This is a crochet motif, specifically a block-style square motif made with front-post double crochets (FPdc) or relief stitches that give it a raised, woven look. These kinds of motifs are often used in:
- Blankets (afghans)
- Cushion covers
- Table mats
- Or as decorative pieces for bags, shawls, and more.
π What Youβre Seeing in the Photo:
This is a crochet square motif made of:
- Clustered rows of front-post or raised double crochets
- Worked in color blocks (cream, lavender, green, then cream border)
- With decorative loops at the corners on the final round
Itβs built from the center outward in rounds, each round changing color and adding stitches at the corners to stay square.
π Stitches Used:
Letβs clarify the stitches likely involved:
- ch (chain)
- dc (double crochet)
- fpdc (front-post double crochet) β this is like a double crochet, but instead of inserting your hook into the top loops of a stitch, you wrap it around the post of the stitch from the front. It makes the stitch pop out like a rib.
- sl st (slip stitch) β to join rounds
- color changes β you pull in the new yarn color in the last step of a stitch (before finishing the stitch).
π Step-By-Step Explanation
π₯£ Round 1 β Center (Cream Color)
- Start with a magic ring or ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), then work 7 dc into the ring.
- Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3.
- You now have 8 stitches in a small ring.
π₯£ Round 2 β Lavender Color
- Attach lavender yarn.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), work a fpdc around each dc from the previous round.
- In each corner (likely after every 2 fpdc), work 2 dc into the same space to help square out the shape.
- Join with sl st.
π₯£ Round 3 β Green Color
- Attach green yarn.
- Ch 3, then work fpdc around each previous fpdc.
- In each corner: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc β this increases the stitches in the corners and keeps the square shape.
- Join with sl st.
π₯£ Round 4 β Cream Border
- Attach cream yarn.
- Repeat: fpdc around each fpdc
- In corners: 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc
- At each corner, also make those little chain loops (see the 3-chain arches in the picture) by chaining 3 (or 4) and slip stitching back into the same stitch to form a loop.
π¨ Color Changes:
Each round uses a new color:
- Finish the last stitch of your round except for the last yarn over.
- Instead of finishing the stitch with the old color, yarn over with the new color and pull through.
- Cut the old color and leave a tail to weave in later.
β¨ Why the Raised Look?
The fpdc (front-post double crochet) creates vertical ridges or bars. In this motif, those raised stitches give a basket-weave, textured look. It makes the color changes look sharp and distinct.
π§Ά Tools Needed:
- 3 yarn colors (medium or worsted weight)
- 4mmβ5.5mm hook (depending on your yarn)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
π What You Can Do With These:
- Join them into a blanket or pillow cover.
- Use one as a coaster or mug rug.
- Make larger projects by repeating rounds.
π Would You Like:
- A written pattern for this exact motif?
- A diagram/drawing of how the stitches are placed?
- A video-style written guide (with timestamps for a YouTube video you can follow)?
- Or for me to make you a printable crochet pattern PDF you could save and use?
