Proper Post Stitch Placement - Working in Rows & Rounds

When working a project in the round or in a row, have you ever found yourself asking, “Where do I work the next post stitch?” If so, then then keep on reading!

One of the most common questions I receive about working post stitches is: “How do I know that I’m working the next post stitch around the correct stitch?”. So, I decided to put together a video tutorial for proper post stitch placement in rounds and in rows.

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Let’s begin with a few stitch abbreviations and the written instructions!

Stitch Abbreviations

ch(s): chain(s)
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
fpdc: front post double crochet (click to view tutorial)
yo: yarn over
st(s): stitch(es)

Click HERE to watch the Video Tutorial

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Working Post Stitches in Rows

If you’d like to work a small swatch and work along with the video tutorial, work the following:

Row 1: With your hook, ch 14, working in the back humps of the foundation chain, dc in the 3rd ch from your hook, dc in each ch across. (12 sts)

Working Post Stitches in the Round

If you’d like to work a small swatch and work along with the video tutorial, work the following:

Round 1: With your hook, ch 31, working in the back humps of the foundation chain, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in each ch across. (30 sts)

Practice post stitch placement on this Free Crochet Pattern

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