Back Post Single Crochet
The back post single crochet stitch is an excellent way for beginners to explore texture and add depth to crochet projects.
With consistent practice, proper tension, and careful hook placement behind the stitch posts, BP SC can create professional-looking recessed designs that pair beautifully with front post stitches and other textured techniques.
Mastery of this stitch opens the door to more complex patterns, such as basket weave, cables, and ribbing, allowing beginners to elevate their crochet skills.
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Beginner’s Guide to the Back Post Single Crochet Stitch (US: BP SC, UK: BP DC)
The back post single crochet stitch is a textured stitch that creates recessed vertical lines on your crochet fabric, forming a “valley” effect that contrasts beautifully with front post stitches.
In US terminology, it is called BP SC, while in the UK it is known as BP DC.
This stitch is worked around the post of the stitch from the previous row, but from the back of the fabric, rather than the front.
It’s widely used in basket weave patterns, ribbing, cables, and textured blankets, giving depth and dimension to your projects.
For beginners, BP SC is a fantastic stitch to learn for adding professional-looking texture.
Beginner Tips:
- Keep tension consistent so that recessed posts are even and uniform.
- Insert the hook fully around the post from the back to achieve a clear recessed line.
- Practice small swatches alternating BP SC and FP SC to see how texture is created.
- Use contrasting yarn colors for practice to clearly observe the raised and recessed effects.
- Work slowly at first to avoid twisting stitches or missing the post completely.
