The Rocking Puff V-Stitch: Mesmerizing Texture with a Gentle Rhythm
Every once in a while, I come across a stitch pattern that completely captures my attention. I first discovered what I now call the Rocking Puff V-Stitch in an old book of stitch charts a few years ago, and I was so intrigued that I immediately worked up a swatch.
The resulting fabric was wonderfully soft, squishy, and full of texture. It’s the kind of stitch pattern that makes you want to keep crocheting “just one more row.”
The Rocking Puff V-Stitch is a playful variation on the classic Puff V-Stitch. Instead of working into the chain-1 space from the previous row as we typically do, the stitches are worked directly into the double crochet itself.
That small change creates a beautiful effect: the double crochets form neat vertical lines while the puff stitches lean slightly back and forth, creating the gentle “rocking” motion that inspired the name. Once established, the stitch pattern becomes rhythmic and easy to follow, though the unusual stitch placement may require a little extra attention at first.
Overview
Stitch Multiple: Multiple of 3
Number of Rows in Pattern Repeat: 2
Reversible
Tips
When working in puff V-stitches, work in the double crochet (not the chain space) unless otherwise stated.
Work foundation chain loosely: you’ll be working a group of stitches into some of the chains.
How to Crochet the Rocking Puff V-Stitch
Row 1: Chain a multiple of 3 loosely. Start by working the first puff V-stitch following these steps. Skip the first 4 chains and work a (double crochet, chain 1) in the 5th chain from your hook. (The skipped chains count as the first double crochet and first foundation chain.)
Next work a puff stitch in the same chain. To make a puff stitch, yarn over, insert your hook in the same chain as the last double crochet you made, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, insert your hook in the same chain, yarn over, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).
Yarn over, insert your hook in the same chain again, yarn over, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook).
Yarn over, draw through all 7 loops. Puff stitch complete. This completes your first puff V-stitch too.
Skip the next 2 chains (indicated with arrows in the photo below).
Puff V-stitch in the next chain.
[Skip next 2 chains, puff V-stitch in next chain] across to the last 4 chains.
Skip the next 2 chains. Double crochet in the last 2 chains. Row 1 is complete. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 3 (this counts as the first dc here and throughout). Puff V-stitch in the next double crochet (indicated with an arrow in the photo below).
This is probably a good time to point out that when working in rows, the puff V-stitch from the previous row will appear reversed, as in the photo below. You’ll always work the next puff V-stitch in the double crochet of the previous puff V-stitch, not in the chain-1 space.
The photo above shows the first puff V-stitch of the row complete. For the remainder of the row, you’ll work a puff V-stitch in the dc of the puff V-stitches from the previous row. These double crochet are easy to find, as they’re usually the largest spaces (indicated with arrows in the photo below).
Continue working a puff V‑stitch in each puff V-stitch across until you get to the last puff V-stitch (circled in the photo below).
Skip the puff stitch and the chain-1 space of this last puff V-stitch. Double crochet in the double crochet of the last puff V-stitch. Then double crochet in the top of the beginning chain‑3, turn.
Row 2 is complete! Repeat Row 2 until you reach the desired length.
I know once you get started, you won’t want to stop!
If you’d like to try this stitch in a super snuggly project, take a look at the My Little Nest Blanket (pattern available June 19, 2026). With instructions for 16 different sizes, it’s especially lovely for baby blankets and thoughtful handmade gifts, while still giving you the flexibility to make a cozy piece for any space or occasion.
