Crochet Plump Post Stitch

The crochet Plump Post Stitch is a wonderfully textured stitch that creates raised, chunky looking posts across the surface of the fabric. The elongated post stitches add depth without making the entire fabric overly complicated, giving you a striking texture from a relatively short repeat.

The raised posts are worked into stitches two rows below and staggered on alternate pattern rows. Rows of single crochet sit between the textured rows, helping those plump posts stand out beautifully against the flatter background.

About the Plump Post Stitch

What makes this stitch distinctive is the special Double Post (DP) stitch. Rather than working into the top loops of the current row, the hook is inserted around the post of a double crochet two rows below. The Double post stitches are spaced four stitches apart and their positions are staggered as the pattern progresses. This creates the attractive raised texture across the front of the work.

Because the post stitches reach down into the earlier row, it’s important to draw the loops up generously. If those loops are too short they can pull the fabric downward and cause it to pucker.

Cochet Plump Post Stitch Instructions

Fo the following sample begin with 15 chains

Setup Row:

Work a dc into the 4th ch from the hook (the 3 skipped sts count as a dc), dc in each ch across. Turn.

Row 1:

Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.

Row 2:

Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc into each of the next 2 sc, *DP, skip the sc behind the DP, dc in each of the next 3 sc, rep from * across. Turn.

Row 3:

Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.

Row 4:

Ch 3, DP in the 2nd dc 2 rows below, *dc in each of the next 3 sc, DP, skip the sc behind the Dp, rep from * across to the last st, dc in the last sc. Turn.

Repeat:

Repeat rows 1-4 for your required swatch.

Tips for Working the Plump Post Stitch

The most important part of this pattern is keeping the elongated loops loose enough. If the fabric begins to draw upward or buckle around the raised stitches, the Double Post loops are probably being worked too tightly. It can also help to stop after each textured row and gently spread the fabric with your fingers. You should be able to see the raised posts sitting neatly on the surface without pulling the surrounding stitches inward.

Once the placement becomes familiar, the four row repeat settles into a surprisingly manageable rhythm.

Cochet Plump Post Stitch FAQs

Why is my Plump Post Stitch puckering?

The most likely cause is that the elongated loops of the Double Post stitches are too short. Draw each loop high enough to comfortably reach the current row without pulling on the double crochet two rows below.

How many stitches do I need for the Plump Post Stitch?

Use a multiple of 4 + 5 chains. For example, the sample instructions above begin with 15 chains.

How many rows are in the pattern repeat?

The Plump Post Stitch uses a four row repeat. Rows 1 and 3 are single crochet rows, while rows 2 and 4 create the staggered raised post texture.

is the Plump Post Stitch suitable for beginners?

I would class it as intermediate rather than absolute beginner. The basic stitches are straightforward but identifying the correct post two rows below and controlling the elongated loops takes a little practice.