Crochet 3D Marshmallow Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Marshmallow Stitch is the pattern to try if you want to give your work a beautiful 3D texture.
Its 3D effect and unique look can be intimidating, but it’s honestly not complicated. The pattern is mainly made up of double crochet variations and clusters, and the construction is relatively easy.
This adorable pattern works great for blankets and wearables that need a thick and fun fabric. It looks good in a single color and stunning in multiple colors.
Learn how to crochet the Marshmallow Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- Acrylic DK Yarn
- 4mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- yo- yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- fpdc5tog – front post double crochet 5 together
- fpdc10tog – front post double crochet 10 together
Special Stitches
Front Post Double Crochet 5 Together (fpdc5tog) – *yo, insert hook, from front to back and around the dc post below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook* x 5, yo and pull through all 6 loops on the hook, ch1
Front Post Double Crochet 10 Together (fpdc10tog) – *yo, insert your hook, from front to back and around the dc post below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook* x 10, yo and pull through all 11 loops on the hook, ch1
Notes
- ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row
- the section between ( ) is crocheted in the same stitch or chain space
Instructions
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 8 + 2. My starting chain is 42chs.
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from the hook, *ch3, sk3, sc in next*, repeat from * until the end of the row, turn.
Row 2: ch3 (counts as a dc), *(5dc) in next ch3 space*, repeat from * until you crocheted in last ch3 space, dc in last stitch, ch1, turn.
Row 3: sc in first stitch, *ch3, fpdc10tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below*, repeat from * until the end of the row (at the end, you sc in the space between the 5dc and the ch3 made on Row 2), turn.
Row 4: ch3 (counts as a dc), *(5dc) in next ch3 space*, repeat from * until you crocheted in last ch3 space, dc in last stitch, ch1, turn.
Row 5: sc in the first stitch, fpdc5tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below, *ch3, fpdc10tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below*, repeat from * until you have 1 group of 5dc left, ch3, fpdc5tog, sc in the space between the group of 5dc and the ch3 you made on Row 4
Repeat Rows 2-4 until you have the desired length.
