In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet the puff stitch step by step that even beginners can follow. The puff stitch is a textured, cozy stitch that adds dimension to your work and looks so beautiful!
If you are just learning to crochet, this stitch uses just the crochet basic stitches and is easy to master. I’m adding this crochet puff stitch to my growing crochet stitch library, check it out for more fun stitch ideas!
How to Crochet the Puff Stitch Step by Step
Start with a chain of 20. Your starting chain can be larger or smaller as needed, but keep it an even number + 4. Here I have 16 + 4 =20
Step 1: Yarn over, insert hook into the fourth chain from hook, pull up a loop. You know have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 2: Yarn over, insert hook into SAME CHAIN SPACE as before, pull up a loop. You should now have 5 loops on your hook.
Step 3: Yarn over, insert hook into again into SAME CHAIN SPACE as before, pull up a loop. You should now have 7 loops on your hook.
Step 4: Time to close the puff. Yarn over and slowly pull through ALL loops on the hook.
Step 5: Ch 1 to lock and finish off the puff stitch.
Skip one chain, and into the next chain make another puff stitch. Repeat till the end of the row.
At the end of row 1, you should end up with 9 puffs.
Turn work.
Repeat row: Ch 3, create puffs into the spaces between the two puffs of the row below and create your last puff into the ch3 turn chain of below row. Turn.
Crochet Puff Stitch Video:
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Conclusion:
Once you figure out how to crochet the puff stitch, it will easily elevate your crochet projects with texture and dimension. Your first few puffs might feel difficult, but once you make a few more, you will develop a rhythm and pulling through all those loops gets easier and easier. Here are a few tips:
- Do not over tighten your loops, keep loops loose and tall.
- Be consistent, keep all of your loops similar in size. to prevent wonky rows.
- Make your loops taller to create puffier puffs.
I use this stitch in my free crochet puff stitch scarf pattern that is a great project to try next! Or if you are just exploring stitches and motifs, this crochet diamond pattern is unique and just as easy.
Happy Crocheting!
