Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc)

Work around the post from the back to push the stitch away from you, making recessed ribs.

Steps

  1. YO, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the target stitch.
  2. YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2, YO, pull through 2.
Alternate FPdc and BPdc for stretchy ribbing on hats and cuffs.

Visual

Fabric texture context for post stitches
Ribbing stands out best on smooth, even fabric.

Video loops (BPdc)

Back Post dc tutorial (project video)