Master the Slanting Cross Puff Stitch — Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial
The Slanting Cross Puff Stitch is a textured, slanted crisscross pattern made of raised puff stitches that adds visual interest to blankets, scarves, cushions and other crochet projects. This guide provides clear step-by-step instructions and both UK and USA abbreviations so you can follow the format you prefer. Skill level: Intermediate.
Sample swatch showing the Slanting Cross Puff Stitch worked in a main colour with contrast colour rows to create the slanted puff crosses.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations (UK):
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- dc. Double Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- yrh. Yarn Round Hook
Base of ch. Work into first stitch.
ps. Puff Stitch (UK)
* yrh, insert hook into next stitch and pull up loop *, (3 loops on hook)
Rpt from * to * twice (7 loops on hook)
yrh, pull through the first 6 loops on your hook (2 loops on hook)
yrh, pull through last 2 loops on your hook.
Scroll down for the USA format.
UK/USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in any even number + 1.
Using a main colour, the sample was made with 31 ch. (RS) work 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each ch to end. Turn. (30 dc)
2nd Row – 1 ch, 1 dc into the stitch at the base of the 1 ch, 1 dc into each stitch to end. Turn.
# # Join in contrast colour.
3rd Row – 1 ch, 1 dc in base of 1 ch, * miss 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, working across last dc into the missed dc, work 1 ps (see abbrev) * rpt from * to * to last dc, 1 dc in dc. Turn. (14 ps)
Pick up main colour.
4th to 6th Rows – Rpt 2nd Row. Turn. # #
Rpt from # # to # # until required length.
Abbreviations (USA):
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- sc. Single Crochet
- rpt. Repeat
- yo. Yarn Over
Base of ch. Work in first stitch.
ps. Puff Stitch (USA)
* yo, insert hook in next stitch and pull up loop *, (3 loops on hook)
Rpt from * to * twice (7 loops on hook)
yo, pull through the first 6 loops on your hook (2 loops on hook)
yo, pull through last 2 loops on your hook.
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in any even number + 1.
Using a main colour, the sample was ch 31, (RS) work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end. Turn (30 sc)
2nd Row – ch 1, 1 sc in the stitch at the base of the ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch to end. Turn.
# # Join in contrast colour.
3rd Row – ch 1, 1 sc in the stitch at the base of the ch 1, * skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, working across last sc in the skipped sc, work 1 ps (see abbrev) * rpt from * to * to last sc, 1 sc in sc. Turn. (14 ps)
Pick up main colour.
4th to 6th Rows – Rpt 2nd Row. Turn. # #
Rpt from # # to # # until required length.