How to crochet FPDC (front post double crochet)
Crochet FPDC (front post double crochet) makes your crochet project look fuller and gives it ribbed texture. Worked around the post, not into the stitch, it’s perfect for adding depth to garments and accessories.
Learn how to crochet the fpdc stitch with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
Crochet fpdc stitch is one of my favorite texture stitches. I use it especially when I want to add fullness and a rich, 3D look to my project. Whether you do the stitches in vertical lines or scatter them playfully in different patterns, they instantly liven up anything—from dresses and skirts to pillows, rugs, shawls, blouses, or any other piece you can think of. The crochet fpdc stitch works beautifully with all kinds of yarn, even thread, yet gives the impression of a much thicker, denser fabric.
What is Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) is a variation of the classic double crochet stitch that is worked around the post of a stitch from the previous row, rather than into the top two loops. This simple shift in placement creates a raised, textured surface that stands out beautifully from the fabric.
FPDC is most often used to create ribbing, vertical lines, and sculpted textures, making it especially useful in garment design. When worked over larger areas, it adds structure without stiffness and texture without bulk — which is why it works so well on bodices, yokes, cuffs, waistlines, and decorative panels.
How FPDC is worked
To make an fpdc:
- Yarn over, just as you would for a regular double crochet.
- Insert your hook from front to back and then back to front around the post of the indicated stitch from the previous row.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through two loops.
- Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
- The stitch is completed like a double crochet, but because it wraps around the post, it sits in front of the fabric, creating its characteristic raised look.
FPDC can be used on its own or combined with back post stitches and other textures to shape fabric and add visual interest. Once you understand how it behaves, it becomes a powerful design tool — not just a decorative detail.