💫 Super Soft Crochet Puff Stitch Blanket | Easy Blanket & Scarf Pattern for Beginners, by Dimple CREATIVE Studio on YouTube. 13 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 13 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Check the yarn label and pick the hook size it recommends. Chunky yarn usually calls for a 6 to 8 mm hook. Make a slip knot and chain 20 stitches for a narrow scarf, or more for a wider one.
Work one row of single crochet into the chain. This gives a firm base edge and makes the puff rows easier to count.
Start the puff stitch: yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, and pull up a loop about as tall as a single crochet. Repeat this yarn over and pull up three or four more times in the same stitch.
You now have several loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all the loops at once, then chain one to lock the puff closed.
Skip one stitch, then make the next puff in the following stitch. Keep repeating skip one, puff, chain one across the row.
At the end of the row, work one single crochet in the last stitch so the edge stays straight. Chain one and turn your work.
Work the next row by making a puff into each chain-one space from the row below. This keeps the puffs stacked in neat columns.
Repeat the puff rows until the scarf is as long as you want, usually about 150 to 180 cm for a wrap-around scarf.
Finish with one row of single crochet for a tidy edge. Cut the yarn, leaving a 15 cm tail, and pull it through the last loop.
Weave the loose ends into the fabric with a tapestry needle. Block the scarf lightly with a damp cloth and let it dry flat.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep every loop of a puff the same height, or the stitch will look lumpy.
Count your puffs at the end of each row so the scarf does not get wider or narrower.
Do not pull the final yarn over too tight when closing a puff, or the stitch will pucker.
Use a stitch marker at the start of each row to keep track of where the row begins.
Questions
Can I make a blanket with this stitch instead of a scarf?
Yes. Chain enough stitches for the width you want, then repeat the puff rows until the blanket is the length you need. Expect to use much more yarn than for a scarf.
How much yarn does a chunky puff stitch scarf need?
It depends on the yarn weight and scarf length. For a standard adult scarf, buy two to three balls of chunky yarn and check the yardage on the label before you start.
Is the puff stitch hard for a total beginner?
It helps to know chain and single crochet first. The puff itself is just repeated yarn overs into one stitch, so most people get the rhythm after a few tries.
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