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Back post double crochet (BPdc)
Back post double crochet: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | BPdc |
back post double crochet |
| English (UK) | BPtr |
back post treble crochet |
| Spanish | paRT |
punto alto en relieve por detrás |
| German | RStbh |
Reliefstäbchen von hinten |
| French | brRar |
bride en relief arrière |
| Portuguese (BR) | paRT |
ponto alto em relevo por trás |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.6 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 1 + 0 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 4 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Back post double crochet
How is “back post double crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “BPdc” (back post double crochet) and in UK terms “BPtr” (back post treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “back post double crochet” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.6 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 60 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “back post double crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 0.