How to Crochet Front Post Stitches: A Visual Guide
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About Best Crochet Life Photo Tutorials
Since 2021, I’ve been including these photo tutorials for front post stitches in the crochet patterns I sell on Etsy and Ravelry. The feedback is consistently positive. You don’t need to Google if you don’t know a specialty stitch when you’re making one of my designs. You can just get straight to hooking!
Great patterns, easy to follow, with clear explanatory photos. I’ve never done half of these stitches before but the instructions are very clear. I’m making a lovely blanket from them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Laura, Verified Etsy Buyer, Nov 2023
What is a Front Post Stitch?
In crochet, a front post stitch is a technique where the stitch is worked around the post of the stitch from the previous row instead of into the top loops. The hook is inserted from front to back and then from back to front around the post of the designated stitch, and the stitch in progress is then completed as usual.
Why Use Front Post Stitches?
This method pushes the stitch forward, creating a raised texture on the front side of the crocheted fabric. Front post stitches are commonly used by designers to achieve various textures and patterns, adding depth and dimension to crochet projects.
Front Post Stitch Photo Tutorials
Simply follow the written steps and the images will keep you right! Click or tap on the top left corner of any image to enlarge it if you need to. Once you’ve mastered front post single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet, you will also be able to follow the same principles to make front post trebles and even standing double trebles. Let’s do this!!
Front Post Single Crochet (US)
Front Post Half Double Crochet (US)
insert around post of stitch
Front Post Double Crochet (US)
insert around post of stitch
Front Post Stitches and You
Getting to grips with front post stitches is such a great addition to your crochet skill set, and they really are straightforward, aren’t they? So now you know how to crochet front posts, make sure to get some practice in. Every new stitch you master opens up new possibilities on your crochet journey!
What do you think about front post stitches? Will you have a go? Or are you already a convert? Let me know in the comments and if you have any questions, I’m here 🙂
