Crochet Puff Stitch Square Tutorial
The Crochet Puff Stitch Square is a charming and versatile pattern that combines the classic puff stitch with a square motif. This stitch brings a delightful textured look to your projects, making it perfect for creating blankets, afghans, and even decorative items. With its raised and fluffy appearance, the puff stitch adds depth and warmth to your crochet work.
The puff stitch itself involves creating clusters of loops that puff up, creating a three-dimensional effect on the fabric. When combined with the square motif, it results in a visually appealing design that captures attention. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, the Crochet Puff Stitch Square offers a rewarding project to explore your creativity. Experiment with different yarn colors to customize your squares and piece them together for stunning finished creations.
Instruction:
Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):
Chain stitch – ch
Slip stitch – sl.st
Double crochet / Single crochet – dc / sc
Half treble / Half double crochet – h.tr / h.dc
Treble / Double Crochet – tr / dc
3 half tr / dc puff stitch – puff st.
Shell of 3 puff.st – shell: work 1puff st.+ 2ch + 1puff st. + 2ch + 1puff st. in the same st. Stitch - st
Round 1: 4ch, 2tr/dc in last ch, * 3ch, 3tr/dc in last foundation ch; rep from * 2 times, 1ch, 1h.tr/h.dc in 4th ch.
Round 2: 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 1ch and h.tr/h.dc, 1ch, work shell in 1st tr/dc below, * 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 1 ch, work shell in 2nd tr/dc below; rep from *, 2 times, 1ch, sl.st in ch.
Round 3:
Work next steps:
"Beginning of the round #1": 3ch, 2tr/dc in dc/sc below.
"Point #1": 5ch, 3tr/dc + 3ch + 3tr/dc in dc/sc below.
For this round work "Point #1" 2 times more.
"Finishing of the round #1": 5ch, 3tr/dc in dc/sc below, 1ch, 1h.tr/h.dc in 4th ch.
Round 4:
Work next steps:
"Beginning of the round #2": 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 1ch and h.tr/h.dc, 1ch, work shell in 1st tr/dc below.
"Point #2": 1ch, skip 5ch and work 1dc/sc in middle puf st. below, 1ch, work shell in 2nd tr/dc below, 1ch, 1dc/sc in space of 3ch, 1 ch, shell in next 2nd tr/dc of next group of 3sts.
For this round work "Point #2" 2 times more.
"Finishing of the round #2": 1ch, skip 5ch and work 1dc/sc in middle puf st. below, 1ch, work shell in 2nd tr/dc below, 1ch, sl.st in ch.
Round 5:
Work next steps:
"Beginning of the round #1": (see Round 3).
"Middle stitches #1": * 5ch, 3tr/dc in dc/sc below; rep from *. "Point #1": (see Round 3).
"Middle stitches #1": (see above).
"Point #1": (see Round 3).
"Middle stitches #1": (see above).
"Point #1": (see Round 3).
"Middle stitches #1": (see above).
"Finishing of the round #1": (see Round 3).
Round 6:
Work next steps:
Beginning of the round #2": (see Round 4).
"Middle stitches 2": * 1ch, skip 5ch and work 1dc/sc in middle puf st. below, 1ch, work shell in 2nd tr/dc below; rep from *.
"Point 2": (see Round 3). "Middle stitches 2": (see above). "Point 2": (see Round 4).
"Middle stitches 2": (see above).
"Point 2": (see Round 4).
"Middle stitches 2": (see above). "Finishing of the round #2": (see Round 4).
Repeat rows 5 - 6 until you have reached your desired size of square.
Colors & rounds: 1 – green, 2 – pink, 3 & 4 – white, 5 – green, 6 – pink, 7 – green, 8 – purple, 9 – green, 10 – pink, 11 & 12 – white.
Color combinations with red & blue:
Colors & rounds: 1 & 2 – white, 3 & 4 – red, 5 & 6 – white, 7 & 8 - blue.
Color combinations with purple, pink, cyan & yellow:
Colors & rounds: 1 –purple, 2 – pink, 3 – purple, 4 – cyan, 5 – purple, 6 – yellow, 7 – purple, 8 – pink.
