Puff stitches are a favorite of mine. I just LOVE the texture they can bring to any project.

One thing I love to do with puffs are combine them in different ways and patterns. So far, I’ve worked up 4 different swatches that use the puff stitch in a variety of ways. Here is a quick reference list if you want to check them out:

• The Harvest Stitch
• The Pinecone Stitch
• The Alternating Puff Stitch

This new stitch, the Wheat Stitch, is probably the most complex of the 4 stitches! It’s not difficult to make, but it has a few more repeating rows to get the nice pattern you see below:

If you make this stitch, please share pictures!! I absolutely LOVE it when I’m able to see what you guys are making! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

Want to get rid of the ads? This stitch pattern is available as apart of a PDF bundle with 3 OTHER stitch patterns—all my November stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

This stitch is also apart of a larger series called the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! Be sure to join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

You can also view a Master List of all the stitch patterns that have been released! This way, you’ll be able to see pictures of all the individual stitches and learn your favorites!

HOW TO CROCHET THE WHEAT STITCH

All right, let’s get started on this stitch pattern!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 6+1
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
3. Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

MATERIALS

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Mary Maxim Woodlands, but you can use anything)
• H/5mm Hook

SPECIAL STITCH: PUFF STITCH (PUFF ST)

YO, insert hook into indicated st. YO, pull up a loop. (YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop) 2 times. YO, pull through 6 loops on hook. YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook.

View a tutorial on this stitch here if you need help.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fsc a multiple of 6+1 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of  6+2, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next fsc. Sk 1 fsc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next fsc. *Ch 2, sk 2 fsc, sc in next fsc. Ch 2, sk 2 fsc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next fsc. Rep from * until 3 fsc left. Sk 1 fsc, dc in last 2 fsc, turn. 

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Sk next puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. *Ch 2, sk next puff st and ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp and puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 1 puff st and 2 dc are left. Sk next puff st, dc in last 2 dc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc. Sc in next puff st, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next puff st. *Ch 3, sk next ch-2 sps and sc, sc in next puff st. Sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next puff st. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc, *(puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc. Rep from * until 2 sc left. Dc in last 2 sc, turn. 

GET THIS STITCH PATTERN AD-FREE + BONUS STITCHES!

Click HERE to buy the inexpensive PDF pattern, which includes all the Thanksgiving themed stitches below:

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next ch 2 sp. *Sk next puff st, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2, sk next puff st and ch-2 sp, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Dc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc. Ch 3, sk ch-2 sps and sc, *sc in next puff st, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in next puff st. Ch 3, sk ch-2 sps and sc. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Sc in last 2 dc, turn. 

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc. (Puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-3 sp. *Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc. Ch 2, sk next sc, (puff st, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * until 2 sc left. Dc in last 2 sc, turn. 

Rep rows 2-7 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning how to crochet the Wheat Stitch. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!

The post How to Crochet the Wheat Stitch appeared first on .

As mentioned, I know at first glance this stitch looks like the Waffle Stitch. HOWEVER, don’t worry! Although it looks similar, is is made in a different way. While the Waffle stitch uses fpdc or fptr to create the “squares”, this stitch uses fpsc and regular dc! Also, the backside looks very different from the back of the waffle stitch. Intrigued yet? Read on to find out more about the Windowpane stitch and how to make it!

I first made this stitch as I was experimenting with post stitch single crochet. This isn’t a stitch you see as often—usually, people use the front post double or triple crochet. However, the fpsc can be useful at times too! It is made in the exact same way as any other post stitch. You simply work a sc, but around the post of a stitch rather than the top loops. Don’t worry, it’s not hard!

Want to print this pattern easily? There is an option besides just viewing it here, and it comes with more stitch patterns! The PDF version of this stitch pattern includes all the other stitches in September—it can be found HERE. This PDF is inexpensive and ad-free.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch is apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along, which is running throughout all of 2019! We are more than halfway through the year, but you can still jump in now if you’d like to! Be sure to view the master list of stitches released so far HERE, or join the community in my Facebook Group HERE.

I absolutely LOVE it when you guys make the stitches and share pictures! Please, please, please, share if you’ve made one of them! You can post in the Facebook group, or tag me on Instagram.

