In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the block and puff V stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The block and puff V stitch is a repeat of two rows. For this crochet stitch you should know how to make double crochet. The tutorial below shows how to make a puff stitch.
Materials and tools
Yarn: For this tutorial I use Hjertegarn Diamond mercerized cotton 8/4, 50 g = 165 m, color: 706 (sea green). However, you can use your favorite yarn depending on the crochet project.
Hook: I use a 2.0 mm hook. If you are using a different yarn, choose the hook size that is recommended on your yarn label.
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Photo instructions for the block and puff V stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining a multiple of five plus four. You will start working in the fourth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the fourth chain from your hook.
3. Make another double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Continue making double crochets in every stitch until the end of the row.
Row 2
5. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
6. Next you will make a puff stitch in the fourth stitch. So, yarn over.
7. Insert your hook in the fourth double crochet of the previous row and yarn over.
8. Pull the yarn through. Make sure to make a tall loop. Now you have three loops on your hook.
9. Yarn over.
10. Insert your hook in the same stitch and yarn over.
11. Pull the yarn through. Now you have five loops on your hook.
12. Yarn over.
13. Insert your hook in the same stitch and yarn over.
14. Pull the yarn through. Now you have seven loops on your hook.
15. Yarn over.
16. Pull the yarn through the first six loops on your hook. Now you have two loops on your hook.
17. Yarn over.
18. Pull the yarn through both loops. You have just made a puff stitch!
19. Chain three.
20. Then make another puff stitch in the same stitch where you have just worked in.
21. Skip four stitches and make a puff stitch in the next stitch.
22. Chain three.
23. Make another puff stitch in the same stitch.
24. Then repeat: skip four stitches and in the next stitch make a puff stitch, chain three and another puff stitch.
25. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
26. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain.
Row 3
27. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
28. Make five double crochets in the next chain three space.
29. Make five double crochets in the next chain three space.
30. Then repeat: make five double crochets in the next chain three space.
31. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
32. At the end of the row make a double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished block and puff V stitch
33. Done!
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