If you would be happy spending all your days on a meadow full of flowers, but you don’t have the garden on your own, this post is for your. We all know that the world of crochet is full of fantastic floral motifs, but today’s hero won my heart! I’m talking about puff flower, of course!
This adorable tiny piece of crochet can be a decoration on its own, or end up attached to each other, creating fantastic, dense meadow of flowers. As you will see later in the post, you can transform it into a baby blanket, hot pad, or a brooch.
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Aren’t these flowers the cutest? Let’s find out how to make them! As usual, below you can see sneak peaks of what’s to come in the round up section, and all of the pictures combined below are properly linked later in the article.
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Cute and simple
Crochet puff flower uses only two techniques, which are circular center and puff stitch. There are many ways to combine them together once they are done in bigger amount, but that’s a whole different story. Two parts of this tiny crochet piece allow you to use one color for the center, and the other for puffy petals, but it’s all in your hands.
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Researching this topic was a true pleasure, because there are so many fantastic projects that use puff flower pattern. Below you will see how many different color combinations and approaches you can use to make your own version of this lovely design, so without further ado, let’s dive in!
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Pinks and Lilacs
Puff Stitch Flowers by Teresa (teresa_z_k)
Aren’t these puff flowers the sweetest? As you can see in the photos below, Teresa decided to use magic ring instead of joined chain stitch, which is totally fine, because it creates tight center without the gap. Additional puff in the middle looks very cute, especially if it’s made with differently colored yarn, so try it if you like it!
- photos by @teresa_z_k on Instagram: top and bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Puff Stitch Flowers by Mamlik
Lovely lilacs are the theme of this project by Mamlik, so take a look at the photos below and see how great it looks! Addition of pale green and white is just perfect for this color scheme, because it looks much more interesting. Flowery blanket like this will be a showstopper!
- photos by @mamlik_etsy on Instagram: top, bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Puffy Daisy by Quiet Rain
Now these puffs looks so delicate and soft, that I want to squeeze them! Wool and mohair blends will look cute in this project too, so don’t hesitate to use them. See below how Quiet Rain combined lovely pink with green and brown centers, and ask yourself – what would you do with these sweet crochet puff flowers?
- photos by Quiet Rain from Ravelry
You can find this free crochet pattern here: Puffy Daisy by Eclectic Gipsyland. More info on Ravelry here.
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Puff Flower Potholder by Biebs
This potholder is definitely a crown jewel of Biebs’ kitchen – just look at the photos! As you can see in the bottom one, puff flowers look cool from the back, too. Combination of grey and pink is a classic one, so choose it for your project if you need palette that will stand the test of time.
- photos by Biebs from Ravelry
You can find this free crochet pattern here: Puff Flower Motif by Meladoras Creations. More info on Ravelry here.
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Crochet Flower Blanket by Elina Slycko
Puffy baby blankets are a fantastic way to make a unique background for baby photos! Elina decided to use speckled yarn in three colors, which makes these flower look even more fun than usual. Don’t be afraid to try out various yarns for this project, because you may be surprised what looks best.
- photos by @elinaslycko on Instagram: top, bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Stool Cover by koume3133
If you are wondering what you could do with these flowers aside from baby blankets or table decor, this project will inspire you! As you can see in the photos, crocheter behind koume3133 makes lovely stool covers. You can make similar one in circular shape, or try making rectangles!
- photos by @koume3133 on Instagram: source
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Pastel Stories
Puff Stitch Flowers by Yumily
Close ups of crochet projects are often my favorites, because you can see the work in all its glory, with all its unevenness and true handmade beauty. Just take a look below at this floral bunch of cuteness by Yumily! Scraps of yarn you have in your stash can easily have a new life, so be sure that you don’t throw them out!
- photos by @yumi_taka2ki on Instagram: top, bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet tutorial – Puff Flower Blanket by marifu6a. More info on Ravelry here.
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Puff Stitch Flowers by Mamlik
This amazing pastel blanket by Mamlik is not only beautiful to look at, but it’s also a great example of creating a successful color scheme. As you can see below, author chose six colors, and mixed up petals and centers – blue with white, pink with yellow, and so on. This way, when you combine all the flowers together, the palette stays cohesive and fun.
