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In this crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet a puff star granny square.

This puff star granny square is a great alternative to the classic granny square and great if you like everything related to granny squares.

Find more: Different Granny Squares.

How to Crochet A Puff Star Granny Square

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Crochet A Puff Star Granny Square

The granny square with puff stitches is crocheted from the middle outwards, traditionally using only one color.

The pattern is quite different to the classic granny square, where it starts out as a circle, features puff stitches in a four pointed star, and lace details.

This granny square is easy enough for beginners to give a go at.

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Materials & Tools for Granny Squares

To crochet granny squares and granny square shapes, you can use any size/mm crochet hook and yarn.

You can use any yarn fiber, like cotton, wool or acrylic yarn.

However, it’s most common to use either 3 light yarn (dk weight yarn) or 4 medium weight yarn (aran or worsted weight yarn).

Here are a couple of yarns I’d recommend to crochet granny squares:

These yarns come in many beautiful colors & work for a range of granny square patterns.

Next, you’ll need a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight & a granny square blocking board is helpful when you block the finished pieces.

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

There are several factors that can help you have success when crocheting granny squares.

Count stitches: Make sure you got each round right by counting stitches after finishing one round or side of the granny square.
Weave in yarn tails as you crochet: Don’t leave weaving in yarn tails until you finish crocheting all your granny squares. Make a habit of weaving them in before you crochet another granny square, which will make weaving in ends less overwhelming.
Use colors that contrasts well with each other. This will give you an overall more stunning look.
Block your granny squares: Make sure you get a professional finish by blocking your granny squares.

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Puff Star Granny Square

About the Puff Star Granny Square

Learn how to crochet a puff star granny square with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the puff star granny square as a separate project or combine more to create creative crochet projects like a Granny Square Sweater, Granny Square Dishcloth or Granny Square Bum Bag , use your imagination to make something unique.

Project level: Easy

Project LevelEasy

Materials

Crochet Hook Size

Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.

Yarn

Use any yarn you like for this pattern.

1 color of yarn

Other Materials Needed

Crochet Pattern Notes

This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
The crochet granny square is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
This crochet granny square can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.
Use it as a full project itself, or make many for a combined crochet project.
You can swap the chains in the beginning for a magic ring/magic circle if you prefer that.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
ch-sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
puff = puff stitch
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch(es)
tr = treble crochet

We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.

Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.

Instructions for the Puff Star Granny Square

Step-by-step Photo Instructions

Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.

Round 1: dc 11 times into 3rd ch from hook (base ch), sl st in 1st st (=12 st).

Round 2: ch 2 (does not count as a st), *[puff 1 in next st, ch 1] repeat 1 time, puff 1 , ch 5*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in first puff (=40 st).

Round 3: sl st in next ch-sp, ch 2 (does not count as a st), *puff 1 in next ch-sp, ch 1, puff 1 in next ch-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in next ch-5-sp, tr 1, in same ch-5-sp, dc 2 in same ch-5-sp, ch 2*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in first puff (=48 st).

Round 4: sl st in next ch-sp, ch 2 (does not count as a st), *puff 1 in next ch-sp, ch 3, [dc 1 in next dc, ch 1] repeat 1 time, dc 1 in next tr, ch 1, [dc 1 in same tr, ch 1] repeat 1 time, dc 1 in next dc, ch 1, dc 1 in next dc, ch 3*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in first puff (=80 st).

Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares

Join Granny Squares Together

After learning to crochet this granny square, you of course need a way to join them together. There are several great ways to join granny squares together. But I’ll share 3 of the most common with you!

Whip Stitch

The whip stitch uses yarn and needle.
To whip stitch granny squares together, align the stitches of two granny squares with the right side facing against each other.
With a needle, work through each of the aligned stitches with the yarn and needle

Whip Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Flat Slip Stitch Join

The flat slip stitch join creates a beautiful slip stitch seam between each of the granny squares.

Make a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook.
Line up two granny squares with the right side facing.
Insert hook through the back loops of corner stitches on each square and slip stitch.
Continue repeating for each stitch along the edge of the granny squares.

Flat Slip Stitch Join Tutorial

Join Granny Squares As You Go (JAYGO)

When you join granny squares as you go you will use yarn and a crochet hook, now sewing necessary.

There are 3 great ways to JAYGO:

Full Join Granny Squares As You Go Tutorial

Crochet A Puff Star Granny Square

Materials & Tools for Granny Squares

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

Puff Star Granny Square

About the Puff Star Granny Square