What is front post double crochet? How to master the stitch
If you love crochet as much as we do, you'll always be on the lookout for new techniques to enhance your projects. Front post double crochet is a wonderful stitch which can add texture to so many makes, including cardigans, cushions, jumpers and blankets.
Here we'll take you through how to work front post double crochet, and some lovely project ideas to try once you've mastered the stitch.
And if you need to brush up on any more of the crochet basics, make sure to check out our guides to all the key crochet stitches.
Happy crafting!
What is front post double crochet?
Front post double crochet is a crochet stitch, best suited to intermediate crocheters to learn. In the UK, it is also known as front post treble crochet.
A front post double crochet stitch is worked in the same way as an ordinary US double crochet stitch (UK treble crochet stitch). However, there is one crucial difference. Instead of working into the top of the stitch as usual, you work into the 'post' of the stitch, underneath the top.
This creates a twisted effect in the crochet, and a texture across the front of your work.
It's really important to loosen your tension when working front post double crochet, as you need more yarn to work into the post rather than the top of the stitch. Otherwise, your work will become curled as you add more rows.
Projects using front post double crochet
There are so many brilliant projects you can make using front post double crochet. It is often used in combination with ordinary US double or UK treble stitches to create different textures.
Two of the most common examples of these are waffle stitch and alpine stitch. Waffle stitch involves using front post treble crochet in a sequence to create a dense, waffle-like texture.
Alpine stitch is created by alternating front post double crochet and US double crochet/UK treble crochet stitches. This gives a bobbly texture which looks great on sleeves of cardigans and jumpers.
There are so many possibilities for your next project!
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