Inside – In this blog post, you will learn how to crochet the Floating Rib Crochet Stitch with written instructions and a video tutorial.
The Floating Rib Crochet Stitch alternates the Back Post and Front Post Double Crochet to create a wonderful zig zag pattern. Once you work up a few rows, it becomes an easy to anticipate which stitch comes next. This stitch is used in Section 11 of the Rainbow Crochet Blanket. Curious about the Rainbow Blanket Pattern? Learn more here.
Reasons to love the Floating Rib Crochet Stitch
- Creates a fun zig zag look
- Texturizes any crocheted project for fun feels
- Looks like it’s harder than it is to learn
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Notes
- US Crochet Terms used throughout.
- CH 1 and CH 3 the beginning of the row does NOT count as a stitch.
- Stitch multiple is 4.
- Rows 1-2 and stitch counts reference the Rainbow Blanket Crochet Pattern designed by Juniper & Oakes and High Desert Yarn.
Stitch Abbreviations
MC – Main Color
CC – Contrasting Color
HDC – Half Double Crochet
FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet
CH – Chain
ST(S) – Stitch(es)
YO – Yarn Over
REP – Repeat
Special Stitches
front post double crochet (fpdc)
YO, insert hook from front-to-back-to-front around next st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
back post double crochet (Bpdc)
YO, insert hook from back-to-front-to-back around next st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Written Instructions
Rows 1-2: In MC, CH 1, HDC in first st and each st across, turn. (132 sts)
Row 3: In CC, CH 2, DC in each st across, turn. (132 sts)
Row 4: CH 1, HDC in first 2 sts, *FPDC in 2 sts, BPDC in 2 sts, rep from * until 2 sts remain, HDC in last 2 sts, turn. (132 sts)
Row 5: CH 1, HDC in first 2 sts, *BPDC in next st, FPDC in next 2 sts, BPDC in next st, rep from * until 2 sts remain, HDC in last 2 sts, turn. (132 sts)
Row 6: CH 1, HDC in first 2 sts, *BPDC in next 2 sts, FPDC in next 2 sts, rep from * until 1 st remains, HDC in the last 2 sts, turn. (132 sts)
Row 7: CH 1, HDC in first 2 sts, *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next 2 sts, FPDC in next st, rep from * until 2 sts remain, HDC in last 2 sts, turn. (132 sts)
Row 8: Rep Row 6
Row 9: Rep Row 5
Row 10: Rep Row 4
Row 11: Rep Row 7
Rep Rows 4-11 until section measure 4”. End this section after an EVEN row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Video Tutorial
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