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Today, I'm excited to share with you an incredibly simple and beautiful crochet stitch: the Reversible Puff Stitch. Perfect for beginners, this stitch is ideal for making blankets, scarves, hats, cardigans, headbands, and more. The best part? It’s a one-row repeat and reversible, meaning both sides look identical — great for projects where both sides will be visible!

Materials Needed

  • 4.0 mm crochet hook (or the size recommended for your yarn)

  • Yarn of your choice (variegated, solid, or color-changing yarns all work beautifully)

Instructions

Step 1: Foundation Row

  • Start by chaining an even number of stitches. (In this example, I chained 12.)

  • Skip the first chain and insert your hook into the second chain from the hook.

  • Work a single crochet (SC) into each chain across the row.

  • After completing the row, chain 2 and turn your work.

Step 2: Puff Stitch Row

  • Into the very first stitch:

    • Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop.

    • Repeat this three times in the same stitch. You should now have six loops on your hook.

    • Yarn over and pull through all six loops at once.

    • Chain 1 to secure the puff.

  • Skip the next stitch, and repeat the puff stitch into the following stitch.

  • Continue across the row: Skip 1 stitch, work a puff stitch in the next.

  • At the end, chain 2 and turn your work.

Step 3: Repeating the Pattern

  • Always work puff stitches into the chain spaces (the space right after each puff) from the previous row.

  • Skip each puff itself and focus only on the chain spaces.

  • Repeat the puff stitches across the row.

  • Chain 2 at the end of every row before turning your work.

You can adjust the puff size:

  • If you want larger puffs, yarn over four times instead of three before pulling through all loops.

  • For a looser, more airy fabric, use a larger crochet hook than recommended.

  • For a tighter fabric, use a smaller crochet hook.

Step 4: Finishing the Project

  • When you’re ready to finish:

    • Chain only 1 at the end of your last puff row.

    • Turn and single crochet across the top, inserting your hook into each chain space and stitch.

    • Finish by making a single crochet into the top of the final chain-2 space.

    • Chain 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.

Why You'll Love This Stitch

  • Beginner-Friendly: Very simple and repetitive.

  • Fast: You can complete a scarf in just a few hours!

  • Versatile: Works with all types of yarn — thin, medium, chunky — and all colors.

  • Reversible: Both sides of your project will look beautifully identical.

Whether you want to create a cozy winter accessory or a colorful baby blanket, the Reversible Puff Stitch is a fantastic technique to learn. Plus, it gives your projects a soft, braided look that's both stylish and timeless.

Give this stitch a try and bring your crochet projects to life!
If you enjoyed this tutorial, feel free to explore more easy crochet patterns here at Wonderful Housework. Happy crocheting!