This beautiful stitch is perfect for all your spring and summer crochet patterns. Featuring gorgeous lacework and a flower-inspired center, the Flower Puff Stitch tutorial works well on a variety of projects. Start off with something small, like a scarf or the adorable Spring Lavender Headband pattern by Olivia Kent. Once you’ve mastered it, you’ll love incorporating this fun stitch into all sorts of crochet garments, including jackets, sweaters, tanks and more.
How to Crochet the Flower Puff Stitch
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gauge: 18 sts and 12 rows = 4” (10cm) in dc.
Materials
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Eco Baby (100% cotton; 137 yards [125 meters]/50 grams)
Hook/Needles: US size E/4 (3.5mm);
Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
ps – puff stitch
ps2tog – puff stitch 2 together
ps3tog – puff stitch 3 together
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (ps)
YO, insert hook into the next st. YO, and pull back through that st (3 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook into the same st. YO, and pull back through that st. Repeat from the * 3 times. (9 loops on hook). YO, and pull through all the loops on your hook. Ch1.
Puff Stitch 2 Together (ps2tog)
YO, insert hook into the next st. YO, and pull back through that st (11 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook into the same st. YO, and pull back through that st. Repeat from the * 3 times. (9 loops on hook).
YO, insert hook into the next st. YO, and pull back through that st (3 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook into the same st. YO, and pull back through that st. Repeat from the * 3 times. (17 loops on hook). YO, and pull through all the loops on your hook. Ch1.
Puff Stitch 3 Together (ps3tog)
YO, insert hook into the next st. YO, and pull back through that st (11 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook into the same st. YO, and pull back through that st. Repeat from the * 3 times. (9 loops on hook).
YO, insert hook into the next st. YO, and pull back through that st (3 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook into the same st. YO, and pull back through that st. Repeat from the * 3 times. (17 loops on hook).
YO, insert hook into the next st. YO, and pull back through that st (19 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook into the same st. YO, and pull back through that st. Repeat from the * 3 times. (25 loops on hook). YO, and pull through all the loops on your hook. Ch1.
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Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in the row, and from bottom to top.
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Chain in multiples of 13 + 3.
Row 1: Ch2, skip 3 ch (counts as first dc of row) dc in 4th ch from hook.
*Ch2, skip 2 sts, ps in next st, ch3, ps in next st. Ch2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st. Ch3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st, ch3, skip 2 sts, dc in next st. Repeat from * all across, dc in next st. Turn work.
Row 2: Ch2, dc in next st. *Ch2, ps3tog in top of last dc made and next 2 ‘ch3’ spaces from previous row.
Ch2, ps in top of last ps3tog. Dc in next dc from previous row.
Ch3, sc in 2nd ch of ‘ch3’ space between 2 ps from previous row, ch3, dc in next dc from previous row.
Repeat from the * all across, dc in next st. Turn work.
Row 3: Ch2, dc in next st. *Ch3, sc in next sc from previous row, ch3, dc in next dc from previous row. Ch2, (ps, ch3, ps) in top of next ps3tog from previous row, ch2, dc in next dc from previous row.
Repeat from the * all across, dc in next st. Turn work.
Row 4: Ch2, dc in next st. *Ch3, sc in 2nd ch of ‘ch3’ space between 2 ps from previous row, ch3, dc in next dc from previous row.
Ch2, ps3tog in top of last dc made and next 2 ‘ch3’ spaces from previous row. Ch2, ps in top of last ps3tog. Dc in next dc from previous row.
Repeat from the * all across, dc in next st. Turn work.
Row 5: Ch2, dc in next st. *Ch2, (ps, ch3, ps) in top of next ps3tog from previous row, ch2, dc in next dc from previous row.
Ch3, sc in next sc from previous row, ch3, dc in next dc from previous row. Repeat from the * all across, dc in next st. Turn work.
Repeat:
Row 2 – 5 until you reach your desired length.
Final Row: Ch2, dc in next st. *Ch3, ps2tog in next 2 ‘ch3’ spaces from previous row, ch3, dc on next dc from previous row.
Ch3, sc in 2nd ch of ‘ch3’ space between 2 ps from previous row, ch3, dc in next dc from previous row.
Repeat from the * all across, dc in next st. Turn work.
Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.
I would love to use it for scarf.
That would look so cute!
This stitch would make a beautiful vest!
how can I access your Archives for flower puff instructions.? Also, why can’t i print it?
Hi Geraldine! Here is the pattern that uses this flower puff stitch: https://www.ilikecrochet.com/magazine/crochet-accessories/spring-lavender-headband/
You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
All these ideas my heads about to pop.lol
I wish I could get these free patterns in snail mail ( postal). We old senior ladies don’t have printers and the such to print them off, I love to crochet.
Hello Sharon! Thank you for your interest in I Like Crochet magazine. At this time, we do not have printed versions of our magazine issues. As a member of I Like Crochet, you’ll be able to access all of the patterns in our archives digitally. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
I’m goimng to use it as the center of a granny square.
I will use co point for a cushion
A baby blanket would be beautiful!
I can see this as a summer tote lined with a bright cotton of contrasting color. Maybe a yellow crochet over a green lining? I also agree with Patricia that this would be beautiful as a shell top.
Beautiful shawl
Looks great. I will use it on a scarf. And as a ending on a baby blanket
This would be beautiful as a shell top