Front Post & Back Post Double Crochet

I did not make up this stitch but the reason I am featuring it is because I have seen many questions about it on the mailing lists that I subscribe to so I figured why not feature a stitch that is widely popular. It is a very versatile stitch and can be used in any type of pattern.

It can be used to make sampler squares, dishcloths, sweaters, afghans, placemats or any pattern that is done in rows or in rounds. The possibilities for projects with this stitch is endless.

Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet Sample

Sample of Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet

Marble Toy Bag

Ribbed Potholder

Draw String Bath Bag

Dish Scrubby Pad

Suggested materials
Worsted Weight--For afghans sweaters & sampler squares.
Worsted Weight cotton--for dishcloths, sweaters, placemats.
Sport & Baby yarns--For afghans, & layettes.
Crochet Threads---motifs, placemats, doilies done in rows.

Suggested Hooks
For WW Yarns F,G,H,I,J
For Sport & Baby Yarns D,E,F

For threads Use what ever size hook is recommended for the size thread you are using. Steel works best of course.

Front Post Double Crochet (fpd):
Insert hook from the front of the row and wrap your hook around the post of the dc from the right to the left and complete as you would a normal double crochet.

Back Post Double Crochet (bpd): Insert hook on the back of the row on the right side of the post and wrap your hook around the post of the dc from the right to the left and comlete as you would a normal double crochet.

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Random Quick Tip!

Glue Basting Quilt As You Go Blocks
Here is another way to baste a quilt block when making your quilt sandwiches. I have done this and it works very well! Instead of using spray or fusible batting, you can put dots of liquid Elmer's School glue where you would normally put your safety pins. I would actually put the dots closer together. Think of this, when we use spray basting or fusible batting, there is glue, why not just use the least expensive option. Little dots of Elmer's school glue. You cannot feel the dots when you are quilting and they do not interfere with the needle in the machine. Just use little dots. The action of pressing the glued layers together flattens the glue dots and as long as they are tiny, you will not feel them. Also, the Elmer's school glue will wash out of clothing even after it is set with an iron. Plus you don't have to worry about overspray or breathing in the glue into your lungs. I have also made a glue/water mixture and brushed it on with a sponge brush. That works well also.