Both fpdc and bpdc can add more texture to your crochet project. These stitches are worked like the regular double crochet except for the fact that you insert the hook in a different way before you pull up a loop.
Fpdc is easier to work than a regular double crochet. In fpdc, you insert the hook from the front. In bpdc, you insert the hook from the back. When doing a bpdc, just fold and hold your work to keep it out of your way when you complete the stitch. Below is a step by step pictorial illustration of the two.
Regular Double Crochet
1. Inserting the hook to work a regular double crochet
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Working a Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
2. Bring hook back to front thru next space between double crochet stitches
4. Completed fpdc
Working a Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
1. Insert hook from back to front thru the space between the dc stitches
2. Insert hook to the back thru the next space between the dc stitches
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Ear warmer worked using Front post double crochet Stitches
The ridges on this headband are formed by front post double crochet stitches
I love the texture fpdc and bpdc brings. I use them alot with hdc as well.
never tried that stitch but I will now…thanks
Pauline
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Is there a pattern for that headband? It is just too cute!
@Kerry, the pattern is under " Patterns for Sale" in my blog, top right of the page.
LOVE IT !!!
c' est adorable dommage que je n' ai pas de fille!! j' adore a bientôt biz
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Hi , I like the flowers, i would like to learn how to make those. maybe a tutorial would be nice.