Introduction The Popcorn Ridge stitch combines the soft dimension of popcorns with structured ridges — creating a rich, touchable texture. Perfect for pillows, bags, scarves, and anything you want to pop (literally). This is the stitch you use when “flat” just isn’t good enough.

Materials

• Worsted or bulky yarn

• 5.0mm or 6.0mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

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Gauge

• 10cm x 10cm = approx. 12 stitches x 9 rows (varies based on yarn)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CH – Chain

• SC – Single Crochet

• DC – Double Crochet

• PC – Popcorn Stitch

• BLO – Back Loop Only

• YO – Yarn Over

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Popcorn Stitch (PC) How-To:

• Work 5 DC into the same stitch

• Remove your hook from the loop

• Insert it into the first DC, then pull the loop back through

• CH 1 to close

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Instructions – Popcorn Ridge Pattern

Foundation

1. CH a multiple of 4 + 1 (e.g., CH 21)

2. Row 1: SC across

3. Row 2: CH 3 (counts as DC), PC in next, DC in next 3, repeat

4. Row 3: SC across in BLO

5. Row 4: CH 3, DC in 1st, PC in next, DC in next 2, repeat

6. Row 5: SC across in BLO

✔ Alternate popcorn position every row to stagger the ridges

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Texture Tip

• Use two similar shades (tone-on-tone) for subtle dimension

• Heavier yarn = more dramatic puff

• Blocking is optional — ridges will naturally hold form

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Best Used For:

• Accent pillows

• Thick scarves

• Tablet sleeves

• Decorative wall swatches

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