FPdc inc

[SprngBtrFly]

Hello Everyone;

 

I have searched the internet for instructions on how to make a (double crochet, than a front post double crochet and than another double crochet all in the same stitch). When I do this . I have too many stitches when I am to the point of making another FPdc inc. I am following a pattern for a sweater coat. Evidently I am doing something wrong, Please help.

 

Thank You

Gail

[eyenowhour]

If you make a dc, an fpdc, and another dc in the same stitch, you end up with 2 extra stitches for every increase. Most patterns that I've seen will usually tell you how many stitches you should have at the end of the row. Have you tried calculating how many you would get if you increase this way and see if it matches the number given in the pattern?