Crocheting with Double Crochets and Relief Stitches

The quantity of stitches (sts) is multiplied by 3, with an additional 2 stitches for symmetry.

Row Instructions

1st Row

Begin with double crochets, placing the 1st double crochet in the 5th chain stitch from the crochet hook.

2nd Row

Make 3 chain stitches to increase. Then, execute 1 relief double crochet in front of the work.

• * 1 double crochet,
• 2 relief double crochets in front of the work,
• 1 double crochet in the chain stitch increase of the previous row *

3rd Row

Start with 3 chain stitches to increase. Next, repeat the following:

• * 2 double crochets,
• 1 relief double crochet in front of the work *

Finally, add 2 double crochets.

Repeat Steps

Continue to repeat the 2nd and 3rd rows for the desired length of your crochet project.