Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Medium-weight (Worsted, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver)
- Yarn Amount: 200-300 yards
- Hook Size: H-8 (5mm) or I-9 (5.5mm)
- Finished Size: Depends on the project, approx. 2-3 inches added to border
- Tools:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations Used:
- SC = Single Crochet
- YO = Yarn Over
- Puff St = Puff Stitch
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- St = Stitch
- Sts = Stitches
- Rnd = Round
Stitching Instructions for Making the Puff Edging Free Pattern:
Start the SC Round:
- Start with a single crochet (SC) round around the edge of your project. Work 3 SC in each corner. If the center stitch lines up, work 1 puff stitch; if not, work 2 puff stitches in the corner.
Making the Puff Stitch:
- YO and insert hook into the stitch.
- Pull up a loop.
- YO again, pull up another loop.
- YO again, pull up another loop (you should have 4 loops on the hook).
- YO and pull through all loops (7 loops total).
Work Puff Stitches Around the Border:
- Work a puff stitch into each stitch around the border. For the corners, work 2 puff stitches in the same stitch if needed, depending on how your stitches line up.
Finishing the Round:
- Finish the round by working a puff stitch into the first stitch, then sl st into the top of the first HDC to join.
Weave in Ends:
- Weave in ends with a yarn needle.
Enjoy your Puff Edging!
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