How to Make the Textured Puff Crochet Stitch
The textured puff crochet stitch is a variation of the basic puff stitch that creates a more complex and intricate texture. This stitch involves working the puff stitch in a specific pattern, such as alternating it with other stitches, to create a unique and textured design. The result is a beautiful and detailed fabric that adds depth and interest to crochet projects. The textured puff stitch can be used in a variety of ways, such as in blankets, scarves, hats, and other accessories, to create a rich and intricate texture that is both visually appealing and tactile. This stitch is suitable for intermediate to advanced crocheters and is a great way to challenge and expand your crochet skills.
Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):
Chain Stitch – ch
Double crochet / single crochet – dc/sc
Treble / double crochet – tr/dc
Double treble / triple crochet – dtr/trc
Front Post treble / Front Post double crochet – FPtr/FPdc Back Post treble / Back Post double crochet – BPtr/BPdc Front Post dc / Front Post sc – FPdc/FPsc
Puff stitch – pff: yarn over, insert hook into space of 1ch (or st), yarn over, draw yarn through stitch. Repeat preceding step 3 times. Yarn over and draw through first 8 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Shell of 2 pff – shell: make 1pff + 1ch + 1pff in same space of 1ch (or st). Stitch – st
Post st - pst
Foundation Chain: 24 + 5 chs
Row 1: skip 3ch, * make 1 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 2ch, shell in next ch, 1ch, skip 2ch, 1tr/dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, 5dtr/trc in next ch, 1ch, skip 3ch, 1dc/sc in next, 1ch, skip 3ch, 5dtr/trc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1tr/dc in next, 1ch, skip 2ch, shell in next ch, 1ch, skip 2ch; rep from*, work 1tr/dc in each of next 2ch, turn.
Row 2: make 2ch, * 1BPtr/BPdc over next tr/dc below, 1ch, shell in shell (work shell in space of 1ch of shell below), 1ch, 1BPtr/BPd over next tr/dc below, 1ch, 1FPdc/FPsc over each of next 4dtr/trc below, 3ch, skip 1dtr/trc, 1FPdc/FPsc over each of next 4dtr/trc below, 1ch, 1BPtr/BPdc over next tr/dc below, 1ch, shell in shell, 1ch; rep from*, 1BPtr/BPdc over next tr/dc below, 1tr/dc in third ch, turn.
Row 3: make 2ch, * 1FPtr/FPdc over next pst below, 1ch, shell in shell, 1ch, 1FPtr/FPdc over next pst below, 1ch, 5dtr/trc in space of 1ch, 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 1ch, 5dtr/trc in next space of 1ch, 1ch, 1FPtr/FPdc over next pst below, 1ch, shell in shell, 1ch; rep from *, work 1FPtr/FPdc over next pst below, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.
Row 4: make 2ch, * 1BPtr/BPdc over next pst below, 1ch, shell in shell, 1ch, 1BPtr/BPd over next pst below, 1ch, 1FPdc/FPsc over each of next 4dtr/trc below, 3ch, skip 1dtr/trc, 1FPdc/FPsc over each of next 4dtr/trc below, 1ch, 1BPtr/BPdc over next pst below, 1ch, shell in shell, 1ch; rep from*, 1BPtr/BPdc over next pst below, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.
Repeat rows 3 - 4.
Wool + Cotton
Colorsandrows: 1-3–white;4– beige;5–brown;6&7–white;8–brown;9–darkbrown;10&11– white; 12 – dark brown; 13 – beige; 14 - 23 – white; 24 – beige; 25 – brown; 26 - 28 – white.