How to Crochet the Windowpane Stitch

All right, let’s get started!

• To Pin this Tutorial to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To get the PDF version of this pattern (+3 bonus stitch patterns!) click HERE
• To pre-order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

Notes

• Stitch pattern is a multiple of 3
• Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc
• Ch 1 at beginning of rows does NOT count as sc

Materials

You can potentially use ANY yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here’s what I used:

1. Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn (worsted weight)
2. H/8 (5mm) crochet hook

Instructions

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the video above! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps. You can pause it at any time if you need to focus in on a given step!

Fsc a multiple of 3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 3+1, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc across. Turn. 

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc. *Fpsc around next dc, ch 2, fpsc around next dc. Sc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 st left. Sc in last st, turn.

Like this pattern so far? Be sure to grab the PDF containing ALL of September’s stitch patterns HERE!

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next sc *Sk next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Sk next dc, dc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 st let. Dc in last st, turn.

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

I hope you have enjoyed learning this fun stitch pattern.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

SHARING IS CARING!

If you did enjoy this post, I would love if you shared it in the following places so many MORE people can see it!

• Pin to Pinterest – just hover over any of the photos in this post and click “save”
• Tag me in your Instagram posts
• Share photos in my Facebook Group

Happy Crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!

The post How to Crochet the Windowpane Stitch appeared first on .

This light Spring market bag, made out of cotton, is the perfect way to carry your fruits and vegetables, “go green” by avoiding plastic bags, and yet stay stylish at the same time!

This pattern is also the PERFECT way to put the stitches in the Desert Blossom Stitch Along to practical use! This stitch sampler bag uses 4 of the stitches from March! Read on to see which stitches are used.

As always, you can grab the inexpensive, ad-free version of this pattern in my store. A big thanks ahead of time to all who purchase! It’s such a huge support to me & my small business.

Also, can we take a minute and just admire my tester’s version of this bag? The colors are gorgeous, don’t you think?

Here are the stitches used in this bag:

#1: The Foliage Stitch (will be released next Saturday!)

#2: The Fir Stitch (aka the V-Stitch

#3: The Sprout Stitch

Like this pattern? Sign up for my email list to get new free patterns right to your inbox!

March Market Bag

BY DESERT BLOSSOM CRAFTS

• To Pin this pattern to your Pinterest Boards, click HERE
• To buy the inexpensive, ad-free PDF, click HERE
• To add this pattern to your Ravelry queue, click HERE

Notes:

1. Ch 2 at beginning of rounds does NOT count as st
2. Ch 1 at beginning of rounds does NOT count as st
3. Ch 3 at beginning of rounds does count as st
4. Bag is worked in joined rounds from the bottom up.

Materials:

• Approximately 300 yards of sport weight cotton yarn
• Sample yarn: Patons Grace, 2 skeins  
• F/3.75mm Hook
• Yarn needle

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

1/ Royalty Scarf 2/ Liberty Bell 3/ Helena Shawl

Measurements:

Approximately 14” tall (not including strap) and 13” wide.  

Special Stitches:

Double Crochet 4 Together (Dc4tog): *YO, insert hook into next st, YO, pull up loop. YO, draw through 2 loops. Rep from * 3 times more. YO, pull through last 5 loops on hook.

Beginning Double Crochet 4 Together (Beg Dc4tog): Ch 2. YO, insert hook into next st, pull up loop. YO, draw through 2 loops. Rep from * 2 times more. YO, pull through last 4 loops on hook.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Single crochet 2 together – sc2tog

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Half Double Crochet 2 Together – hdc2tog

Double crochet – dc

Triple crochet – tr

Repeat – rep

Round(s) – rnd(s)

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Instructions:

Ch 3.

Rnd 1: 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to beg hdc (NOT the ch 2).  

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as hdc, here and throughout) 2 hdc in ea st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (70 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (80 hdc)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (90 hdc)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (100 hdc)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 9 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (110 hdc)

Rnd 12: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (120 hdc)

Rnd 13: Ch 2, hdc in ea st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (120 hdc)

Rnd 14: Ch 3 (counts as dc) dc in same st as sl st. *Ch 1, sk 2 hdc, 2 dc in next hdc. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Ch 1, sk last 2 sts, join with sl st to beg ch 3. (40 2 dc clusters).

