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Puff Stitch: step-by-step tutorial

A crochet puff stitch is made by pulling up several long loops in the same stitch and closing them together. Yarn over, insert the hook, and pull up a loop, repeating three to five times, then yarn over and pull through all loops. The result is a soft, oval cluster.

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How to puff stitch, step by step

  1. Yo, insert the hook into the stitch, yo and pull up a loop to the height of a dc — 3 loops on hook.
  2. Repeat 2 more times in the same stitch — 7 loops on hook.
  3. Yo and pull through all 7 loops.
  4. Ch 1 to close the puff.
  5. Sk 1 st and work the next puff, or follow the pattern repeat.

How do you do a puff stitch in crochet?

A puff stitch is done by pulling up several elongated loops into one stitch and closing all loops together with one yarn-over.

Keep each loop the same height so the puff is even and does not twist.

Why is my puff stitch hard to pull through?

A puff is hard to close when loops are too short or the hook throat is narrow. Pull each loop to double crochet height and use a hook with a rounded head.

Some crocheters close in two steps: pull through all but two loops, then yo and pull through the last two.

What can you make with puff stitch?

Puff stitch is used for textured blankets, flower motifs, hats and cushion covers.

Rows of puffs worked into chain spaces create a quilted look.

Patterns that use puff stitch

Frequently asked questions

What does ps mean in crochet?

Ps usually means puff stitch.

Is puff stitch the same as bobble?

No. Puff loops are never partially completed, unlike bobble dc.

Does puff stitch use a lot of yarn?

Yes, more than single or double crochet.