Front Post Half Double Crochet Dishcloth

Front Post Half Double Crochet Dishcloth from Dana Nield Designs

The front post half double crochet stitch has a bold, chunky texture that’s hard to resist. The designer first fell for this stitch when she spotted it in Mama In a Stitch’s Done in a Day blanket pattern.

Those ridges instantly caught her eye, and she knew she had to try it for herself. It’s one of those stitches that’s both eye-catching and relaxing to work, perfect for adding cozy dimension to your crochet projects.

Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs


Her first attempt was ambitious. She dove right into making an entire blanket with this stitch. But as the rows grew, something strange happened. The rectangle started morphing into a rhombus!

At first, she thought maybe the tension was off, but after digging into crochet forums, she learned it wasn’t me at all. This stitch naturally slants as you work it, which can throw your shape off if you’re not prepared.


The secret to keeping your edges straight? A simple trick. Add an increase on one side and a decrease on the other as you go. Once she figured that out, the problem vanished. And she could truly enjoy the satisfying rhythm of working those raised stitches. It’s such a fun texture to master.

Now she loves using it in smaller, practical projects where the stitch can really shine.


That’s why this dishcloth pattern is the perfect introduction to the front post half double crochet. It’s a quick, low-pressure way to get comfortable with the technique while ending up with something useful for your home (or gift basket).

If you’ve been wanting to try this stitch without committing to a huge blanket, this is your chance to give it a go and see why it’s become one of my favorites.

Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs

Skill Level

Easy – confident beginner

Gauge

Approximately 16 sts x 15 rows = 4″ x 4″

Size

Before border: 5″ x 5″

With border: 5.5″ x 5.5″

Materials

Lily Sugar’n Cream Weight 4 Medium (100% Cotton, 120yd/109m, 2.5oz/71g) Red 1 skein

Supplies

Size H Crochet Hook 5.0mm

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Tape Measure

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