Front Post Treble Crochet

Tall front post stitch for texture & lace.

Beginner’s Guide to the Front Post Treble Crochet Stitch (US: FP TR, UK: FP DTR)

The front post treble crochet stitch is a tall, textured stitch that creates pronounced raised vertical ridges on your crochet fabric.

In US terminology, it is called FP TR, while in the UK it is referred to as FP DTR (Front Post Double Treble). Unlike standard treble crochet, which is worked into the top loops of stitches, the FP TR is worked around the post of the stitch from the previous row.

This technique is often used in basket weave patterns, cables, and other textured designs to create dramatic 3D effects.

For beginners, FP TR is a powerful way to add height and dimension to projects while exploring advanced textured techniques.

Beginner Tips

1. Maintain even tension to ensure raised posts are uniform in height.
2. Work slowly when inserting your hook around the post to avoid twisting stitches.
3. Practice alternating FP TR with standard TR rows to see how the texture forms.
4. Use scrap yarn for swatches to clearly observe the dramatic ridges created.
5. Combine FP TR with BP TR to experiment with 3D patterns like basket weave or cables.

Common Mistakes

• Not inserting the hook fully around the post, causing uneven ridges.
• Pulling loops too tightly, making it difficult to work in the next row.
• Skipping posts or adding extra posts, disrupting the pattern.
• Inconsistent tension, resulting in uneven heights.
• Confusing FP TR with standard TR, flattening the intended texture.

Common Uses

Basket weave patterns and textured afghans.

• Cables and ribbing in blankets, scarves, and hats.
• Creating pronounced vertical ridges for visual impact.
• Combining with BP TR for advanced 3D textures and designs.