Front Post Single Crochet - Free Crochet Tutorial

Front Post Single Crochet

Although not as often used as other front post stitches, such as front post double crochet, the front post single crochet does provide a unique 3D raised stitch look — enjoy this free crochet tutorial.

Front post single crochet (fpsc) - working around the post of previous row, insert hook from the front, right side of the post through to the left side, yo draw up a loop, yo draw through both loops

1) Working around the post of previous row, insert hook from the front, right side of the post through to the left side.

2) Yarn over (yo)

3) Draw up a loop by drawing through behind the post.

4) Yarn Over (yo)

5) Draw through 2 loops.

A simple and nice use of this stitch is shown in e’s Serenity Ripple Scarf pattern. The ridges in between the fan ripple rows are formed by fpsc stitches.

Serenity Ripple Scarf Roll View

Enjoy ♥~

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