Bar Stitch Tutorial
Learn how to crochet the bar stitch with these step-by-step instructions.
There are some crochet patterns that look (and sound) more complicated than what they are. Take the Bar Stitch, it’s worked by crocheting single crochets and front double post crochets. A single crochet sounds simple, but, a front double post crochet may sound intimidating. When in fact, it’s a simple stitch as well that creates a vertical texture in your project when worked as part of the Bar Stitch.
In this tutorial, we will go over how to work the crochet Bar Stitch as well explain how to crochet the front double post crochet so you will be on your way with a new stitch to wow everyone with your next project.
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Glossary of Terms
Before we get started here are some abbreviations and their meanings that will be useful for this tutorial.
Ch – Chain
SC- Single Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
YO – Yarn over
Bar Stitch Tutorial
Start by crocheting a foundation chain a multiple of 3, plus 3
Row 1: SC in the second chain from your hook and in each chain of the row. Ch 1 and turn
Row 2: SC in each stich across the row. Ch 1 and turn
Row 3: SC in the first two stitches, FPDC in the third single crochet of the first row. *SC in the next two stitches of row 3 (skipping the stitch behind the FPDC), FPDC in the next stitch (skip the next two SC from Row 1 and work the FPDC in the next stitch). Repeat from * to the end of the row. Work a SC in the last two stitches of the row. Ch 1 and turn.
To work a FPDC: YO, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch you are working, YO, pull up a loop, pull thru 2 loops on your hook, YO, pull thru the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
Row 4: SC in each stitch across the row. Ch 1 and turn
Row 5: *SC in first two stitches of the row. FPDC in the next stitch (You will now be working the FPDC in the FPDC already created) Repeat from * to the end of the row. Work a SC in the last two stitches of the row. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat Rows 4 & 5 for the length of your project.
Note, Row 3 is the worst row of the pattern because you have to “find” the single crochets in Row 1 to create the anchor for the FPDC’s. Once you set that anchor up for the stitch though it’s a cinch to work the FDPC for each subsequent row it’s worked in.
What Yarn to Use and What to Make
This is one of those rare patterns that works well for both a lighter weight yarn as well as a thicker weight yarn. It would be great to work up for a baby blanket or a blanket for an adult. It’s a simple pattern that can be worked up fairly quickly but has more dimension than a simple single crochet or double crochet blanket.
