The crochet pattern in your image is known as the “V-stitch puff” or “puff shell stitch”. It’s made using puff stitches that create a textured, open design — great for scarves, blankets, or decorative edges. Here’s how you can make it step-by-step:
- Full step-by-step written pattern (US terms)
- Detailed explanation of each stitch
- Tips for making it neat and even
🧶 What You’ll Need
- Yarn: Medium (DK or worsted weight) — you used a smooth pink acrylic yarn.
- Hook: 4 mm or 4.5 mm (depending on yarn thickness)
- Scissors and tapestry needle
🪡 Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| yo | yarn over |
| st | stitch |
| sp | space |
| dc | double crochet |
| puff st | puff stitch (see below) |
🌸 Puff Stitch (used in this pattern)
The puff stitch is the main texture you see. Here’s how to make one:
- Yo, insert hook into stitch or space.
- Yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
- Repeat steps 1–2 4 more times (you’ll have 11 loops on your hook).
- Yo, pull through all loops.
- Ch 1 to close and secure the puff.
👉 You can adjust puff height:
- For a fluffier puff, repeat step 2 five times (6 yo in total).
- For a smaller puff, do it only three times.
✨ Pattern: Puff V-Stitch Band
This makes the exact pattern in your image — a narrow strip (you can widen it later).
Foundation Chain
- Chain a multiple of 3 + 2 (for example, 14 + 2 = 16 chains).
Row 1
- Dc in the 5th chain from hook (the skipped 4 chains count as your first dc + 1 ch space).
- Ch 1, skip next chain.
- Puff stitch in next chain.
- Ch 1, skip next chain.
- Dc in next chain.
- Repeat steps 2–5 across the row.
- Turn your work.
Row 2
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- (Ch 1, puff stitch in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next dc) repeat across.
- Turn.
Row 3 and onward
Repeat Row 2 until your strip reaches the desired length.
🪄 Optional: Make it Wider
To make it wider (for a scarf or blanket), simply:
- Start with more chain multiples of 3 + 2.
- The pattern naturally repeats — puff, ch 1, dc.
🌷 Pro Tips for Perfect Texture
- Keep loops even: When pulling up loops for the puff, make sure each one is the same height.
- Tighten only after pulling through all loops: If you tighten mid-way, the puff will look uneven.
- Blocking: Lightly steam-block your finished piece to open up the pattern.
- Yarn choice: Smooth yarn (like acrylic or cotton) shows off puff details best. Fluffy yarn can hide the stitch definition.