gistfile1.aw

<?php

/**
 * Archive Post Class
 * @since 1.0.0
 *
 * Breaks the posts into three columns
 * @link http://www.billerickson.net/code/grid-loop-using-post-class
 *
 * @param array $classes
 * @return array
 */
function be_archive_post_class( $classes ) {

	// Don't run on single posts or pages
	if( is_singular() )
		return $classes;

	$classes[] = 'one-third';
	global $wp_query;
	if( 0 == $wp_query->current_post || 0 == $wp_query->current_post % 3 )
		$classes[] = 'first';
	return $classes;
}
add_filter( 'post_class', 'be_archive_post_class' );