How to crochet the zic zac puff stitch!!!!
Materials:
- Red Heart super saver stripes yarn
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-5mm crochet hook
This pattern is worked over a multiple number of 2 stitches plus 1
For this sample start with chain 15
Row 1: 1sc into the 2nd, 1sc in each chain across.
Row 2: chain 2, turn, skip 2 stitches, 1puff to the 3rd [for the puff: insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through a loop (2loops on hook), yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch (2nd time), yarn over and pull through a loop (4loops on hook), yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch (3rd time), yarn over and pull through a loop (6loops on hook), yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch (4th time), yarn over and pull through a loop (8loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 8 loops, chain 1], *skip next stitch, 1puff into the next stitch*, repeat from * to * across. To finish the row: 1hdc into the last stitch.
Row 3: chain 2, turn, (we are working on the side of each puff), 1puff on the side of 1st puff, *1 puff on the side of next puff* repeat from * to * across. To finish the row: 1hdc on top of turning chain.
Repeat row 3 for the pattern.