- Aug 2, 2022
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How to Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)

Updated: Jan 19

So you've already learned and mastered both the double crochet stitch and the front post double crochet stitch, now it's time to learn the back post double crochet stitch. And good news, it's almost identical to the front post double crochet stitch.

Once you're comfortable with the back and front post double crochet stitches, you will be able to add SO MUCH texture to any project. Learning the post stitches also allows you to learn how to crochet cables, the basketweave stitch, and more!

In this post you will find written instructions for the back post double crochet stitch, a step-by-step photo tutorial, and video tutorial.

The front and back post double crochet stitches are the most commonly used 'post' stitches and once you've learned it, all other post stitches will be cake.

The back post double crochet stitch is abbreviated as 'BPdc.'

Before we begin, let's go over a few stitch abbreviations. These are abbreviations for crocheting in U.S. terms.

Abbreviations

slst - slip stitch
ch(s) - chain(s)
dc - double crochet
FPdc - Front Post double crochet
BPdc - Back Post double crochet
sk - skip
st(s) - stitch(es)
yo - yarn over

What and where is the post of a stitch?

What gives the front post double crochet stitch its texture is that the stitch is worked around the post of a stitch instead of on top of it, like most stitches are worked. Check out the photo below for further guidance on where the post of the stitch is.

Now that you know where the post of the stitch is, continue below for the written instructions on how to make a back post double crochet stitch.

How to make a Back Post double crochet (BPdc) stitch

Written Instructions:

Step 1: Yo,

Step 2: insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch,

Step 3: yo,

Step 4: pull up a loop (you should have three loops on your hook),

Step 5: yo,

Step 6: pull through two loops on your hook,

Step 7: yo,

Step 8: pull through last two loops on your hook.

And that's it! To make another back post double crochet stitch, repeat steps 1-8.

Continue below for a photo and video tutorial.

How to make a back post double crochet (BPdc) stitch

Photo Tutorial:

Step 1: Yo,

I'm using two different colors to illustrate the BPdc stitch more clearly. In the teal yarn I've already worked a foundation chain of 14 dc sts, turn, and a chain 2 in yellow to begin the BPdc row.

Step 2: insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch,

The last photo above shows what the wrong side (WS) or the back of your work will look like with your hook inserted around the post.

Step 3: yo,

Step 4: pull up a loop (you should have three loops on your hook),

Step 5: yo,

Step 6: pull through two loops on your hook (you should have two loops left on your hook),

Step 7: yo,

Step 8: pull through last two loops on your hook.

And that's it! To make another front post double crochet stitch, repeat steps 1-8.

Here are some images to use as a reference. From the right side (RS) of your work you can see how the stitch is wrapped around each post from behind, and from the wrong side (WS) or the back side, you can see a back post double crochet stitch worked around each double crochet from the previous round.

Continue below for a video tutorial.