How to Crochet the Back Post Treble Crochet Stitch
Once you’ve learned how to do a Front Post Treble Crochet, the next step is to learn how to complete the Back Post Treble Crochet stitch! While the stitches are very similar, the outcomes are definitely unique. Using these two stitches together is a great way to make a textured blanket border, or add ribbing to a garment or accessory. Post stitches are also the technique used for creating cables, and they can be used to create pictures or patterns within a project.
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In this tutorial you’ll learn how to complete a Back Post Treble Crochet, and I’ll share more information about how I use this stitch alongside other post stitches to create bold, textured lines in a project.
Back Post Treble Crochet (BPtr) Stitch Tutorial
Just like the Front Post Treble Crochet, the Back Post Treble Crochet is worked around the post of a stitch in the previous row. The difference is that the Back Post Treble Crochet causes both stitches to be pushed backward and look like it sits behind the current row.
I like to use the Back Post Treble Crochet and the Front Post Treble Crochet together in a project. By strategically placing front post stitches on the right side rows and back post stitches on the wrong side rows, you can create bold vertical lines on the right side of the fabric.
Want to try this stitch in a project? You can find the Twin Ridges Baby Blanket pattern free on the blog!
Materials Info
You can use any yarn and the appropriate size hook to complete this stitch. For this tutorial, I’m using the following supplies:
- Yarn: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Chunky in the Light Gray and Sage colorways
- Hook: Clover Amour US Size K/10.5 (6.50 mm) crochet hook
I used two colors to show how the stitch looks as it’s worked around the post, but it’s not required. You can definitely use a single color when working on a project.
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Stitch Multiple
Since the Back Post Treble Crochet is typically used as an accent stitch or technique, there isn’t a particular stitch multiple that is associated with the stitch.
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terminology)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
BPtr – Back Post Treble Crochet
dc – double crochet
yo – yarn over
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How to Crochet the Back Post Treble Crochet (BPtr)
The steps to complete one Back Post Treble Crochet stitch are shown below. You will see the written instructions first, then a photo to support the instructions.
Note: In order to complete this stitch you’ll need at least one row of stitches below the working row. I’ve completed two full rows of dc and a few double crochet stitches in Row 3 before making a Back Post Treble Crochet.
To complete this stitch, we’ll be working around the post of the stitch in the previous row. The picture below has the post highlighted so that you can see where the stitch will be placed.
- Yarn over 2 times
- Insert hook from back to front to back around the post in the previous row (Note: your hook will be in front of the post, and the post will be pushed backward)
- Yo and pull up a loop that is the same height as the dc in the working row
- [Yarn over and pull though 2 loops] 3 times
Finished Stitch: Back Post Treble Crochet
Other Helpful Information:
Here are some other things that will be helpful to know as you’re working with the Back Post Treble Crochet stitch.
- This stitch can be used in a variety of ways. The post you’re working around will vary based on the project you’re completing.
- The technique of working around the post of a stitch can be used with any standard crochet stitch, and is used in stitches like the Alpine Stitch and the Waffle Stitch.
The Twin Ridges Baby Blanket pattern uses both the Front Post Treble Crochet and Back Post Treble Crochet stitches to make textured, vertical lines throughout the project. You can find the free pattern on the blog!
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