Back Post Double Crochet

Here’s how to make a back-post double crochet (BP dc) stitch, which creates a recessed texture on the fabric’s surface, unlike the raised texture of front-post stitches. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to make a BP dc:

Starting with a Row of Double Crochet (dc):

1. Work a row of normal double crochet (dc):

   • Begin by chaining 2 (this counts as your first double crochet).
   • Double crochet into each stitch across the row.

2. Turn your work at the end of the row.

Creating the Back-Post Double Crochet (BP dc) Stitch:

3. Chain 2 for your turning chain (again, one less than usual for the shorter post stitch).

4. Now, for the back-post double crochet (BP dc):

   • Yarn over (yo).

   • Insert your hook from back to front between the posts of the first and second double crochet stitches of the row below.

   • Then, pull your hook from front to back between the posts of the second and third stitches. This is what positions the hook to wrap around the post of the stitch you’re working around.

   • At this point, your hook should be horizontally positioned in front of the double crochet stitch you are about to work around.

5. Complete the BP dc:

   • Yarn over again and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch.
   • You now have 3 loops on your hook.
   • Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook.
   • Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops
     

6. You’ve now completed one back-post double crochet (BP dc) stitch! Repeat these steps across the row, then turn and continue as needed for additional rows.

Tips:

• Receding Effect: BP dc stitches will cause the fabric to have a “receding” effect, meaning the stitches will pop into the fabric, creating a beautiful texture opposite to the raised front-post stitches.
• Consistency: As with the front-post stitches, maintaining an even tension is important to keep the texture even across your project.
• Patterning: BP dc stitches are often used to create patterns that alternate with front-post stitches, creating a stunning textured fabric.

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