In this free step-by-step crochet stitch tutorial I show how to make the grid and puff stitch. This stitch is a lacy crochet stitch. The fabric turns out light and breathable, with a nice texture. It works great for shawls and wraps, lightweight scarves, lacy crochet summer tops and tanks, ponchos and other summer crochet projects. This stitch can also be used in decorative crochet projects for the home, such as lightweight blankets.
This crochet stitch tutorial includes photo instructions and a video tutorial (see below). The grid and puff 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 Soft FRAYA Cotton 8/4 100% Organic cotton 50g – 180 m yarn, color: dusty pink. 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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Video tutorial
The video tutorial below shows how to make the grid and puff stitch.
Photo instructions for the grid and puff stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining any even number of chains. You will start working in the sixth chain from your hook.
2. So, make a double crochet in the sixth chain from your hook.
3. Chain one, skip one stitch and make a double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Then repeat: chain one, skip one stitch and make a double crochet.
5. The row should end with a double crochet.
Row 2
6. Chain three and turn your work around. Chain three counts as a stitch.
7. Next you will make a puff stitch in the chain one space. So, yarn over.
8. Insert your hook in the chain one space, yarn over and pull the yarn through. Now you have three loops on your hook.
9. Yarn over.
10. Insert your hook in the same chain one space 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 chain one space and yarn over.
14. Pull the yarn through. Now you have seven loops on your hook.
15. Yarn over.
16. Pull the yarn through all loops on your hook. You have just made a puff stitch!
17. Chain two.
18. Then make another puff stitch in the next chain one space.
19. Then repeat: chain two and make a puff stitch in the next chain one space.
20. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row.
21. At the end of the row make the last puff stitch in the turning chain space and chain one.
22. Then make a double crochet in the second chain of the turning chain.
Row 3
23. Chain four and turn your work around.
24. Make a double crochet in the chain two space.
25. Chain one.
26. Then make a double crochet in the next chain two space.
27. Then repeat: chain one and make a double crochet in the next chain two space.
28. Continue working in the same way until the end of the row. At the end of the row chain one as usually.
29. Then make the last double crochet in the turning chain. For the rest of the pattern repeat rows 2-3.
Finished grid and puff stitch
30. Done!
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