Free Crochet Braid Puff Stitch Blanket Guide

Create a wonderfully warm and squishy blanket using ultra-soft super bulky yarn and simple stitches. This delightful project brings cozy texture and lovely striped colors to any room.

Materials Needed

Gather an 8 mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle, scissors, a flexible measuring tape, and cozy size six super bulky polyester yarn in your favorite colors.

Getting Started and Foundation Chain

Start by making a slip knot leaving a long tail. Chain in multiples of six, then add one extra stitch for your turning chain. Alternatively, work a foundation half double crochet row for your base. Work your first row of half double crochets into the back bumps of the chain.

Working the Stitches and Rows

Continue working rows of half double crochet under both loops to build height. For the special texture rows, work half double crochets into the back loops only before switching yarn colors. Create the signature braided puff stitches by working a series of half double crochets into skipped spaces, pulling loops up high and even before drawing through all loops. Chain one between puffs and repeat across the row.

Make sure to keep your starting chains and turning stitches even so your blanket edges stay nice and straight without curling.

Take your time feeling for the hidden loops when working with fluffy yarn since it can occasionally mask individual stitches.

Weave in your loose yarn ends securely as you go or save them all for a relaxing finishing session once your blanket reaches the desired length.