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Puff Trails Stitch

If you have any comment, problems or questions
about this pattern, send me an email
hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com, I’m happy to
help!

What to make with the Puff Trails Stitch

The puff trails stitch is an elegant yet simple
textured crochet stitch.
It looks great for blankets but also as an edge on a
garment, scarf or beanie. It’s completely reversible.

Before you Start

Materials
 5 mm / US H – 8 hook.
 Worsted weight yarn.
 Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

Size
The pattern is written for a 15 cm by 15 cm / 6” by 6” square.
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size. The pattern needs a multiple
of 7 + 5 number of stitches; your starting chain will be a multiple of 7 + 6 for an extra
turning chain.

Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 15 sts by 17 rows in stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm
square (4” by 4”).

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Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
 st = stitch
 ch = chain
 sc = single crochet
 skip = miss

Notes
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
The turning ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern except if mentioned
otherwise.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
 "sc 1" means to single crochet in the next stitch,
 "sc 2" means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
 and "2 sc" means to single crochet twice in the next st.

Special Stitches and Techniques

Puff stitch = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull up a loop, (yarn over,
insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull up a loop) twice, yarn over, pull through all 7
loops on hook.

The Actual Stitch Pattern

With your 5mm / US H- 8 hook ch 26 + 1,
Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook sc, sc across, turn. < 26 st>
Row 2: Ch 1, sc 5, [puff stitch, ch 1, skip 1, sc 5] three times, turn.

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Row 3: Ch 1, sc 5, [puff st in the ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1, sc 5] three times, turn.

Repeat Row 3 you reach 15 cm / 6”. Finish with an extra Row 1.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier, help straighten your edges and make the
open stitch and puffs come out even more, block your project lightly.
Don't skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why
block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.

Please respect my work

You may not share, sell or claim my patterns as your own. You can make finished items
to sell (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my patterns but I ask that you link back to my
blog knittingwithchopsticks.com and provide credit for the pattern.

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Ridges Stitch – Crochet Pattern knittingwithchopsticks.com

Ridges Stitch
If you have any comment, problems or
questions about this pattern, send me an email
hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com, I’m
happy to help!

What to make with the Ridges

Stitch
The ridges stitch is an elegant yet simple
textured crochet stitch forming horizontal lines.
It looks great for blankets but also as an edge
on a garment, scarf or beanie. It’s not
reversible, only one side has the textured ridges
but both sides are pretty.
It’s as pretty in one color as in alternating
colors.

Before you Start

Materials
 5 mm / US H – 8 hook.
 Worsted weight yarn.
 Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

Size
The pattern is written for a 15 cm by 15 cm / 6” by 6” square.
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size. The pattern doesn’t needs a
stitch multiple.

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Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 15 sts by 17 rows in stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm
square (4” by 4”).

Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
 st = stitch
 ch = chain
 sc = single crochet
 hdc = half double crochet

Notes
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
The turning ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern except if mentioned
otherwise.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
 "sc 1" means to single crochet in the next stitch,
 "sc 2" means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
 and "2 sc" means to single crochet twice in the next st.

Special Stitches and Techniques

 Through the 3rd loop (aka through the bottom loop) = Instead of making the
stitch through the 2 top loops as usual, insert your hook through the 3rd loop at
the bottom of the stitch.

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The Actual Stitch Pattern

With your 5mm / US H- 8 hook ch 25 + 1,
Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook sc, sc across, turn. < 25 st>
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc through the 3rd loop only across, turn.

Switch color
Repeat Row 2 and 3 you reach 15 cm / 6”.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

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Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part. Make sure
to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier, help
straighten your edges and make the texture come
out even more, block your project lightly.
Don't skip this step as it can make a huge
difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block,
how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.

Please respect my work

You may not share, sell or claim my patterns as
your own. You can make finished items to sell (i.e.
on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my patterns but I ask
that you link back to my blog
knittingwithchopsticks.com and provide credit for
the pattern.

I love to see your projects, tag them

#knittingwithchopsticks so I can see and share
what you make.

Pinterest
Instagram
Facebook

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Puff Rows Stitch – Crochet Pattern knittingwithchopsticks.com

Puff Rows Stitch

If you have any comment, problems or questions about this pattern, send me an email
hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com, I’m happy to help!

What to make with the Puff Rows Stitch

The puff row stitch is an elegant yet simple textured crochet stitch.
It looks great for blankets but also as an edge on a garment, scarf or beanie. It’s
completely reversible.

Before you Start

Materials
 5 mm / US H – 8 hook.
 Worsted weight yarn.
 Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

Size
The pattern is written for a 15 cm by 15 cm / 6” by 6” square.

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Puff Rows Stitch – Crochet Pattern knittingwithchopsticks.com

You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size. The pattern needs a multiple
of 2 number of stitches; your starting chain will be a multiple of 2 + 2 for an extra
turning chain.

Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 15 sts by 14 rows in stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm
square (4” by 4”).

Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
 st = stitch
 ch = chain
 sc = single crochet
 dc = double crochet
 skip = miss

Notes
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
The turning ch 1 doesn’t count as a stitch throughout the pattern except if mentioned
otherwise.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
 "sc 1" means to single crochet in the next stitch,
 "sc 2" means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
 and "2 sc" means to single crochet twice in the next st.

Special Stitches and Techniques

Puff stitch = Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over, pull up a loop, (yarn over,
insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull up a loop) twice, yarn over, pull through all 7
loops on hook.

The Actual Stitch Pattern

With your 5mm / US H- 8 hook ch 23 + 1,
Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook sc, sc across, turn. < 23 st>

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Row 2: Ch 1, [sc, ch 1, skip 1] across, sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, [sc in the previous sc, puff st in the ch-1 space] across, sc in the last sc,
turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc and in each puff st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 2, dc across, turn.

Repeat Row 2 to 4 until you reach 15 cm / 6”. Finish with an extra Row 4.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

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Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier, help straighten your edges and make the
open stitch and puffs come out even more, block your project lightly.
Don't skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why
block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.

Please respect my work

You may not share, sell or claim my patterns as your own. You can make finished items
to sell (i.e. on Etsy, at craft fairs) from my patterns but I ask that you link back to my
blog knittingwithchopsticks.com and provide credit for the pattern.

I love to see your projects, tag them

#knittingwithchopsticks so I can see and share
what you make.

Pinterest
Instagram
Facebook

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