Also known as the Front Post Double Crochet, the Front Raised Double Crochet Stitch (FRDC/FPDC) is a technique that works around the stems or posts of stitches to add detail and texture to your projects.

FOUNDATION CHAIN: ANY NUMBER OF CHAINS + 2
To begin creating your front raised double crochet, complete a slip knot and chain 17.
ROW 1
Double Crochet ( DC ) in the 4rth chain (CH) from the hook and in every CH. Turn your work.

ROW 2
CH 2, * Front Raised Double Crochet ( FRDC ) around the next stitch and in every stitch in the row. Turn your work.

FRONT RAISED DOUBLE CROCHET
Yarn over ( YO ), insert your hook around the front stem of the stitch below, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through the last 2 loops.

ROW 3
Repeat Step 2 until you have the necessary amount of rows needed for your project.

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