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How to Crochet the Zig Zag Puff Stitch: FREE Pattern

Updated December 3, 2025

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Learn how to crochet the zig-zag puff stitch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. This stitch creates a bold, bouncy texture that works beautifully in any colour. Using only basic stitches, combined to create an intricate pattern, the Zig Zag Puff is one pattern you need to add to your repertoire.

Close-up of crochet zig zag puff stitch in bright yellow yarn, showing textured and raised puff stitch pattern for crochet tutorials and projects

Pattern Use Ideas

  • Baby Blanket: Cosy baby blankets to create a warm, squishy texture
  • Cushion Covers: Bold cushion covers to add some texture to your home decor
  • Scarves: Textured scarf ideal for winter, that are both warm and stylish

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

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Pattern Notes

  • Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Stitch Multiple: 2 + 1
  • This pattern gives you the basic principles for the crochet zig zag puff stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
  • Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

Pattern Support

The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters.

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.

If you love exploring textured crochet stitches check out these free pattern available on the blog:

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.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.

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:
Puff Stitch (PS): insert hook into st, yo, pull through st and bring up to height of loop, [yo, insert hook into same st, yo and pull through st] twice (6 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook, 1 ch to secure st.

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Front: Zig Zag Puff Stitch

Back: Zig Zag Puff Stitch

Close-up of crochet zig zag puff stitch in beige cotton yarn, showing textured puff stitch pattern on the reverse side

Free Crochet Pattern: Zig Zag Puff Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Chain in multiples of 2 + 1

Row 1: dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), dc in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: 2 ch (counts as htr here and throughout), * skip next st, PS, rep from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st, htr in last st of row. Turn.

Row 3: 2 ch, skip sp before first PS, work PS in each sp between PSs across, work PS in sp after last PS, work htr into top of 2-ch. Turn.

Rep Row 3 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Video Tutorial

Or you can watch on YouTube

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1 Comment

  • Kate
    September 11, 2023 at 4:33 am

    Does the description miss the first step? Because it says ch1 and turn

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