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

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.

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.

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.

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

Comments

Tracey says
August 16, 2019 at 12:28 am

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

dawn says
March 27, 2019 at 2:32 pm

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!!!

Kathleen says
February 12, 2019 at 8:41 am

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.

Mary Rodriguez says
November 8, 2017 at 6:37 pm

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

Cara says
October 6, 2017 at 4:28 pm

Ashlea! What yarn is on the main photo? The blue, pink ,and yellow??? I need!!

- Ashlea says
  October 6, 2017 at 5:40 pm
  
  Hey Cara! That is a Caron Cupcake. I don't have the label anymore sadly. :(

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

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

How to make a front post crochet stitch

How to make a back post crochet stitch

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