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. 

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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!

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The puff stitch is a favorite of mine. It gives crocheting an extra air of elegance! We will make them into V’s for this stitch, and then alternate them in a neat way! The result is a classic stitch I know you’ll love.

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.

Also, in case you haven’t heard…this stitch was apart of the Desert Blossom Stitch Along. There is a now a huge library of unique crochet stitches on the blog! View the Master List here. This way, you’ll be able to see pictures of all the individual stitches and learn your favorites!

HOW TO CROCHET THE Alternating Puff 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 order the ENTIRE Desert Blossom Stitch Dictionary, click HERE

NOTES: 

1. Stitch pattern is multiple of 4+3
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

MATERIALS

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

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver, 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.

Unfamiliar with this stitch? No problem! View this blog post or watch the video tutorial below before starting on the full alternating puff stitch pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to view the other video in this post! 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 4+3 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 4, and then one row of single crochet). 

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

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

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

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As I said before, the Harvest Stitch, along with the other November stitches, utilizes one of my favorite stitches, the Puff Stitch. Puff stitches can be used in a variety of ways, and there are a lot of variations of this stitch out there. I want to give you 4 simple but interesting variations!

So, the Harvest stitch uses 2 puff stitches separated by a chain space to create a pretty v-stitch. Then, these puff v’s are stacked on top of each other and separated by 2 dc to make a neat “harvesty” look!

If you’re new to the puff stitch, do not worry. I have created a revised video that shows you specifically how to make the Harvest Stitch step by step! Keep scrolling down to the instructions to find the video!

One other great thing about this stitch pattern: it only has 1 repeating row! Once you learn that row, you can just keep repeating it over and over again, and the result is this beautiful stitch! I don’t know about you, but I love stitches that are easy enough to do while watching Netflix, but are still different from the simple crochet stitches.

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 October stitches! From this PDF, you can easily print out the patterns, or view it without ads.

HOW TO CROCHET THE HARVEST 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 7+2
2. Ch 3 at beginning of rows counts as dc

MATERIALS

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

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Sugarbush Bold, 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.

For a full tutorial on the puff stitch, click here.

Revamped Video Tutorial:

I am happy to tell you that I’ve made a NEW video tutorial for this stitch that actually shows you the steps in real time! Check it out below!

See lots more videos like this by subscribing to my YouTube Channel!

Written INSTRUCTIONS: 

NOTE: For a picture tutorial going along with these written instructions, be sure to scroll down farther in this post! It will show you pictures to help with any tricky steps.

Fsc a multiple of 7+2 (to start with a chain stitch, you’ll need a multiple of 7+3, and then one row of single crochet). 

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk 2 sts, puff st in next fsc. Ch 2, puff st in same fsc. Sk 2 fsc, dc in next 2 fsc. Rep from * across, turn. 

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

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. *Sk next puff st. (Puff stitch, ch 2, puff st) in next ch-2 sp. Sk next puff st, dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * across, turn.

Rep row 2 for stitch pattern!

Harvest Stitch Photo Tutorial

Below you can see the beginning of Row 1. Start by making a chain 3 and double crocheting in the next fsc. Then, make a puff stitch, chain 2, and another puff stitch in the same fsc.

Skip 2 fsc, then make 2 regular double crochet. Continue repeating across Row 1 so it looks like this:

Row 2 will be largely the same, except we’ll be working the ch-2 spaces from the row below.

Start by chaining 3 again, and double crocheting in the next dc. This time for the puff stitches, you will work in the ch-2 space from Row 1. Then, double crochet in the next 2 dc.

Repeat across.

This stitch is really so simple because now you just have to repeat row 2 to your desired length!

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!

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