A super textured twist on a granny square that uses fpdc to create raised ridges that look like they are embroidered with a back-stitch! Works great with a self striping or variegated yarn, or can be worked with multiple yarns switched between rounds. It would also make a super fun stash buster. Work one large square or make multiple and join together as you go! This pattern has a simple two row repeat that’s easy to work without too much concentration.
MATERIALS
In my example I used 3 skeins of Loops and Threads Cotton Colors Medium Weight 100% cotton, 394 yards per skein, in the color Sherbet.

You will also need:
-5.5mm crochet hook
-Tapestry needle
-Scissors

OR You can use any any yarn(s) with your preferred hook size to create a fabric that works for you. Varying yarn weight/hook size will effect the yardage needed to make a blanket the same size as mine.
GAUGE / SIZE
Gauge is not crucial to this pattern. Find yarn/hook combo that works for you - it’s a granny square! Have fun with it.

As this pattern is a simple 2 row repeat, you can work for as many rounds as you’d like (given enough yarn) to achieve any size that you want.

My blanket size: 36” square

OTHER NOTES
This pattern is worked in the round and never turned. It can be worked continuously or you can cut your yarn after each round or repeat and add a new color. I have provided instructions for working the blanket/blocks continuously, without switching yarns, and instructions for working the blanket switching yarns after each round. You can also work a combination of both, and use the same yarn for each 2 round repeat, or multiple repeats, before switching colors. The only difference between these two versions is an extra couple slst per round to make sure you always start in a corner space.
This pattern does not have a true “right” or “wrong side”, but the two sides do look very different! The working side (the side facing you as you work each round) will have a bumpy texture but be relatively flat, while the opposite side has raised ridges caused by the fpdc which gives a highly textured surface that gives the pattern its name.​

STITCHES USED / ABREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Ch - chain stitch
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Fpdc - front post doble crochet - in this pattern all fpdc will be worked around the posts of 2 dc “clusters” as opposed to a single front post
Tr - treble crochet
Slst - slip stitch