- photos by @mamlik_etsy on Instagram: top, bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Puff Stitch Flower by See Love Share. More info on Ravelry here.
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Puff Stitch Flowers by Mamlik
When you choose your colors, remember to keep the balance, because it’s very important. Below you can see two fantastic color schemes by Mamlik again, and both of them work amazingly well. Top one stays in the middle ground with colors and their vibrance, but bottom one uses bright pink as a feature element.
- photos by @mamlik_etsy on Instagram: top, bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet tutorial – Puff Flower Blanket by marifu6a. More info on Ravelry here.
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Mollie Flowers by __my.precious.flower__
There are so many projects in which the flowers have lots of colors, but it’s not the only way of going about this motif. If you want to achieve a more delicate version, try incorporating colors into the flower centers, because it will look fun and you won’t use up a lot of yarn for this!
- photos by @__my.precious.flower__ on Instagram: top, bottom
This project is based on the free crochet pattern called Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Color Explosion
Puff Stitch Flowers by Mamlik
Now this is a proper floral project, just look at it in the photos below! These colors won’t go unnoticed, because they remind us all of the spring in full bloom, right? You can make it into a blanket or a wall decoration, so that you can put it in kids’ room or a nursery. I know that Mamlik, who is an author of this project, uses it as a prop in baby photo shoots. Cool!
- photos by @mamlik_etsy on Instagram: top and bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Puff Stitch Flower by See Love Share. More info on Ravelry here.
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Japanese Flowers by Alessia Fiber Art
Something about this color palette in Alessia’s work makes me think of hot summer days and warm wind. Maybe it’s the color of ripe wheat, or deep brown looking like the soil. Either way, this project is a great example of a very skillful mix of colors.
- photos by alessiafiberart on ravelry.com
You can find a similar project as a free crochet pattern – Puff Stitch Flower by See Love Share. More info on Ravelry here.
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Mollie Flowers by Sunny
Sunny went for one of the best ways to approach puff flowers, and that’s to mix and match the colors within petals and centers. As you can see, each flower ends up looking interesting, but you don’t loose the overall vibe of the color scheme. Clever!
- photos by @ugly_sweater_cookies on Instagram: top, bottom
This project is based on the free crochet pattern called Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Puff Flowers by koume3133
Juicy freshness of green and white is undoubtedly one of the best signs of spring, so don’t wait for the first flowers to bloom and make your own! In the pictures below you can see orderly combination of classic daisies and green background flowers.
- photos by @koume3133 on Instagram: top, bottom
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Field of Flowers by Dette
If you need an accessory, that speaks for itself, go for bold colors, just like Dette did! Her beautiful puffy trivet, which you can see in the photos below, is more than enough as a table decor, don’t you think? She is considering making it into a cushion cover, so which idea do you like more?
- photos by dettek from ravelry.com
You can find this free crochet pattern here: Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Puff Stitch Flowers by Yuliia Shapran
These adorable six petal flowers by Yuliia caught my eye immediately, because they feature very regular color combinations. Have you noticed it? You can easily compose three or four colors in such a way, that the gaps between them are the same. It looks very orderly, but take a look below to see for yourself!
- photos by @yuliia_crochet on Instagram: top, bottom
You can find a similar project as a free crochet tutorial – Puff Flower Blanket by marifu6a. More info on Ravelry here.
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Molly Flower Blanket by Amber (Yarnjunkie6)
Now this blanket by Amber looks like it’s going to pop, right? Colorful flowers are so densely packed here, that I just dream about putting my head on this squishy surface! Take a look below, to see how beautifully she combined greens with blues and yellows, so you can use similar palette in your own projects!
- photos by Yarnjunkie6 from ravelry.com
You can find this free crochet pattern here: Mollie Flowers by Brigitte Read.
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Puff Flower Garments
Japanese Flowers Top by Alessia Fiber Art
Isn’t it beyond cool? As you can see in the photos, Alessia decided to join a bunch of puffy flowers and make a very artistic top. She finished it off with a ribbed hem in a contrasting color, and chose hues of green, lilac and deep violet as her color palette.
- photos by alessiafiberart on ravelry.com
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