Bold 3D pops that really stand out from the fabric. AdvancedUS: pcUK: pc
Popcorn Stitch has the same name in US and UK patterns (abbreviated pc), so you can follow either without converting.
Video tutorial — pick your hand
Every stitch in Crochets has a mirrored lesson for lefties — no more mentally flipping videos.
🎬 Right-handed video by Crochet Guru on YouTube.
How to crochet the Popcorn Stitch — step by step
Work 5 double crochets into the same stitch.
Drop the loop from your hook. Insert the hook from front to back into the top of the first of the 5 dc.
Pick up the dropped loop and pull it through — this folds the group into a firm, rounded pop.
Chain 1 to secure. Popcorns are crisper and more raised than bobbles or puffs.
Instructions use US terms. Working left-handed? Do exactly the same moves as a mirror image — insert the hook from the same side of the stitch, working from left to right instead of right to left.
Where to use it
Textured stitches add depth and structure — ideal for blankets, cushions, hats and anything that should feel substantial.
Common mistakes with the Popcorn Stitch
Uneven puffs or bobbles come from pulling loops to different heights — aim for the same height every time.
Texture stitches use more yarn (often 20–40% more) than plain fabric — plan with a yarn calculator.
Forgetting that bobbles pop to the back of the row you're working — work them on wrong-side rows so they face front.
Planning a project with the Popcorn Stitch? Use the free yarn calculator to work out how many skeins you need, and the foundation chain calculator to get the width right the first time.
The Popcorn Stitch has the same name in UK and US terminology, abbreviated pc.
Is the Popcorn Stitch good for beginners?
It is an advanced stitch — worth it, but practise on a swatch first. Bold 3D pops that really stand out from the fabric.
Can I crochet the Popcorn Stitch left-handed?
Yes. Left-handed crocheters work the same stitch as a mirror image — right to left becomes left to right. Crochets includes a left-handed video for the Popcorn Stitch, and its pattern tools write instructions in your working direction.
What is the Popcorn Stitch used for?
Textured stitches add depth and structure — ideal for blankets, cushions, hats and anything that should feel substantial.
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