Crochet Textured Puff Stitch

Crochet stitches can bring beautiful texture to any project, and the puff stitch is no exception. The puff stitch creates a raised and fluffy texture, adding depth and dimension to any crochet piece. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, mastering the puff stitch is a great skill to have in your crochet toolkit. With a bit of practice and patience, you can use this stitch to create stunning textures in your crochet projects.

Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):

Chain Stitch – ch

Treble / Double crochet – tr/dc

Font Post tr/dc – FP

Back Post tr/dc – BP

Puff stitch - pff

Font Post puff stitch – FPpf

Back Post puff stitch – BPpf

Stitch – st

Post st – Pst

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 18 + 17

Row 1: Skip 3h, 1tr/dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch, * {1tr/dc in next, 1ch, 1tr/dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch} – make 3 times, {1tr/dc in next, 1ch, 1pff in next, 1ch, skip 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {1tr/dc in next, 1ch, 1tr/dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch} – make 3 times, 1tr/dc in next, 1ch, 1tr/dc in each of next 2ch, turn.

Row 2: Make 2ch, 1BP over second tr/dc below, 1ch, * {1FP over next tr/dc, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, { 1FP over next tr/dc, 1ch, 1BPpf over pff, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {1FP over next tr/dc, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1FP over next tr/dc, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 3: Make 2ch, 1FP over first Pst below, 1ch, * {1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, {BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FPpf over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over next, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.

Row 4: Make 2ch, 1BP over first Pst below, 1ch, * {1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BPpf over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, { 1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BPpf over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over next Pst, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.

Row 5: Make 2ch, 1FP over first Pst below, 1ch, * {BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FPpf over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times, {1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FPpf over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over next Pst, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.

Row 6: Make 2ch, 1BP over first Pst below, 1ch, * {1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BPpf over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times, { 1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BPpf over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over next Pst, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.

Row 7: Make 2ch, 1FP over first Pst below, 1ch, * {1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times, {1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FPpf over next Pst, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from *, {1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1BP over next Pst, 1ch, 1FP over next, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.

Row 8: Make 2ch, 1BP over first Pst, 1ch, * {1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, { 1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BPpf over post pff, 1ch} – make 3 times; rep from {1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1ch} – make 3 times, 1FP over next Pst, 1ch, 1BP over next, 1tr/dc in second ch, turn.

Repeat rows 3 - 8 until you have reached your desired length.