How To Crochet Puff Stitch In The Round For Beginners

"Discover the magic of crochet puff stitches in the round! Dive into our detailed tutorial, complete with photos and a video. To help you master the art of creating these delightful textured stitches. What is a Crochet Puff Stitch? The puff stitch creates a thick and fluffy double-sided bobble. This stitch is a bit like working an unfinished half double crochet, which is abbreviated (HDC). However, rather than completing the HDC as you usually would, you add more loops on the hook, creating the “puffy stitches”. The half-finished half double crochet puff stitch is created by starting 3 half double crochet stitch but leaving the last loop on the hook unfinished. Close the stitch by working a chain one. "

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeThis will depend on the yarn and crochet hook you choose for your project.

Finished SizeFor the sample shown in the video, I used a medium weight yarn and I completed three rounds using eight puff stitches in the beginning round. The finished size is 4-inches round.

Materials List

• Yarn. While you can use any yarn weight for this pattern, I suggest a worsted weight yarn to practice.
  
  
• Crochet hook size that matches your yarn weight.
  
  Scissors
  
  Tapestry needle