Crocheting post stitches // how do you crochet post stitches?

Dear users, dear authors,
post stitches are popular. “How do you crochet post stitches?” is a question that interests many of our users. Would you be so kind as to write down some information about it here?
Thank you, and have fun with it.

Hi everyone,
when crocheting post stitches, you insert the hook deeper around the post of the stitch, either from the front or the back. Post double crochets are most commonly used, but other stitches can also be crocheted this way.

Here’s an excerpt from one of my patterns - post double crochets:



Have fun trying it out.

Oh—the photo has shrunk quite a bit.
Dear Josefa, could you perhaps make it bigger?
Best regards, Traudelina

Dear Traudelina,
thanks for the info.
The photo automatically becomes larger again when you click on it or open it in a new tab. That’s always how it works.

Thanks, dear Josefa, then that’s fine.