitch in Crochet

  • This is similar to the front post but you begin from the back of your work, insert hook back to front to back again around the post of the next stitch, pushing the post away from yourself.
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Yarn over
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Pull the yarn back through the post so 3 loops are on the hook and finish like a normal dc.
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw

How to Achieve the Cabled Crochet Look

  • Chain a standard row of dcs, chain 3 & urn. Repeat 1 dc, 1 front post stitch across until the end of the row. Chain 3 and turn.
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
  • Repeat 1 dc, 1 back post stitch across until the end of the row. Make sure to alternate front and back post stitches every row to achieve the cabled look.
Around The Post Stitches in Crochet From Rescued Paw
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If you have any questions about Around The Post Stitches in Crochet please feel free to ask!

Thanks for looking!

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Filed Under: Crochet Stitches, Crochet Tutorials, Free Crochet Patterns Tagged With: 2. Easy

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Krista

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  1. Edna

    December 14, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    This was great info. I will try to make the Dreaming of Winter Slouch Hat

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