Rnd 15: Ch 3, dc in same st as sl st. 2 dc in next dc, sk next ch-1. *2 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. Sk next ch 1, Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg ch 3. (160 dc).

Rnd 16: Beg dc4tog over first 4 sts. *Ch 2, dc4tog over next 4 sts. Rep from * around. Ch 2, join with sl st to beg dc4tog. (40 dc4tog).

Rnd 17: Ch 3 (counts as dc) dc in same st as sl st. *Ch 1, sk ch-2 sp, 2 dc in next dc4tog. Rep from * around. Ch 1, sl st to beg ch 3. (40 2 dc clusters).

Rnd 18-19: Rep rnds 15-16.

Rnd 20: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) hdc in same st as sl st. 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp. *Hdc in next dc4tog, 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg hdc. (120 hdc)

Rnd 21: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in ea st around. Join with sl st to beg hdc. (120 hdc)

Rnd 22: Ch 5 (counts as a dc, ch 2) dc in same st as sl st. *Sk 2 hdc. (Dc, ch 2, dc) in next hdc. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Sk last 2 sts, sl st to beg ch 3. (40 V-Stitches)

Rnd 23: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2) dc in same ch-2 sp. *(Dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around all ch-2 spaces. Join with sl st to beg ch 3. (40 v-stitches)

Rnd 24: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next ch-2 sp. *Hdc in next 2 dc, hdc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until 1 dc left. Hdc in last dc. Join with sl st to beg hdc. (40 hdc)

Rnd 25: Ch 4 (counts as tr) 3 tr in same st as sl st. Sk 3 hdc. *4 tr in next hdc, sk 3 hdc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg ch 4. (30 4 tr clusters)

Rnd 26: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) hdc in same st as sl st and in each tr around. Join with sl st to beg hdc. (120 hdc)

Rnd 27-29: Rep rows 22-24

Rnd 30: Ch 1 (does NOT count as hdc) hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 5 sts, Hdc2tog over next 2 sts. *Hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg hdc. (105 hdc)

Rnd 31: Ch 1 (does NOT count as hdc) hdc in same st as sl st. Hdc in next 4 sts. Hdc2tog over next 2 sts. *Hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to beg hdc. (90 hdc) Do not fasten off.

STRAP:

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc) dc in same st as sl st. *Ch 1, sk 2 hdc, 2 dc in next hdc. Rep from * 9 times more. (11 2-dc clusters) TURN.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout strap) dc in next dc. Sk next ch, 2 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. *Sk next ch, dc in between next 2 dc. Sk next ch, 2 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * 3 times more. Sk last ch, dc in last 2 dc. TURN.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 1, dc4tog over next 4 dc. *Ch 2, sk next dc, dc4tog over next 4 dc. Rep from * until 2 sts left. Ch 1, dc in last 2 dc. TURN.

Row 4: Ch 1 (does NOT count as sc, here and throughout strap) sc in first 2 sts. Sc in next ch sp. *Sc in next dc4tog, sc in next ch sp. Rep from * until 2 dc left. Sc in last 2 dc. TURN. (15 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sts. Sc in next 11 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. TURN. (13 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sts. Sc in next 9 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. TURN. (11 sc)

Row 7-33: Ch 1, sc in next 11 sts. TURN. (11 sc)

Go back to the beginning of the strap—Rnd 31. Sk 14 sts. Join yarn with a sl st in next st. Then repeat rows 1-33 for the other side of the strap.

Finishing: Sew the 2 ends of the strap together. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Thank you so much for purchasing this pattern! I hope you have enjoyed it. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me.

To view all of my free patterns, click HERE. If you want to be the FIRST to see new patterns like this, sign up for my email list below!

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel 

© 2019 All rights reserved. You may print this pattern for private use only. You may not reproduce or distribute this pattern in any way for any public or commercial use. You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please give credit to me and link back to my blog. For info about permission to share pictures/use this pattern in Roundups, please contact me. Thank you!

The post March Market Bag—Free Crochet Pattern appeared first on .