Want a Stitch You Can’t Put Down? Try the Rocking Puff V-Stitch

Hello, Subscriber First Name,

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 of the V-stitch 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.

Suitable for advanced beginners and beyond, this stitch is easy to learn and quick to memorize. If you’d like to try it for yourself, you’ll find the full step-by-step tutorial on my blog, where you can enjoy a distraction-free, ad-free reading experience.

And once you’ve tried it, you’ll be all set for the release of my brand-new pattern — the My Little Nest Blanket — coming next Friday.

With instructions for 16 different sizes, it’s especially lovely for baby blankets and thoughtful handmade gifts.

I hope you have a lovely weekend and can find time for a few cozy rows.

Best wishes and happy stitching,

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