Abbreviations

CH	Chain
SC	Single Crochet
YO	Yarn Over
*A* × B	Repeat “A” for a number of B times
( X )	Work all of “X” in ONE stitch
{ }	Notes

• Turn after each row.

Multiples

• Desired length (+1)

Base

1. Foundation Puff Stitch

• CH 2, lengthen loop on hook {Pic. 1},
• *YO, insert hook into 1st CH, YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {5 loops}
• Hold feeding yarn {Pic. 2}, YO, pull through all 5 loops
• Insert hook to loop held and SC {Pic. 3}

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Continue making puff stitch till desired length (working into last SC from now on), and then one more as turning stitch.

We will now work a row of puff clusters on the foundation for the base.

2. 3-Puff Cluster Stitch

• *YO, insert hook into last SC made, YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {5}
• *YO, insert hook into base of last puff, YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {9}
• *YO, insert hook into next SC, YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {13}
• Hold feeding yarn, YO, pull through all 13 loops
• Insert hook to loop held and SC

Pattern repeat

1

• Make one complete puff stitch as turning stitch
• Repeat
  • *YO, insert hook into last SC made, YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {5}
  • *YO, insert hook into base of last puff (i.e. next SC), YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {9}
  • *YO, insert hook into next SC, YO, pull up a loop* × 2 {13}
  • Hold feeding yarn, YO, pull through all 13 loops
  • Insert hook to loop held and SC

Variant

• Make puffs with more loops e.g. 7-loops puffs, for fluffier look
• Adjust size of flowers by length of loops