This very handy stitch gives crocheting a beautiful texture!

It looks lovely as a part of intricate crocheting, in granny squares or in appliques in particular. It’s amazingly versatile. The puff stitch or bobble stitch — alternately known as the popcorn stitch — would make a beautiful scarf or even an afghan or a blanket even in and of itself. And if you use your favorite self-striping yarn — Caron Cakes or Bernat Pop! or Lion Brand Mandala — you’ve got the makings of some amazing and one-of-a-kind textile art.

If you’ve been wanting to learn this stitch, this is your chance! This tutorial will get you up to speed in no time. It’s by designer Allison of Dream a Little Bigger. She’s broken the stitch down into some easy and manageable steps.

Now if you prefer learning via video no worries, as you can scroll down to the end of the page and get the YouTube video tutorial that will walk you through. . Follow along and you’ll soon be at home and at ease with this gorgeous crochet stitch!

Click here to get the free tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger

Now if you’re a left-handed crocheter and you like videos, be sure to check out this left-hand video tutorial below! We’ve also included the right-handed version below. After all, as we see it, it never hurts to get some extra reinforcement when learning a new technique.

Left-hand tutorial:

Right-hand tutorial:

And while you’re here, how about some more fabulous video and photo tutorials for a variety of crochet stitches and techniques? You’ll find the links below!

As always, happy crocheting!

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