Stunning Crochet Puff Stitch Square Motif For Your Next Blanket Project

Explore this beautifully textured and versatile crochet puff stitch square motif pattern perfect for blankets, cushions, bags, or even wearable projects. Using a 4mm hook and two yarn colors, this step-by-step design blends puff stitches, double crochets, and clever color changes to create a unique, dimensional look.

Crochet Puff Stitch Square Motif

Ideal for beginners ready to elevate their skills or seasoned crocheters looking for a fresh project, this pattern adds depth and interest to your handmade creations. With easy-to-follow rounds and endless color possibilities, you'll love how customizable and addictive these squares can be!

Materials Needed

• 4mm crochet hook
• Two contrasting yarn colors

Getting Started

• Create a slip knot.
• Chain 5 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.

Round 1: Foundation Round

• Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
• Work 11 more double crochets into the ring.
• Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3 to join.
• (12 double crochets total)

Round 2: Puff & Shell Round

• Chain 1.
• In the same stitch: make a 3-loop puff stitch.
• In the next stitch: make 3 double crochets.
• Repeat: (Puff stitch, 3 double crochets) around.
• Slip stitch to join.

For Round 3: Forming the Square (Change Yarn Color)

• Join second color.
• Chain 3, double crochet in same space.
• Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 double crochet.
• In next space: 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets (corner made).
• Repeat the sequence: (dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc), corner cluster around.
• Slip stitch to join.

Round 4: Puff Stitch & Single Crochet Border

• Chain 1.
• In same space, make a puff stitch.
• Single crochet in each double crochet.
• In corner (chain-2 space): 2 single crochets, chain 2, 2 single crochets.
• Repeat pattern around.
• Slip stitch to join.

Round 5: Texture & Puff Detail

• Chain 3.
• Make 3 double crochets, then a puff stitch.
• In corner space: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc).
• Add another puff stitch and 3 double crochets.
• Repeat sequence around.
• Slip stitch to join.

For Round 6: Repeat Texture Round

• Chain 3.
• 3 double crochets, puff stitch.
• (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in corners.
• Puff stitch and 3 double crochets.
• Repeat all around.
• Slip stitch to join.

Round 7: Final Textured Expansion

• Chain 3.
• Work 3 double crochets, puff stitch.
• Corner: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc).
• Add puff stitch and 3 more double crochets.
• Repeat for each side.
• Slip stitch to join.

Round 8: Final Round

• Chain 3.
• 3 double crochets, puff stitch.
• In corner: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc).
• Puff stitch, 3 double crochets.
• Repeat for full round.
• Slip stitch to close.