Crochet Spiral Post Stitch

Crochet Spiral Post Stitch is a fun and dynamic technique that adds texture and visual interest to your projects! By working around the post of the stitch rather than into the top like traditional crochet, you create a spiral effect that is both unique and eye-catching. It's a great way to add depth and dimension to your work, and once you get the hang of it, you'll be amazed at the intricate patterns you can create. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned crocheter, trying out the Spiral Post Stitch is definitely a delightful way to level up your crochet game with a twist!

Materials

• Mighty Stitch worsted weight in the colors Blush and Cosmopolitan
• 4 mm hook

Abbreviations – US Terminology

• Ch – Chain
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Blsc – Back Loop Single Crochet
• Yo – Yarn over
• Sk – Skip

Specialty Stitches

Fpdtc- Front Post Double Treble Crochet: Yo 3x, drop down 4 rows (include the current row in your count) & insert hook around the designated post stitch from front to back, yo and pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 4x

Notes

• The Spiral Grid Stitch has a multiple of 4 + 3
• Be sure to include the current row in your 4-row count when determining the placement of Fpdtc stitches.
• To change colors start your single crochet stitch as normal by inserting your hook into the indicated stitch and pulling up a loop (You should now have 2 loops on your hook). Drop the working yarn and yarn over with the new color of yarn, then pull through both loops on your hook.
• Do not fasten off after color changes. Carry your yarn up the side of your work and pick colors back up as you need them.

Swatch

Ch 27

Row 1 (Color A): Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across, turn.

Rows 2-3 (Color B): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 4 (Color A): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, blsc next 3 sts, fpdtc around the 3rd st of the 4th row down, sk st, *blsc next 3 sts, fpdtc around the 4th st past the last fpdtc, sk st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, blsc last 2 sts.

Row 6 (Color B): Ch 1, sc each st across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, blsc next 3 sts, fpdtc around the 3rd st of the 4th row down, sk st, *blsc next 3 sts, fpdtc around the 4th st past the last fpdtc, sk st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, blsc last 2 sts.

Row 8+: Repeat rows 6-7, changing colors every two rows