Crochet Pattern – Step-by-Step Relief Stitch Tutorial (Detailed Instructions)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc)
Yarn over your hook, insert the hook from front to back and then front again around the post of the next stitch (from right to left). Yarn over again and pull up a loop. Finish your double crochet as usual.
➡️ This creates a beautiful raised texture on the front of your work.
Front Post Half Double Crochet (FPhdc)
Yarn over your hook, insert the hook from front to back and then front again around the post of the next stitch (from right to left). Yarn over, pull up a loop, and finish your half double crochet as normal.
➡️ This gives a subtle 3D texture to your crochet design.
Notes
- Each round begins with 1, 2, or 3 chains (these do not count as stitches unless specified).
- It’s recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
- Start your work with a magic ring.
🧶 Crochet Pattern Instructions
Round 1:
Chain 2, make 12 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring.
Join with a slip stitch (sl st) into the first dc (not in the chains).
(12 dc total)
Round 2:
Chain 2, 1 dc in the same stitch, Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) around the chain 2 from the previous round and into the same stitch where the dc was made.
Repeat 1 dc in next stitch, FPdc around same stitch around.
Join with sl st to first dc.
(12 FPdc, 12 dc)
Round 3:
Chain 2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 dc in next stitch (first FPdc of previous round), FPdc around same stitch.
1 dc in next 2 stitches (the 2nd stitch is always an FPdc), FPdc around the FPdc, repeat to end.
Join with sl st.
(12 FPdc, 24 dc)
Round 4:
Slip stitch to first FPdc, chain 1, make 1 single crochet (sc) in same stitch, skip 2 stitches, 7 dc in next FPdc,
skip 2 stitches, 1 sc in next FPdc, skip 2 stitches, 7 dc in next FPdc, repeat around.
Join with sl st in first sc.
(6 sc, 6 shells)
Round 5:
Chain 7 (counts as 1 dc + chain 4), skip 3 stitches, 1 sc in 4th stitch of the shell, chain 4, skip 3 stitches,
1 dc in next sc, chain 4, skip 3 stitches, 1 sc in 4th stitch of next shell, chain 4, skip 3 stitches, repeat to end.
Join with sl st into 3rd chain of starting chain 7.
Round 6:
Chain 1, 1 sc in same stitch, 4 sc around next chain-4 space, 1 sc in sc, 4 sc around next chain-4 space.
Repeat 1 sc in dc, 4 sc in chain space, 1 sc in sc, 4 sc in chain space to end.
Join with sl st.
(60 sc total)
Round 7:
Chain 2, 2 dc in same stitch, 1 dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next 4 stitches, repeat around.
Join with sl st.
(72 dc)
Round 8:
Chain 5 (counts as 1 dc + chain 2), skip 1 stitch, 1 dc in next stitch, chain 2, skip 1 stitch, repeat around.
Join with sl st in 3rd chain of starting chain 5.
(36 dc, 36 chain-2 spaces)
Round 9:
Chain 1, 1 sc in same stitch, skip next chain space, 5 dc in next stitch, skip next chain space,
1 sc in next stitch, skip next chain space, 5 dc in next stitch, skip next chain space, repeat around.
Join with sl st in first sc.
(18 shells, 18 sc)
(Continue following this pattern up to Round 38 as shown in the original instructions, maintaining the same stitch sequence and pattern repetitions.)
🪡 Final Rounds
Round 33–38 continue with half double crochets (hdc) and single crochets (sc) to complete the top border.
You will also create chain loops (handles) between certain stitches for functionality and style.
By the end, you’ll have a beautiful textured crochet piece using a mix of relief stitches, shell stitches, and chain loops — perfect for bags, covers, or cozy crochet decor.