Hi pals! Welcome to today’s crochet stitch tutorial, the Zig Zag Puff Stitch!
This is a super fun stitch, with about 37 variations, but this one is the simple version of the Zig Zag Puff stitch. All you need for this tutorial is a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight you are using, I’m using a 5mm hook and Red Heart Super Saver in Retro Stripes, scissors, a tapestry needle, and the ability to count up to 22. 😊
I really like the Zig Zag Puff Stitch for a variety of projects, including scarves (pattern coming this fall!), blankets, beanies, fingerless gloves, dish cloths, and really anything you want a little texture and airiness to.
There is also a YouTube video on the Zig Zag Puff Stitch tutorial if that’s more your thing.
Abbreviations and stitches:
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sk – Skip
- St – Stitch
- Puff Stitch: *Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop*. Repeat 2 more times until you have 7 loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull through all of 7 loops on your hook.
Zig Zag Puff Stitch Tutorial
Ch 22.
Row One:
Sc in 2nd and each across. Ch 1, turn.
Row Two:
Sc in 1st st, ch 1, puff in the next, *ch 1, sk the next st, puff in next; repeat from * across, ending with a sc in the final st. Ch 1, turn. (21 stitches total)
Row Three:
Sc in 1 st, *ch 1, sk the next puff st, puff in the next stitch.* repeat from * across, sc in final st. Ch 1, turn. (21 stitches total)
Row Four:
Sc in 1 st, ch 1, puff in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk the next puff st, puff in the next stitch. *repeat from * across, sc in final st. Ch 1, turn. (21 stitches total)
Keep Going!
Keep repeating row 3 and row 4 until you hit your desired length! (21 stitches total)
Final Row:
Single crochet across the top of the project, putting one single crochet in each puff and each chain space (21 stitches total)
Ta-da!
