💖 The Puff Stitch Diamond Lace: A Detailed Crochet Pattern

✨ Introduction: The Elegance of the Two-Row Repeat

Welcome to a truly unique and gorgeous crochet pattern: the Puff Stitch Diamond Lace. This open, textured stitch, showcased in the video, creates a beautiful, symmetrical diamond-shaped lace fabric that is surprisingly easy to master. It relies on a simple two-row repeat, alternating a foundation of Puff Stitches and Double Treble Crochet (DTR) with a row of solid Single Crochet (SC).

This pattern is reversible, drapes beautifully, and is ideal for projects that require an airy, yet cozy, texture. The Puff Stitches give the fabric a wonderful dimensionality, while the long chains and DTR stitches open up the lace.

Why You’ll Love This Stitch

• Visually Striking: The combination of raised puff stitches and open lace is very appealing.
• Simple Vertical Repeat: Only two rows (one decorative, one solid) to memorize.
• Great for Blankets: The stitch is featured as a blanket or cover motif in the video, highlighting its softness.
• Reversible: Looks good from either side, perfect for scarves and throws.

Suggested Projects

Project Type	Ideal Yarn Weight	Notes
Baby Blankets/Throws	DK (3) or Light Worsted	Use a soft, premium acrylic or cotton blend.
Lightweight Scarves/Wraps	Fingering (1) or Sport (2)	Maximizes the drape and airy feel.
Garment Panels	DK (3) or Bamboo Blend	Creates a textured inset for vests or sweaters.

📌 Pattern Notes & Gauge

Due to the length of the chains in the foundation, this pattern is worked sideways first, establishing the pattern segments with the puff stitches before the first full row of DTR stitches.

Stitch Multiple

The starting chain for the motifs is built in sections. The Motif repeat is 12 chains + 7 chains for the starting section.

For a larger project, you will start with (12 chains + 7 chains) and repeat the 12-chain segment until you reach the desired length.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	Chain
st(s)	Stitch(es)
sc	Single Crochet
dc	Double Crochet
dtr	Double Treble Crochet (Yarn over 3 times)
sk	Skip
Puff St	Puff Stitch
yo	Yarn Over

Special Stitch: Puff Stitch (Puff St)

1. Pull the loop on your hook up to approximately the height of a DTR (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch).
2. yo, insert hook into the indicated stitch/space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
3. yo, insert hook into the same stitch/space, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).
4. yo, insert hook into the same stitch/space, yo, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook).
5. yo, insert hook into the same stitch/space, yo, pull up a loop (9 loops on hook).
6. yo, pull through all 9 loops on the hook.
7. Ch 1 to secure the Puff St (this does not count as a stitch).

Materials

• Yarn: A light yarn is recommended, such as a Sport Weight (Weight 2) or DK Weight (Weight 3). The video uses a thin, 2-ply yarn.
• Hook: A hook size appropriate for your yarn. A 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm hook is a good starting range, depending on your yarn choice.

⛓️ Foundation Row: Puff Stitches and Chains (Row 1)

This row is worked horizontally to establish the repeating puff stitch motifs connected by long chain segments.

1. Start: Ch 7.
2. Puff Stitch Setup: Pull the working loop slightly longer (to the height of a DTR). yo, sk 1 ch, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook. Complete a Puff St (4 yo repeats, 9 loops on hook). Ch 1 to secure.
3. Motif Segment 1: Ch 12.
4. Motif Segment 2: Pull the working loop slightly longer. yo, sk 1 ch, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook. Complete a Puff St. Ch 1 to secure.
5. Repeat: [Ch 12. Pull the working loop slightly longer. yo, sk 1 ch, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook. Complete a Puff St. Ch 1 to secure.] Rep until you have reached your desired width (or the width of the sample in the video).
6. Final Segment: Ch 4. (These 4 chains will be used for the turning chain in the next row).

📊 Row 2: Double Treble Crochet Placement

This row is worked vertically across the foundation chain spaces and motif segments, setting up the framework for the lace.

