tip top tutorial : the Little Lady Puff stitch

disclaimer :

please note that i am a self-taught crocheter

i look at patterns, panic, do it 500 times

and change it until it works for me.

there are a lot of puff stitch patterns out there

but this is what i do.

if it works for you, marvelous!!!

if not, that's ok, keep searching for one you like.

if you have any questions or need help

email me at ohlovelovely at gmail dot com

this tutorial is much anticipated

especially by the lovely sarah and julie.

i apologize it has taken so long to actually post.

let us begin with the supplies

and dont forget patience.

when i try new patterns,

i always need patience.

SC=single crochet

DC=double crochet

step 1 - creating your foundation circle

chain 4

slip stitch into your first chain to form a circle.

inside the circle, make 8 SC 

slip stitch into your first SC.

you will have this :

step 2 - starting your first puff stitch

chain 3 (this counts as your first DC)

in the same hole that you slip stitched into in step 1, make 4 DC

you will have 5 "rungs", as i call them

step 3 - finishing your first puff stitch

this is where it gets a little tricky, heee

take your hook out (as pictured below)

put it through the top stitch of your first DC (i.e., your chain 3)

THEN put it back through your original working hole.

i pinch all the DC together so its easier to hold (see below).

now yarn over and pull through BOTH strands of yarn on your hook

it will turn you 5 rungs into your first puff.

step 3 - the in-between

in between each of your puff stitches you will want 3 chains.

so chain 3

. . . whew that was tough . . .

step 4 - creating your second puff stitch

in your next SC of your foundation circle, make 5 DC

now, take out your hook

and put it through the third stitch of your chain 3

yarn over and pull through BOTH stitches on your hook.

chain 3

and you are done with your second puff stitch

** repeat step 4 in the remaining 6 SC on your foundation circle.

step 5 - close off first round

once you've made a puff in each of the 8 SC of your foundation circle

slip stitch into the chain-3-hole between your first and second puff.

 if you just want one round of puffs, you can tie off here.

i did this for Sue

but if you want two rounds, proceed to step 6.

here's what the back looks like so far :

step 6 - creating round two

create 2 puff stitches in each chain-3-hole.

you will make a total of 16 puff stitches by the time you go all the way around.

slip stitch into the chain-3-hole of your first and second puff stitches

tie off.

tada, you've made a puff flower worthy of a Little Lady blanket.

woooooooo weeeeeeee.

in no time at all you will piles 

of puff flowers and puff granny squares

ready to be turned into blankets or pillows or anything.

sniffle.

Henry and Hoot will be so proud.