How to Crochet a Puff Flower (Beginner-Friendly Pattern)
The puff flower is one of the most beautiful and versatile crochet motifs. With its soft, raised petals and simple construction, it’s perfect for blankets, bags, hats, hair clips, and appliqués.
This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating a classic 5-petal puff flower, even if you’re a confident beginner.
What Is a Puff Stitch?
A puff stitch is a textured stitch made by pulling up multiple loops in the same stitch and then closing them together. In this flower pattern, each petal is created using a puff stitch cluster.
The result? Thick, plush petals that pop beautifully from the center.
Puff Flower Pattern (5 Petals)
Step 1: Create the Center
With center color, ch 4.
Join with sl st to form a ring.
OR use a magic ring if you prefer.
Ch 1.
Work 10 sc into the ring.
Join with sl st.
Fasten off and change to petal color.
Step 2: Create the Petals
Join petal color in any stitch.
For each petal:
Ch 2.
Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop.
Repeat yarn over and pull up a loop 3 more times (you should have multiple loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through all loops.
Ch 2.
Sl st into same stitch.
Repeat in next stitch around to create 5 petals total.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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