Double Crochet in RIB

The front post double crochet (FPDC) and the back post double crochet (BPDC). It involves working a double crochet stitch around the post of the stitch in the previous row, rather than into the top loops as in regular double crochet.

Step 1: Make Foundation Chain. (Start by making a slip knot and crocheting a foundation chain of the desired length.)

ROW 1

Step 2: Insert Hook : (Into the fourth chain.)

Step 3: Work 1 DC in each chain till end.

Step 4: Chain 2 and turn.

ROW 2

Step 5: Insert Hook in Second Post. (Work 1 DC around the post by YO and inserting hook from ‘front to back and back to front’ then complete the DC - post pops forward = Front Post DC -.) 

Step 6: Insert Hook in Following Post. (Work 1 DC around next post by YO, inserting hook from ‘back to front and front to back’ then complete the DC - post pops to the back = Back Post DC -.) 

Step 7: Repeat. (Steps 5 - 6 across row, ending with the last DC worked around the turning chain.)

Step 8: Chain 2 and turn.

ROW 3

Step 9: Insert Hook in Second Post.  (Work 1 Front Post DC around the p0st.)

Step 10: Insert Hook in Following Post. (Work 1 Back Post DC around the next post.)

Step 11:  Repeat. (Steps 9 - 10 across row, ending with the last DC worked under the turning chain.)

Step 12: Chain 2 and turn.