I find with crochet that there are so many new things to learn. I, myself, find that as I learn stitches they become my "new favourites". I love stitches that can add texture to my projects so I really liked the puff stitch when I learned it. That's why I wanted to feature it today. It's really simple to do once you get the hang of it. Follow along with me and we'll get started. |
To begin the puff stitch it's like starting a double crochet. You will want to yarn over and then insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Instead of finishing the double crochet like normal you'll want to yarn over and insert the hook into the stitch again, drawing up a loop once more. Do this 4-6 times, depending on the weight of your yarn and how puffy you want your puff stitch. Yarn over and pull the loop through all the loops until there are only 2 left. At the end you'll finish your puff stitch like you would a double crochet and move on to your next stitch. (Yarn over and draw through the 2 loops left of the hook.)
I found that when I was first learning this stitch my loops would get really tight. To avoid that, when you're pulling up the loop make it looser than normal because you will have to fit your hook through all the loops on your hook. I also find that with bulky yarn I like to only draw up 4 loops whereas with worsted I like to draw up a loop 5 or 6 times depending on the project. Not only that, Caron Simply Soft is a bit lighter than Universal Uptown Worsted.
I have created a few patterns that show off the puff stitch like the title image, Dainty Puff Stitch Hat, and also the Sylvia and Denise cowl. I have enjoyed playing with this stitch and learning how to use it effectively. For you though, I have a special offer. I would like to give you 50% off my Sylvia cowl, valid until the end of October (2015). Just enter SYLVIA50 when you check out.
I found that when I was first learning this stitch my loops would get really tight. To avoid that, when you're pulling up the loop make it looser than normal because you will have to fit your hook through all the loops on your hook. I also find that with bulky yarn I like to only draw up 4 loops whereas with worsted I like to draw up a loop 5 or 6 times depending on the project. Not only that, Caron Simply Soft is a bit lighter than Universal Uptown Worsted.
I have created a few patterns that show off the puff stitch like the title image, Dainty Puff Stitch Hat, and also the Sylvia and Denise cowl. I have enjoyed playing with this stitch and learning how to use it effectively. For you though, I have a special offer. I would like to give you 50% off my Sylvia cowl, valid until the end of October (2015). Just enter SYLVIA50 when you check out.
Your turn:
What's your favourite stitch?
What's one stitch you'd like to learn but maybe are a bit nervous to try?
What's your favourite stitch?
What's one stitch you'd like to learn but maybe are a bit nervous to try?