Learn How to Crochet Jasmine Stitch: FREE Pattern

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Learn how to crochet the Jasmine Stitch with this FREE step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. Known for its beautiful flower-like texture and puffed, petal-shaped clusters, the jasmine stitch creates a thick, squishy fabric. It might look intricate, but with a bit of patience and practice, it’s absolutely achievable, even if you’re a confident beginner!

Close-up of a pink crochet swatch featuring the jasmine stitch pattern, showing flower-like puff clusters and textured detail.

About the Jasmine Stitch?

The jasmine stitch is made by working puff stitches into a star-like motif that builds from the sides and joins together like petals. It’s a dense, textured stitch creates a stunning surface texture.

This stitch is usually worked in the round or back and forth in rows, and it’s often made using a chainless foundation for a smoother, stretchier base.

Pattern Use Ideas

Cushions
Baskets
Scarves
Hats

Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.

Skill Level: Advanced

Stitch Multiple: 1 +1

The Jasmine stitch is made up of connected puff stitches. For this stitch, we don’t start with a traditional foundation chain; instead, we are going to work a series of puff stitches to build the correct shape.

Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: You can use any weight of yarn and the recommended hook size that can be found on the yarn band. If you are a beginner, I recommend using a DK or Aran weight yarn.
Hook: Check the yarn band you are using for the recommended hook size.
Scissors
Darning Needle
Stitch Markers (optional)

FAQs

Is this stitch suitable for beginners?

I always say if you like the look of a stitch, try it. If you’re comfortable with basic stitches like chain, double crochet, or treble crochet, you’ll likely pick it up quickly. I also recommend watching the video tutorial alongside following the written pattern. Lastly, take your time, practice slowly, and don’t worry if it feels tricky at first.

How do I keep count of my stitches?

Using stitch markers can make a huge difference, especially at the beginning and end of rows or rounds. Counting regularly after each row will also help you spot mistakes early before they become harder to fix. If you’re still struggling, add stitch markers after every 5 or 10 stitches.

My edges are uneven! What am I doing wrong?

Uneven edges usually happen when stitches are accidentally added or missed at the ends of rows. Pay close attention to where the first and last stitches go, and count your stitches often to make sure the total stays consistent. Using stitch markers can help with this. CLICK HERE for more help starting and ending rows with confidence.

What should I do if I make a mistake?

Mistakes happen to every crocheter! If you notice an error a few stitches back, gently pull out the stitches to the problem area and try again. In the crochet world, we call this frogging, and it’s all part of the learning process.

Why do my stitches vary in size?

This will be your tension. If you struggle with your tension and find your crochet stitches are inconsistent, or they get tighter or looser, I can help fix this with the golden loop! CLICK HERE to help fix your tension issues.

How long does it take to learn a new crochet stitch?

Some stitches click immediately, while others take a little more practice. Give yourself time to repeat the stitch pattern slowly, and don’t be afraid to pause and replay tutorials. Practice makes progress.

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

view in UK terms

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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Terms & Abbreviations

Chain: ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Special Stitches

Foundation Puff Stitch (fps):

Pull up a loop (around 2 cm or 3/4 in tall), yarn over and insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop to the same height (3 loops on the hook), yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop to the same height (5 loops on the hook), pinch first loop to secure, then yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook. Insert hook into pinched stitch, yarn over and pull through (2 loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on the hook.

Jasmine Stitch (J-st):

Pull up a loop (around 2 cm or 3/4 in tall), [yarn over and insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop to the same height] twice into the top of last stitch worked (first puff stitch made, 5 loops on the hook), [yarn over and insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop to the same height] twice into next space between puff stitches (second puff stitch made, 9 loops on the hook), [yarn over and insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop to the same height] twice into next space between puff stitches (third puff stitch made, 13 loops on the hook), pinch first loop on hook to secure, yarn over and pull through all 13 loops on the hook, insert hook into pinched loop, yarn over and pull through (2 loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on the hook.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

Free Crochet Pattern: Jasmine Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation row: 1 ch, fps in first ch. Continue to build row using fps, working into the top of the last puff stitch to your desired size. Turn.
Row 1: J-st across, working first puff stitch of J-st into the end of the final puff stitch of the foundation row and working last puff stitch of last J-st into outer edge of last puff stitch from the previous row. Turn.
Row 2: Work an fps into the top of last stitch from the previous row, J-st across, working last puff stitch of last J-st into the outer edge of last puff stitch from the previous row. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

jasmine stitch: Images

Foundation puff stitch row

The image below indicates where you will be placing your stitches when creating the jasmine stitches into the foundation puff row.

The image below shows you where you will be placing your stitches on every row after the initial row 1

This photo shows what the ’13 stitches on the hook’ will look like on your hook for the jasmine stitch.

Completion of Foundation and Row 1

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

Or you can watch on YouTube

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