Creating a puff flower crochet blanket is a fun and rewarding project! Below, I’ve outlined a simple tutorial that will guide you through the process stepbystep. Make sure you have the necessary materials and understand the basic crochet stitches before you begin.
Materials Needed:
Yarn: Choose a medium weight (worsted) yarn in various colors for the flowers and a contrasting color for the background.
Crochet Hook: A size H (5.0 mm) or I (5.5 mm) hook usually works well with worsted weight yarn, but always check the yarn label for recommendations.
Scissors
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Measuring Tape: To measure the size of your blanket.
Gauge:
Make a small swatch with the puff stitch to ensure you’re comfortable with the tension before starting your blanket.
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
puff stitch: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 times), then yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
Puff Flower Pattern:
1. Flower Center:
Start with a magic circle (or ch 4 and join to form a ring).
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the magic circle. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch2. (12 dc)
2. Petals:
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the same stitch. Ch 2, sl st in the next dc; then in the next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, sl st in the next dc) repeat from to until you have 6 petals. Join to the top of the beginning ch3.
3. Finish the Flowers:
Pull the magic circle tight, and finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing or attaching to the blanket.
Blanket Design:
1. Decide on Blanket Size:
Determine the size of your blanket (e.g., baby blanket, lap blanket, etc.). Common sizes are 36×36 inches or 40×60 inches.
2. Create the Background:
With the contrasting color yarn, make a foundation chain that matches the width of your desired blanket size in multiple of 6 + 2.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and across.
Continue Across: Work in rows until your blanket reaches the desired length.
3. Attach Puff Flowers:
Sew or crochet the puff flowers onto the background. You can create a random pattern or arrange them in a specific grid layout.
To attach them, you can either sew them on using the tapestry needle or crochet them directly onto the blanket.
Border (Optional):
1. Add a Border:
Choose a color that complements the flowers and blanket. You can do a simple single crochet border.
Start in any corner and sc evenly around the entire blanket, adding a stitch in each corner. Join and fasten off once complete.
Final Steps:
Weave in Ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.
Blocking (Optional): If desired, block the blanket to help the flowers and edges lay flat.
Tips:
Experiment with different colors and flower placements to create a unique design.
If you’re new to puff stitches, practice making them separately before incorporating them into your blanket.
Now you have a beautiful puff flower crochet blanket to keep or gift! Enjoy your crocheting!