{"id":3357,"date":"2026-06-16T13:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2026-06-16T13:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:08:57","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%bf-the-relief-leaf-square-tutorial%f0%9f%98%8d%f0%9f%8c%b8%f0%9f%92%96","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3357","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf3f The Relief Leaf Square Tutorial\ud83d\ude0d\ud83c\udf38\ud83d\udc96"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Leaf Patterned Lace Motif<\/strong> is a pinnacle of “Multi-Purpose” design. Because leaves are organic shapes, they create a beautiful, interlocking “evergreen” effect when joined together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This specific tutorial focuses on the “Relief Leaf Square.”<\/strong> It uses Front Post stitches<\/strong> to create a raised, 3D leaf vein that literally pops off the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf3f The Relief Leaf Square Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This motif is worked in the round. The leaf grows diagonally from the center toward the four corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials You\u2019ll Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn:<\/strong> For lace\/runners, use Mercerized Cotton<\/strong> (Size 10 or 3). For garments, use Cotton\/Acrylic blend<\/strong> (DK weight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hook:<\/strong> 3.0mm (for lace) or 4.0mm (for garments).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Skills:<\/strong> You should know how to do a Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Special Stitch: Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Instead of inserting your hook into the top of the stitch, insert it around the post<\/strong> (the vertical body) of the stitch from front to back and out to the front again. This creates the raised “vein” of the leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1: The Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Start:<\/strong> Make a Magic Ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Stitches:<\/strong> ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 15 dc<\/strong> into the ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Join:<\/strong> sl st to the top of ch 3. (16 dc total).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Round 2: Starting the 4 Leaves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. ch 3<\/strong> (counts as dc), fpdc<\/strong> around the same<\/em> stitch (this is the start of Leaf 1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. ch 2<\/strong>, skip 1 stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Repeat:<\/strong> [dc in next stitch, fpdc around the same stitch, ch 2, skip 1 stitch]<\/em> 3 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Join:<\/strong> sl st to top of ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Result: You have 4 pairs of stitches (the leaf bases) separated by ch-2 spaces.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

        Round 3: Widening the Leaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. ch 3<\/strong>, dc<\/strong> in the same stitch. fpdc<\/strong> around the fpdc of the previous row. dc<\/strong> in the next stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. ch 2<\/strong>, skip the ch-2 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Repeat:<\/strong> [2 dc in first stitch, fpdc around post, 1 dc in next stitch, ch 2]<\/em> around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Join:<\/strong> sl st to top of ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Result: Your leaves are now 4 stitches wide with a raised vein in the middle.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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          Round 4: Creating the Square Corners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. sl st<\/strong> to the fpdc (the center of the leaf).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. The Corner:<\/strong> In that fpdc stitch, work (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc)<\/strong>. This turns the tip of the leaf into a corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. The Side:<\/strong> ch 4, sc<\/strong> into the ch-2 space from the previous row. ch 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Repeat:<\/strong> Work the Corner into the center of the next leaf, and the ch-4\/sc\/ch-4 bridge on the sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Join:<\/strong> sl st to top of ch 3.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Round 5: The Lace Frame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. sl st<\/strong> into the corner ch-3 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Corner:<\/strong> (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Side:<\/strong> Work 4 dc<\/strong> into the first ch-4 loop, ch 1<\/strong>, 4 dc<\/strong> into the next ch-4 loop. ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Repeat:<\/strong> Corner in corners, two 4-dc clusters on the sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Join:<\/strong> sl st to top of ch 3 and fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              \ud83d\udca1 Multi-Purpose Application Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              1. The Stylish Runner (Home Decor)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Design:<\/strong> Join motifs in a Diamond Orientation<\/strong> (point to point).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Border:<\/strong> Add a “Vandyke” edge (triangular points) to the ends of the runner to mimic the shape of a leaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Effect:<\/strong> When laid on a dark wood table, the “negative space” in the lace makes the leaf pattern highly visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                2. The Magnificent Blouse (Garment)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Design:<\/strong> Use the Join-As-You-Go<\/strong> method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Style:<\/strong> Because the leaves are 3D (relief), this blouse does not need a complex stitch pattern elsewhere. Keep the sleeves simple mesh so the leaf squares on the body remain the focal point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Yarn Tip:<\/strong> Use a yarn with a slight sheen (like Silk or Mercerized Cotton) to catch the light on the raised leaf veins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  3. The Lace Curtain or Wrap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Design:<\/strong> Join motifs in a large grid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Texture:<\/strong> The “Relief” (fpdc) stitches provide weight, which helps a lace wrap or curtain hang straight down without curling at the edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    \u2757\ufe0f Pro-Tip for Leaf Patterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    When you finish a Leaf Motif, it often looks a bit “bunched up” because of the post stitches. Steam blocking<\/strong> is your best friend here. Use a steam iron (do not touch the yarn, just hover over it) to relax the fibers. Pull the corners out to reveal the star-like shape of the leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    Would you like me to draw a diagram of how to arrange these leaf squares for a V-neck blouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Video tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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