Step-by-step to make crochet puff stitch

This crochet design combines a round base with a colorful puff or loop stitch pattern on top. Here’s a detailed tutorial on how to make it:

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🧶 MATERIALS

• 4-ply cotton or acrylic yarn in:
  • Beige (for the circle base)
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Green
• Crochet hook: 3.0 mm (or size that matches your yarn)
• Scissors & yarn needle

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🪡 PART 1: Crochet the Beige Circle Base

🔸 Round 1

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Chain 2 (counts as first dc).
3. Work 11 double crochet (dc) into the ring.
   → You now have 12 dc including the chain 2.
4. Pull the ring tight and join with slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the first dc.

🔸 Round 2

1. Chain 2 (counts as dc).
2. Work 1 dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each stitch around.
   → Total 24 dc.
3. Join with sl st.

🔸 Round 3

1. Chain 2.
2. 1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch → repeat around.
   → Total 36 dc.
3. Join with sl st.

🔸 Round 4

1. Chain 2.
2. 1 dc in each of next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch → repeat around.
   → Total 48 dc.
3. Join with sl st.

(If you want a bigger circle, keep increasing — add 1 more single dc between increases in each round.)

Fasten off beige yarn when your circle is large enough.

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🌈 PART 2: Colorful Puff/Loop Section

This part has three color bands (yellow, orange, and green) on top of the beige circle.
Each color is made of tall puff stitches that stand up from the edge, giving that beautiful layered look.

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🔸 Yellow Puff Row

1. Attach yellow yarn to the top edge of the beige circle.
2. Chain 1 to secure.
3. Yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch, pull up a long loop (about 1.5 cm).
4. Repeat yarn over + pull up loop 6 times total in the same stitch — you’ll have many loops on your hook.
5. Yarn over once more and pull through all loops.
6. Chain 1 to close the puff.
7. Skip 1 stitch, then repeat the puff in the next stitch.
8. Continue around for 5–6 puffs (or however many you like).
9. Fasten off yellow yarn.

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🔸 Orange Puff Row

1. Attach orange yarn in the stitch right next to the yellow section.
2. Repeat the same puff stitch method (6 loops per puff).
3. Chain 1 after each puff to close it.
4. Work across the next few stitches to form a stripe of orange puffs (about 5–6).
5. Fasten off orange yarn.

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🔸 Green Leafy Top Row

This green part gives a “leaf” effect using loop or chain stitches.

Option 1 – Loop Stitch Style:

1. Attach green yarn at the top of the yellow/orange join.
2. Chain 5, slip stitch into the next puff top (forms one leaf).
3. Repeat chain 5, sl st to next puff top for each puff.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Option 2 – Small Puff Leaves:

1. Instead of chain loops, make small puff stitches (3–4 loops per puff) on top of the previous puffs.
2. Chain 1 between each leaf.
3. This gives a denser, textured leafy look.

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✨ Finishing

1. Use your yarn needle to weave in all ends neatly on the back.
2. Gently steam or block your crochet piece to flatten it.
3. Optionally, sew or glue felt backing if you want to make it into a coaster, wall decor, or appliqué.

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🧵 Stitch Summary

Stitch	Abbreviation	Description
Chain	ch	Basic starting loop
Double Crochet	dc	Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 twice
Puff Stitch	puff	(Yarn over, insert, pull up loop) x 5–6 times, yarn over, pull through all loops
Slip Stitch	sl st	Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops
Magic Ring	–	Adjustable starting loop for circles

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