This design features a beautifully textured 3D stitch that creates a fabric so tactile, you’ll find yourself patting it all day. This unique stitch adds a dynamic look and feel, and if you’re familiar with my work, you’ll recognize it from two of my previous designs: the Figs Handbag and the Figs Oversized Crop Sweater.

I absolutely love the structure and texture this stitch brings to any project! It’s perfect for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with front post and back post stitches. If you’re looking for a new, interesting project to sink your hooks into, this one is definitely for you!

Materials

…Yarn
A: Drops Paris, 100% cotton, yarn group C, worsted/aran, color 15 (black); 550 g / 825 m
B: Drops Paris, 100% cotton, yarn group C, worsted/aran, color 59 (old pink); 50g / 75 m
C: Drops Paris, 100% cotton, yarn group C, worsted/aran, color 67 (wheat); 50g / 75 m
D: Drops Paris, 100% cotton, yarn group C, worsted/aran, color 07 (cherry); 50g / 75 m

…Other
Hook: 3.5 and 4 mm
2.5 mm button
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

After completing the 1st round, your piece should measure 19 cm in length and 2.5 cm in width.

Once the base is complete, the piece should measure 31 cm in length and 14 cm in width.

Finished Measurements (circumference)

Width when flat: 40 cm
Height when flat: 42 cm

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
chs = chains
yo = yarn over
st = stitch
sts = stitches
slst = slip stitch
slsts = slip stitches
slst blo = slip stitch back loop only
dc = double crochet
dc blo = double crochet back loop only
7 dc = 7 double crochet stitches in one stitch
fpdc = front post double crochet
fpdc 2 = front post double crochet in next 2 stitches
bpdc = back post double crochet
bpdc 2 = back post double crochet in next 2 stitches
2 fpdc = 2 front post double crochets in the same stitch
fpdc2tog = front post double crochet two stitches together
fpdc3tog = front post double crochet three stitches together
RS = right side

Notes

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

Crocheted from the base up.

Working in joined rounds on the base and body.

Working in spiral rounds on the upper edge and handles with slst blo. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.

Work with a 4 mm hook unless it says otherwise.