In this free online masterclass, you will learn how to crochet the Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) stitch. This technique creates a beautiful, raised, and “flat-looking” texture that adds depth to your crochet projects.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Foundation: Start by working a foundation chain and then complete your first row with standard double crochet stitches.
- Turning: Chain 2 (turning chains) and turn your work.
- Yarn Over: Yarn over (YO) your hook.
- Positioning: Instead of inserting the hook into the top of the stitch, insert your hook around the “post” (the stem) of the double crochet stitch from the previous row. You will pass the hook from the front of your work, going behind the post, and coming back out to the front.
- Complete: Yarn over, pull up a loop, and finish your double crochet as usual (yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops).
- Continue: Repeat this process by working around each post across the row.
As you can see, creating this raised texture is quite simple once you understand where to place your hook. By following along with this video, you will quickly master the FPDC stitch, allowing you to use it confidently in your future patterns for cables, ribbing, or decorative borders.
Watch the “Crochet Tutorial: Front Post Double Crochet” masterclass online at any time, completely free of charge. Happy crocheting!
