Learn how to crochet this fun Puff Stitch square! Lots of squishy texture and perfect for stash busting!

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Crochet Puff Stitch Square WRITTEN PATTERN

USA STITCH TERMS

You can use any yarn and hook you would like.

Hook Size(s): Use a slightly larger hook size than your yarn recommends.

I used Pastel Yarn: Papatya Batik with a 4.5mm Hook Rainbow Yarn: Stylecraft Wondersoft Merry Go Round (shade "Starburst") with a 4.5mm Hook.

Abbreviations:

• Ch = Chain

• DC= Double Crochet

• TR= Treble Crochet

• St = Stitch

• Sl St = Slip Stitch

• Puff Stitch = * YO hook, insert into sp, draw up a loop * repeat 3 more times. You will have a total of 7 loops on your hook. YO and pull through first 6 loops. 2 loops left, YO and pull through last 2 loops.

• Starting Puff Stitch = YO hook, insert into stitch, draw up a loop, YO hook, insert into same stitch, draw up a loop. With 5 loops on hook, YO and pull through first 4 loops. 2 loops left, YO and pull through last 2 loops.

Foundation Ring: Ch 2, Create starting puff stitch in ring.

* Ch 2, Puff Stitch into ring. * Repeat 6 more times for a total of 8 puff stitches (including starting puff)

Sl st into the first Ch 2.

Round 2: Ch 2, Create starting puff stitch in first Ch 2 sp from previous round.

Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp.

Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp.

This creates your first corner. (2 puff stitches, ch 3, 2 puff stitches)

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. (Second corner)

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. (Third corner)

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 2 sp. (Last corner)

Ch 1, puff stitch into next Ch 2 sp.

Ch 1, sl st in first Ch 1 sp from the beginning of the round.

Round 3: Ch 2, starting puff stitch in same sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. (First corner)

* Ch 1, puff stitch in next Ch 1 sp. * Repeat until next Ch 3 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. (Second corner)

* Ch 1, puff stitch in next Ch 1 sp. * Repeat until next Ch 3 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. (Third corner)

* Ch 1, puff stitch in next Ch 1 sp. * Repeat until next Ch 3 sp.

Ch 1, puff stitch into Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 3, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. Ch 1, puff stitch into the same Ch 3 sp. (Last corner)

* Ch 1, puff stitch in next Ch 1 sp. * Repeat until you reach your starting puff stitch.

Ch 1, Sl st in first Ch 1 sp from the beginning of the round.

Keep repeating Row 3 until you reach the square size you desire.

Once you reach the size you like, tie off and weave in your ends.

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please do let me know.

Happy Crocheting!

Robin