Crochet Moss & Puff Blanket Tutorial For Cozy Autumn Wear

Wrap yourself up in the cozy comfort of a Crochet Moss & Puff Blanket, where the gentle texture of moss stitch meets the playful plumpness of puff stitches. This blanket is a delight to make, offering an enjoyable experience for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

Crochet Moss & Puff Blanket

Materials:

• Yarn: Bernat Maker (a heavier gauge yarn)
• Hook size: 8 mm (Note: The original pattern uses a 5.5 mm hook and a smaller gauge yarn)

General Pattern Details:

• Start with a foundation chain of 120 or any even number for the desired width.
• The blanket is made by alternating rows of mesh stitch and puff stitch, creating a textured and visually appealing design.

Mesh Stitch Instructions:

• Chain 18 for a small sample (or any even number for your project).
• Start in the fourth chain from the hook, make a single crochet.
• Chain one, skip one chain, then single crochet in the next chain.
• Repeat the process across the row.
• At the end of the row, make a single crochet in the last chain, then chain two to turn.
• Continue these steps for seven rows, forming the mesh section.

Puff Stitch Instructions:

• After completing seven rows of mesh stitch, start the puff stitch row by chaining two.
• Yarn over, insert the hook into the next chain space (first chain space for starting the row), yarn over, and pull up a loop.
• Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook four times. You will have nine loops on your hook.
• Yarn over and pull through all nine loops on the hook, then chain one to secure the puff stitch.
• Skip the next chain space, and work the next puff stitch in the following chain space.
• Repeat the process across the row, finishing with a single crochet in the last space.

Final Steps:

• After completing the puff stitch row, return to the mesh stitch pattern by creating single crochets and chain spaces as before.
• The pattern alternates between sections of three rows of puff stitch and sections of one row of puff stitch for texture variation.
• Continue repeating these mesh and puff stitch sections until the blanket reaches the desired size.

Additional Notes:

• According to the video, working into the stitch rather than the chain space at the end of puff stitch rows can create a more stable edge.
• Always end a row on a single crochet and start a new row with a chain process to maintain the blanket's edges neat.