Normally, you would crochet all stitches around the loops on top of your crochet stitches by inserting the hook under the loops. But stitches can also be crocheted around the post to create texture or shape your work. Depending on whether you go under or over the post, it's called a front or back post crochet stitch. Today, I will show you how to do back post crochet stitches.
Because amigurumi is usually crocheted with single crochet stitches (double crochet in UK and Australia), I will use it as an example here, but the rules apply to all crochet stitches. The only difference is where you insert the hook, otherwise the stitches are crocheted as usual.
1. Insert the hook through the stitch from back to front, on the right of the post, going under both loops.
2. Go over the post of the stitch and bring the hook to the back of your work on the other side of the post.
3. So now you have the post of the stitch on the hook.
4. Yarn over...
5. … and draw up a loop. Yarn over…
6. … and draw through both loops on the hook, completing the single crochet stitch.
Tip! If you crochet the whole round with back post single crochet stitches, you'll get a nice sharp corner turning towards the back of your work. This is how I like to use the back post stitch most often when crocheting amigurumi toys.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me or leave a comment below, I am always happy to help.
