Why not try out this project once you have completed the puff stitch workshop.

NEXT STEPS PROJECT 4: PUFF HEART MOTIF

UK Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, treble crochet, slip stitch, puff stitch, work in rounds, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level: Terms: Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain(ch) Slip stitch(slst) Treble crochet(tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Note: Begin each round in a corner ch2 space with a ch3 which counts as the first tr of the round, for example (ch3, then 2tr, ch2, 3tr) unless stated otherwise.

Each subsequent corner in the ch2 space = (3tr, ch2, 3tr) unless stated otherwise

The Puff stitch = *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through* repeat 4 times, 8 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all stitches on the hook.

Change colour for each bobble stitch to create definition.

Instructions: Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring create *1 puff stitch, ch2* repeat from * to * 4 times, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 2: Join in any corner ch2 sp, (puff stitch, ch2, puff stitch) to create the corner, repeat from * to * 4times, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 3: Join in any corner ch2 sp,*(puff stitch, ch2, puff stitch) to create the corner*, 3tr,  repeat from * to *, into the next spaces create 1 puff stitch, corner, 1 puff stitch, corner, 1 puff stitch, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 4: Begin with a *corner, then into each of the next spaces create3tr 2 times*, rep * from * to * join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 5+: Repeat round 4 add an extra 3tr to each round to make a bigger square.  join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

US Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, slip stitch, puff stitch, work in rounds,  increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Double crochet(dctr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Note: Begin each round in a corner ch2 space with a ch3 which counts as the first dc of the round, for example (ch3, then 2dc, ch2, 3dc) unless stated otherwise.

Each subsequent corner in the ch2 space = (3dc, ch2, 3dc) unless stated otherwise

The Puff stitch = *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through* repeat 4 times, 8 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all stitches on the hook.

Change colour for each bobble stitch to create definition.

Instructions: Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring create *1 puff stitch, ch2* repeat from * to * 4 times, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 2: Join in any corner ch2 sp, (puff stitch, ch2, puff stitch) to create the corner, repeat from * to * 4times, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 3: Join in any corner ch2 sp,*(puff stitch, ch2, puff stitch) to create the corner*, 3tr,  repeat from * to *, into the next spaces create 1 puff stitch, corner, 1 puff stitch, corner, 1 puff stitch, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 4: Begin with a *corner, then into each of the next spaces create3dc 2 times*, rep * from * to * join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 5+: Repeat round 4 add an extra 3dc to each round to make a bigger square.  join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

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NEXT STEPS CROCHET WORKSHOP 6 - Puff Stitch

Puff Stitch

In the next steps of the learn to crochet course we work on more complex stitches, workshop 6 covers how to create a puff stitch.

Find the complete course on my website or if you prefer you will find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

Workshop objectives:

• Understand what a puff stitch is 
• Learn how to create a puff stitch 
• Practice with task

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 Left Handed Video

Practice Task - UK Terms

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Note: 

The Puff stitch = *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through* repeat 4 times, 8 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all stitches on the hook.

Abbreviations: 

Chain (ch)

Double crochet (dc) 
Treble crochet (tr) 
Repeat (rep) 
Skip (sk) 
Stitch (st)

Instructions:  
Rows 1 to 10: Completed in the shell stitch, cluster stitch, bobble stitch, and popcorn stitch workshops.

Row 11: ch1, *puff stitch, ch3* rep from * to * 5 times, puff stitch, ch2, tr into the last stitch, ch1, turn.

Row 12: dc into each st across, ch3, turn.

Please note this is the full pattern in symbols

Practice Task - US Terms

Skip to UK Terms 

Note: 

The Puff stitch = *Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through* repeat 4 times, 8 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all stitches on the hook.

Abbreviations: 

Chain (ch) 
Single crochet (sc) 
Double crochet (dc) 
Repeat (rep) 
Skip (sk) 
Stitch (st) 

Instructions:

Rows 1 to 10: Completed in the shell stitch, cluster stitch, bobble stitch, and popcorn stitch workshops.

Row 11: ch1, *puff stitch, ch3* rep from * to * 5 times, puff stitch, ch2, dc into the last stitch, ch1, turn.

Row 12: sc into each st across, ch3, turn.

Please note this is the full pattern in symbols

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Crochet Heart Pattern

Why not share the love with these pocket hearts, a perfect way to show our loved ones we care. 

PROJECT: CROCHET HEART

UK Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, magic ring, yarn over, chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, work in rounds, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level: Terms: Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 5 cm x 5 cm Not important Magic Ring(MR) Slipstitch(slst) Chain (ch) Double crochet(dc) Half treble crochet(htr) Treble crochet(tr) Double treble crochet(dtr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(ST) Repeat() Stitches into 1 stitch []

Instructions: 

Round 1: Start with a ch2 into a Magic Ring, then continue with the following stitches into the MR, 3dtr, 4tr, dtr, 4tr, 3dtr.  Pull the MR mostly closed, leave a small space in the middle then ch2 and slst into the remaining hole and pull closed.

Round 2: dc into the ch from the previous round, 2htr into the next ST, 3htr into the next ST, 2htr into the next ST, htr into the next 3 STS, 2htr into the next ST, [htr, tr, htr] into the next ST, 2htr into the next ST, htr into the next 3 STS, 2htr into the next ST, 3htr into the next ST, 2htr into the next ST, dc, then slst into the ch from the previous round.

Round 3: dc into the next 2 STS, (dc into the next ST, 2dc into the next ST) repeat 3 times, dc into the next 6 STS, 3dc into the next ST, dc into the next 6 STS, (2dc into the next ST, dc into the next ST) repeat 3 times, dc into the next 2 STS, slst into the first ST to join.  FO. 

US Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, magic ring, yarn over, chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, work in rounds, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 5 cm x 5 cm Not important Magic Ring(MR) Slipstitch(slst) Chain (ch) Single crochet(sc) Half double crochet(hdc) Double crochet(dc) Treble crochet(tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(ST) Repeat() Stitches into 1 stitch []

Instructions: 

Round 1: Start with a ch2 into a Magic Ring, then continue with the following stitches into the MR, 3tr, 4dc, tr, 4dc, 3tr. Pull the MR mostly closed, leave a small space in the middle then ch2 and slst into the remaining hole and pull closed.

Round 2: sc into the ch from the previous round, 2hdc into the next ST, 3hdc into the next ST, 2hdc into the next ST, hdc into the next 3 STS, 2hdc into the next ST, [hdc, dc, hdc] into the next ST, 2hdc into the next ST, hdc into the next 3 STS, 2hdc into the next ST, 3hdc into the next ST, 2hdc into the next ST, sc, then slst into the ch from the previous round.

Round 3: sc into the next 2 STS, (sc into the next ST, 2sc into the next ST) repeat 3 times, sc into the next 6 STS, 3sc into the next ST, sc into the next 6 STS, (2sc into the next ST, sc into the next ST) repeat 3 times, sc into the next 2 STS, slst into the first ST to join. FO.

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Why not try out this project once you have completed the popcorn stitch workshop.

NEXT STEPS PROJECT 3: POPCORN HEART MOTIF

UK Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, treble crochet, slip stitch, popcorn stitch, work in rounds, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level: Terms: Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain(ch) Slip stitch(slst) Treble crochet(tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Note: Begin each round in a corner ch2 space with a ch3 which counts as the first tr of the round, for example (ch3, then 2tr, ch2, 3tr) unless stated otherwise.

Each subsequent corner in the ch2 space = (3tr, ch2, 3tr) unless stated otherwise

The Popcorn stitch = 4 complete treble crochets into the same stitch, remove the loop from the hook, insert the hook in the first treble crochet and pull through the dropped stitch, finish with a chain.

Change colour for each bobble stitch to create definition.

Instructions: Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, 2tr then ch2, *tr3 then ch2* 3 times, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 2: Create 4 corners into each ch2 sp, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 3: Begin with a corner, then into each of the next spaces create 1popcorn, corner, 3tr, *into the next corner space create (1popcorn, ch2, 1 popcorn), 3tr*, rep * from * to * join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 4: Begin with a corner, then into each of the next spaces create *1popcorn, 1popcorn, corner*, 3tr, 1 popcorn, corner, rep * from * to * 1 popcorn, 3tr, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 5: Begin with a corner, then into each of the next spaces create 1popcorn, 3tr, 1popcorn, corner, 3tr, 1 popcorn, 3tr, corner, 3tr, 1 popcorn, 3tr, corner, 3tr, 1 popcorn, 3tr, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 6: Begin with a (1popcorn, ch2, 1 popcorn) into the corner, then into each of the next spaces create 1popcorn, 3tr, 3tr, (1popcorn, ch2, 1 popcorn) into the next corner, 1 popcorn, 1 popcorn, 3tr, 3tr, corner, 3tr 4times, corner, 3tr, 3tr, 1 popcorn, 1 popcorn, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 7: Begin with a *corner, then into each of the next spaces create3tr 5times*, rep * from * to * join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 8+: Repeat round 7 add an extra 3tr to each round to make a bigger square. 

US Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, slip stitch, popcorn stitch, work in rounds,  increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Double crochet(dctr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Note: Begin each round in a corner ch2 space with a ch3 which counts as the first dc of the round, for example (ch3, then 2dc, ch2, 3dc) unless stated otherwise.

Each subsequent corner in the ch2 space = (3dc, ch2, 3dc) unless stated otherwise

The Popcorn stitch = 4 complete double crochet into the same stitch, remove the loop from the hook, insert the hook in the first double crochet and pull through the dropped stitch, finish with a chain.

Change colour for each bobble stitch to create definition.

Instructions: Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, 2dc then ch2, *dc3 then ch2* 3 times, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 2: Create 4 corners into each ch2 sp, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 3: Begin with a corner, then into each of the next spaces create 1popcorn, corner, 3dc,

*into the next corner space create (1popcorn, ch2, 1 popcorn), 3dc*, rep * from * to * join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 4: Begin with a corner, then into each of the next spaces create *1popcorn, 1popcorn, corner*, 3dc, 1 popcorn, corner, rep * from * to * 1 popcorn, 3dc, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 5: Begin with a corner, then into each of the next spaces create 1popcorn, 3dc, 1popcorn, corner, 3dc, 1 popcorn, 3dc, corner, 3dc, 1 popcorn, 3dc, corner, 3dc, 1 popcorn, 3dc, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 6: Begin with a (1popcorn, ch2, 1 popcorn) into the corner, then into each of the next spaces create 1popcorn, 3dc, 3dc, (1popcorn, ch2, 1 popcorn) into the next corner, 1 popcorn, 1 popcorn, 3dc, 3dc, corner, 3dc 4times, corner, 3dc, 3dc, 1 popcorn, 1 popcorn, join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 7: Begin with a *corner, then into each of the next spaces create3dc 5times*, rep * from * to * join with slst to the first stitch of the round.  FO.

Round 8+: Repeat round 7 add an extra 3dc to each round to make a bigger square. 

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