Fptrc2tog – it’s a mouthful to say and not exactly a “standard” crochet stitch. What it is, is the foundation for the crochet cabling pattern in the Diamond Crochet Cowl! I’ve had several requests for a video, so without further ado…
I hope this video clears up any confusion about this stitch! It’s the combination of it’s parts – a treble crochet decrease as front post stitches. If you’re overwhelmed, I recommend starting with my videos on post stitches and crochet cabling. (I’ll have a video on treble crochet coming out soon, I hope!) Crochet cables are a lot of fun, and used in all sorts of patterns, including the Diamond Crochet Cowl, Cable Heart Gift Bag, and many more.
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Lori says
This is very helpful, thanks! I think I was doing it right, but I had abandoned the project when I got confused. I’ll pick it back up again now that I have this handy tutorial for it.
Francess Tindor says
Are you actually going into the 2nd stitch on row 1 ?
moogly says
Francess, if you are referring to Row 3, which is the first row demonstrated in the video, then I sc in the first 3 sts, then work the first half of the fptrc2tog around the 2nd fsc of Row 1, yes. I think that’s what you’re asking? Otherwise, if you mean the first row of the Cowl itself, that’s made with Foundation Single Crochet stitches, which are demonstrated here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/2012/04/04/foundation-single-crochet-fsc/ I hope that helps!
Francess Tindor says
Thank you. That is what I was asking. Am going to have to make some practice pieces before I get started.
Diane says
Thank you for both the adorable cowl and the video!!! I was close, but just a little off so my diamonds looked a bit wonky! I do best when I have a tut or video to follow or at least the correct number of stitches at the end of the row. I’m excited about getting back to it now that I know what I am doing. Thank you again!
moogly says
You are very welcome Diane! It’s a tricky stitch for sure, I just wish I’d been able to get the video up faster.
DMarkey says
Mission accomplished! I love the way it looks. The video cleared up my confusion. I made the shorter version first and the longer one will come next.
As usual, I had to use a larger hook and add more single crochets in the beginning, as I tend to crochet tighter.
Funny, tho….here it is miserably hot… for what seems like foreverrrrrr, and I am on a cowl jag!
moogly says
Oh I’m so glad the video worked! I know what you mean about the heat – at least cowls are a lot cooler to work on than blankets!
Elaine says
THANKS VERY MUCH for the video and beautiful pattern! As with many others I was confused on how to start row 3. With your help I’m sure I won’t have any problem in finishing the cowl. Have a great day!! Elaine.
moogly says
You are very welcome Elaine!
Francess Tindor says
I haven’t figured it out yet. I’m using Claret yarn and it is dark and hard to see the stitch I’m supposed to be crocheting into, I will get it yet, just as I have finally figured out the foundation single crochet. I’m just a little slow.
moogly says
I hear you on the dark yarns! I can’t do anything with black yarn after the sun goes down anymore. I’m hoping to get an Ott light for my birthday, but in the meantime I struggle with it too.
Sylvia Reimers says
It has been years since I have done any intricate crocheting and this was going to be my first, so I thank you for the tutorial , it was very in formative.
moogly says
You’re very welcome Sylvia – so glad it helped!
Nina says
Thank you again for this tutorial, I have to say I have tried this stitch so many times and failed. You made it so easy to follow.
Karie {Girl Going Country} says
I can’t wait to try this stitch! And I would have NEVER figured this out without the video, so THANK YOU for that!
Toni says
i have a quick question looking at the photos the diamond cowl looks as if there is a hood on it..is there? you have the owls sitting in one…thanks
moogly says
Hi Toni! No, there’s no hood – the owls are standing in for a neck.
Sammy says
Love it and can’t wait to try!!! If I were to want just the diamonds a different color what do you think would be the easiest way to do so? Carrying a color would have me worrying it’d show through but cutting and weaving ends in would have me tearing my hair out. Any suggestions?
moogly says
Sammy, I’m glad you like it! Doing the diamonds in a different color would look fantastic, but as far as I know, carrying the color along is the only way. To minimize it peeking through, enclose the yarn you are not currently using in each stitch, but hold it towards the back of the cowl as much as you can. Basically it would be like working tapestry crochet. I have a video on that technique if you’re unfamiliar: http://www.mooglyblog.com/tapestry-crochet/
Jennie Gittens says
I’m making the Simple Chunky Cable Crochet Slippers, I’m on the left one what do you mean on round 3 when you say dc in next 9 with (3 ) st around beside it. I’m lost here.
moogly says
Directions are give for Average(Wide) in the instructions, so the 9 refers to the stitch count for the Average width, whereas the (3) refers to the Wide width instructions. Does that help?
Jennie Gittens says
I think so thank you.
KellyB says
THANK YOU for posting videos – especially this one for fptrc2tog. I would have NEVER gotten that on my own. You’re the best! The pattern is so pretty and I cannot wait to try it now!