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How to Crochet Front Post and Back Post Stitches (FP/BP)

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Front post and back post crochet stitches sure can be intimidating – but don’t let that stop you from learning! Front post and back post crochet is perfect for edging, ribbing, and even cabling in crochet! Let me teach you how.

How to crochet fp bp crochet stitches

Front Post and Back Post Crochet Stitches (FP/BP)

Front post and back post crochet is what we use for the edging of the Painted Canyon Cardigan pattern – in all sizes! It is what gives the edging/border that nice ribbing effect.  It really pulls everything together in a way that sets off a finished piece. Make your next hat (like the Messy Mom Bun Beanie pictured below), blanket, or sweater really POP by using this unique stitch set.

How to Crochet fpdc bpdc

Use front post/back post crochet with virtually any crochet stitch: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet… Literally the only the difference is that you’re hooking around the POST of the stitch, then completing the rest of the stitch as normal. Does that sound easy? Probably because it is!

Prefer a video tutorial of this stitch set? See that below!

How to make a front post crochet stitch

To make a front post stitch, you’ll insert your hook from the front to back and work around the post of the stitch.  Complete the stitch as normal.

How to make a back post crochet stitch

To make a back post stitch, you’ll insert your hook from the back to front and work around the post of the stitch. Complete the stitch as normal.

How to crochet front post and back post crochet stitches

Here is a video tutorial of this stitch, and be sure to subscribe on YouTube! 😉

More crochet tutorials and tricks:

How to Crochet: Foundation Half Double Crochet
How to Crochet the Lemon Peel Stitch
Triple Crochet (Treble Crochet) Stitch Tutorial
How to Crochet the Crocodile Stitch (Video Tutorial)
How to Size Crochet Beanies + Master Beanie Pattern

Comments

  2. Lydia says

    Ashlea, I am so hsppy to find your tutorial on FP and BP crochet! I have avoided them for years because the directions were confusing.Your video and explanation made it all clear andeasy to understand! Thank you so much!
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  3. Barbara Rabideau says

    Hi! Thank you for your willingness to reply. I am not a novice doing FPDC's ' or BPDC's. .however I ran across a pattern that calls for placing next stitch around "stem" of next stitch. Is that the same as next "post"?
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  4. Jody says

    HI, I really love this pattern, but each time it says right side, I have to think does that mean the right side facing me or if the baby was wearing the sweater, their right side? This comes into play especially when I attach the edging. Thanks! Jody
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    • Ellie says

      The right side refers to the garment itself. When you look at the garment the stitches look different on each side. For example a shell stitch curves outward on the right side (outward side) & inward on the back side. On a sweater the right side is the side you see & the back side goes against the body.
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  5. Tracey says

    Hi love the canyon hoodie very impressed with my finished garment thank you your tutorials are fantastic . Do you have a pattern for a med-large dog jacket please
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  6. dawn says

    Ashlea, I am a newbie to crochet, well not a newbie newbie, but tried when I was in home ed in the late 1970's. My teacher got so frustrated with me that she told me ( in front of other students) to stay away from sewing machines and crochet needles. I never tried again. I always admire other people's skills and the beauty that crochet brings. But I am retiring and thought you know I am going to give it a shot again. I have been looking at all kinds of tutorials. Your written instructions and tutorials are awesome!!!! Easy to understand in beginner language!!! Thank you so much for posting all of this information!!! I am halfway through a beanie for our future granddaughter and can't believe that I am doing this!!!
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  7. Kathleen says

    Just watched the front and back post half double crochet stitch video. Good reminder for me. Very well done. Clear good instructions. I loved the little white Tadaa! outline on the completed stitch.
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  8. Mary Rodriguez says

    I have made the Hoodie crochet pattern which I have really enjoyed making. I just need to find out what did you use to keep the Hoodie closed? I was thinking about using buttons but the edge with the post stitches is not wide enough for the buttons. Please help me
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