Front Post Crochet Stitch - video tutorial

How to execute a "Front Post Stitch".  In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to execute a Front Post with Triple crochet stitch.  It creates a raised texture in your crochet pattern.

Here'a sample of a completed work done using the "Front Post" crochet stitch.  This is a crochet case for my Nook tablet.

Below are more samples of some of my completed project done using "FRONT POST STITCH"

FREE Mug & Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern

Here is a simple crochet pattern for mug or cup cozy or what others call them as mug warmers.

Crochet Pattern for cup or mug cozy

I'm using a G size hook or 4.25mm

What you will need

tape measure, 4ply yarn, 1 or two buttons, blunt needle, crochet hook, and scissor

Begin pattern with a slip knot

chain 12, for the foundation

double crochet in the 3rd stitch from hook

continue to dc in each stitch till end of row 1

row 2, chain 2, dc in the next stitch and the following till end of row,

while working in the back stitch

(inserting my hook in the back stitch)

at the end of row, dc in between the post

completed row 2

repeat row two, 12 more times, till you end up with 14 rows of dc

for the loop

chain 1, and single crochet in the next four stitch

chain 10

and continue to sc in the next stitch, till end of row.

this should end your pattern, unless you want a thicker loop, add another row of sc by:

chain 1, turn your pattern and sc in each stitch till end of row.

your pattern should look like the image above.

measuring my work

add your button with a blunt needle

and now, enjoy your hard work. :)

I would love to see your completed work, email me photos or link to your video, at handmadebyhaniyyah@gmail.com