How to make FPpuff
This photo tutorial explains how to work my original Front Post Puff Stitch (FPpuff) in crochet. The stitch is worked around the post of a stitch two rows below, creating a rich, raised texture that adds depth and dimension to crochet patterns. Below you will find clear step-by-step instructions, visual references, and chart symbols to help you confidently use the Front Post Puff Stitch in your projects.
What does “second row below” mean?
When you see “work around the post of the stitch located two rows below,” it means that instead of inserting your hook into the working row, you reach down two rows.
Step-by-step instructions
FPpuff – front post puff stitch: yarn over, insert the hook from front to back to front around the stitch two rows below the working row and draw up a loop (rep 4 times); yo and draw through 9 loops on a hook. Always skip a stitch behind FPpuff.
Depending on the pattern design, yarn weight, or personal preference, the yarn over and pull-up step may be repeated 2–3 times or up to 5 times. The number of repetitions determines how full and puffy the FP Puff stitch appears. Always refer to the Stitches section of the pattern for specific instructions.
In charts, this stitch is shown using the standard Puff stitch symbol, but worked 2 rows below
Depending on the pattern, the Front Post Puff Stitch may be worked around a single crochet (sc), front post double crochet (FPdc), front post treble crochet (FPtr), or even another FPpuff two rows below. When working the stitch, always insert your hook around the narrow vertical section of the post that forms as the stitch is completed, just below the top loops. This ensures consistent stitch placement and a clean, well-defined texture.
TUTORIAL REMINDERS
- This tutorial is intended for personal use only. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without the designer’s permission is not allowed.
- For any questions about the pattern or techniques used, please refer to the stitch glossary of your pattern or contact the designer: