How do you Crochet the Popcorn Stitch

The popcorn stitch (also known as bobble stitch) is a decorative crochet stitch that creates a raised, bumpy texture. It’s made up of a series of double crochets or treble crochets worked together in the same stitch or space and then drawn tightly closed. Here’s how to work the popcorn stitch:

1. Start by working a certain number of double crochets (or treble crochets) in the same stitch or space.
2. Once you have completed the desired number of double crochets, yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook.
3. Chain 1, to lock the popcorn in place.
4. Continue with the next stitch or the pattern

An example of the popcorn stitch pattern would be:

• Chain a multiple of 3 plus 4, for example: ch 11
• Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 1st dc), dc in each ch across, turn.
• Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 3 dc in the same st, *skip next 2 dc, 4 dc in next dc, repeat from * to end, turn

Popcorn stitches add a lot of visual interest to the project and can be used to create a variety of different designs and textures. It’s perfect for adding to blankets, scarves, sweaters and many more.

It’s important to be mindful of the tension, when you pull the yarn through the loops and to chain one, it helps to lock the popcorn in place and prevent it from unraveling.