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Front post double crochet (FPdc)
Front 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) | FPdc |
front post double crochet |
| English (UK) | FPtr |
front post treble crochet |
| Spanish | paRD |
punto alto en relieve por delante |
| German | RStbv |
Reliefstäbchen von vorne |
| French | brRav |
bride en relief avant |
| Portuguese (BR) | paRF |
ponto alto em relevo pela frente |
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 Front post double crochet
How is “front post double crochet” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “FPdc” (front post double crochet) and in UK terms “FPtr” (front post treble crochet). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “front 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 “front post double crochet”?
It does not need a specific multiple: chain the width you want plus 0.