1. Start: Ch 4 (counts as 1 DTR), turn.
2. Edge DTR: Yo 3 times. Sk the first 4 chains of the ch-4 segment. Work 4 DTR into the 5th chain from the hook (the last chain of the ch-4 segment). (5 DTR total for the edge)
3. Chain Segment: Ch 6.
4. Puff Anchor: Yo 3 times. Work 1 DTR into the top of the next Puff St.
5. Lace Bridge: Ch 6.
6. DTR Block: Yo 3 times. Sk the first chain of the Ch-12 segment. Work 5 DTR into the 2nd chain of the Ch-12 segment.
7. Repeat Pattern Block:
   • Ch 6.
   • Yo 3 times. Work 1 DTR into the top of the next Puff St.
   • Ch 6.
   • Yo 3 times. Sk the first chain of the next Ch-12 segment. Work 5 DTR into the 2nd chain of the Ch-12 segment.
8. End: Ch 6. Work 1 DTR into the top of the last Puff St.

📏 Row 3: Single Crochet Foundation

This row provides a stable foundation for the next row of decorative stitches and simplifies the stitch count.

1. Start: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn.
2. SC Across: Work 1 SC in the same stitch (the top of the last DTR).
3. Ch-6 Spaces: Work 6 SC into the first Ch-6 space.
4. SC in DTR: Work 1 SC into the next DTR.
5. Ch-6 Spaces: Work 6 SC into the next Ch-6 space.
6. DTR Block: Work 1 SC into each of the next 5 DTR stitches.
7. Repeat Pattern Block:
   • Work 6 SC into the next Ch-6 space.
   • Work 1 SC into the next DTR.
   • Work 6 SC into the next Ch-6 space.
   • Work 1 SC into each of the next 5 DTR stitches.
8. End: Work 6 SC into the final Ch-6 space. Work 1 SC into each of the remaining 5 DTR stitches (including the turning chain DTR).

💎 Row 4: Repeating the Puff Stitch Diamond

This row establishes the offset motif, which is the heart of the lace pattern.

1. Start: Ch 4 (counts as 1 DTR), turn.
2. DTR Block: Work 4 DTR into the next 4 SC stitches. (5 DTR total for the edge)
3. Chain Segment: Ch 6.
4. Puff Anchor: Pull the working loop slightly longer. Sk the next 4 SC stitches. Work a Puff St into the 5th SC stitch. Ch 1 to secure.
5. Lace Bridge: Ch 6.
6. DTR Block: Sk the next 4 SC stitches. Work 1 DTR into each of the next 5 SC stitches.
7. Repeat Pattern Block:
   • Ch 6.
   • Pull the working loop slightly longer. Sk the next 4 SC stitches. Work a Puff St into the 5th SC stitch. Ch 1 to secure.
   • Ch 6.
   • Sk the next 4 SC stitches. Work 1 DTR into each of the next 5 SC stitches.
8. End: Ch 6. Pull the working loop slightly longer. Sk the next 4 SC stitches. Work a Puff St into the last SC stitch. Ch 1 to secure.

🔄 The Vertical Repeat

The remainder of the pattern is a simple two-row repeat:

• Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (SC Foundation).
• Row 6: Repeat Row 2 (DTR and Puff Anchor).

The key to the offset pattern is alternating which decorative row you repeat.

• Odd Rows (3, 7, 11, etc.): Repeat Row 3 (SC Foundation).
• Even Rows (4, 8, 12, etc.): Repeat Row 4 (DTR, Puff St, DTR block).

Continue repeating Row 3 and Row 4 until your project reaches the desired length.

Video Tutorial:

✂️ Finishing & Styling

Finishing

When your project is the desired length, end on a SC Foundation Row (like Row 3) for a stable, straight edge.

1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving.
2. Carefully weave in all ends using a tapestry needle, ensuring they are hidden without disturbing the drape of the lace.

Blocking is Essential!

Due to the alternating tension between the tight Puff Stitches and the loose chain spaces, blocking is absolutely vital for this pattern.

1. Dampen: Wet the finished piece completely (or use a steamer, depending on fiber).
2. Shape: Pin the piece out to the final dimensions, stretching the lace sections gently to open up the diamond shapes.
3. Dry: Allow to dry completely before unpinning.

Blocking will smooth out the edges, even the stitch height, and showcase the intricate diamond lace motif beautifully!