Horizontal Puffs in ESC - Photo and Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet the puff stitch horizontally into an extended single crochet to give you a different look. This stitch is a variation of the horizontal puff stitch, as it is worked into the chain of the extended single crochet rather than around the entire base of the stitch.

I love this version because you get a neat “tied” look on the right side of the fabric. This effect is created by the unworked chain loop in the extended single crochet. Plus, the fabric looks great on both sides and can be adjusted in any multiple of two for the starting chains.

The crochet stitch pattern is at the intermediate crochet level, but well worth the effort in learning if you prefer the textures of the puff stitch.

The horizontal puff stitch crochet pattern is great for making cozy winter blankets, including baby blankets, hats and scarves, bags, and so much more.

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Horizontal Puffs in ESC – Written Pattern

Ch any multiple of 2 to get the width you want.

Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk and into each ch across. Turn.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, esc in first st, esc in next st, puff st in ch of last esc made, *sk next st, esc in next st, puff st in ch of last esc made; rep from * across to last 3 sts, sk next st, esc in last 2 sts. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st across. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you reach the desired length.

Edging

Rnd 1: With RS facing, ch 1, sc evenly around working 3 sc into each corner; join with a slip stitch in first sc. Fasten Off.

Horizontal Puffs in ESC – Photo Tutorial

Step 1

Make an extended single crochet.

Insert your hook into the designated stitch. Yarn over and pull through. You should have two loops on the hook.

Step 2

Yarn over and pull through one loop on the hook to make a chain. (This is the chain that you will work the puff stitch into later.)

Again, you will have two loops on the hook.

Step 3

Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook to complete the extended single crochet.

Note: When working the puff stitch, insert your hook in between the two loops of the chain, catching the back loop on the left side of the crochet hook. See the image to the left as well as the next one.

Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain of the extended single crochet. This image identifies all the loops involved at this step. It shows the first yarn over for the puff stitch and the side view of the chain as you insert your hook into the extended single crochet.

Step 4

To begin the puff stitch:

Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain of the extended single crochet.

The image to the left identifies all the loops involved at this step. It shows the first yarn over for the puff stitch and the side view of the chain as you insert your hook into the extended single crochet.