Step-by-Step Jasmine Crochet Stitch Tutorial

One of the most beautiful crochet stitches? The Jasmine Stitch! Reminiscent of flowers or stars, this gorgeous stitch is plush and easier than it looks. Let’s break it down and learn how to crochet the Jasmine Stitch!

How to Crochet the Jasmine Stitch

Excellent for hot pads or anything that needs to be plush and thick. She ain’t heavy… she’s the Jasmine Stitch! 💖

If you’ve ever looked at this stitch and thought that it has to be the most difficult to learn, I have good news! Once you break it down this is much simpler than it seems.

We can work this in flat rows back and forth or worked in rounds joined and turned as in a cowl, for example.

About this Stitch:

This stitch is essentially a variation/combination of Puff Stitches. After creating the “anchor puff” to start each row, we’ll connect three puffs at a time making this a very dense fabric with practically zero holes.

This is a ONE ROW repeat. Once you learn that single row, you’ll be flying through them!

This stitch is reversible. Because we turn and crochet the same exact thing each and every row, the fabric created looks the same on both sides.

Since this stitch reminds me of flowers, I like to think of each portion of the flower as a “petal”. When making the Jasmine Stitch you’ll either create one petal by itself (the “anchor puff/petal”) or three petals linked together.

Fun fact: If you think of each puff/petal as a leg in the sc3tog, this stitch is remarkably similar to the Trinity Stitch. Cool!

Jasmine Crochet Stitch FAQ:

How is this stitch abbreviated in patterns? The Foundation Puff Stitch used to start the project and to start a new row is abbreviated as FPS. The actual Jasmine Stitch used for the majority of the row is typically referred to as “Js” or “J-st” in crochet patterns. If you need help reading a crochet pattern, make sure you head over here and check out this detailed post.

Is the Jasmine stitch hard? Actually, no. Like many other stitches, this one does take some getting used to, but no more than any other stitch.

Is there a stitch multiple for the Jasmine Stitch? No, there is no multiple needed. You will, however, need to create one additional Foundation Puff Stitch once the desired width of your project is reached. This extra puff will be the side and “anchor puff” that starts the second row.

Is the Jasmine stitch good for blankets? This stitch uses so much yarn that I’m afraid to see the yardage required for a full blanket. That being said, it would no doubt be a thick, warm, and heavy blanket. This may be nice for a weighted blanket, but you’ll need gobs and gobs of yarn.

Is the Jasmine stitch a yarn eater? For sure, and part of the reason this stitch is generally used for smaller projects instead of large things like cardigans or blankets. On the other hand, this is a great stash busting stitch!

What yarns work best? I find that fuzzy yarns, or those with a halo, fluff up nicely with the Jasmine stitch. You could, of course, use virtually any yarn or hold a fuzzy yarn double stranded with a solid yarn (like an acrylic or cotton) for a plush look.

Can you work the Jasmine Stitch in the round? Of course! You’ll treat this just like any other project worked in the round by joining and turning at the end of each round. You’ll still begin each new round with an “anchor” puff to get the round started.

Are there variations of the Jasmine Stitch? Yes and no. The general concept is similar across all variations in that there is an “anchor” puff that starts each row into which the subsequent complete Jasmine stitches are worked.

Continued… Some variations have you Yarn Over (YO) twice to create each puff and some have you YO three times. I personally think the three YOs looks best. You may also find that some patterns include a chain after closing each puff, while some do not.

Tips for this stitch:

If you find that your stitches are not as tidy as they could be, or that the center of your flowers look sloppy, try using a smaller hook.

Stay loose but consistent. As you’re pulling your hook through allllll of the loops of the three connected puff stitches, try to Goldilocks the tension and find it juuuust right. If you hold the loops too tight the hook will have a hard time slipping through them. Conversely, if you hold the loops too loose, the hook will want to snag on all of them. Consistency is important with this stitch!

Use fluffier yarns (not splitty). Fluffy yarns really tend to show off the beauty of this stitch. Slow color changing ombre yarns make for excellent fabric using this stitch. Great yarns include Chroma, Prism, or a mohair (like Aloft) held with a cotton (like the Comfy yarn line) or an acrylic (like Brava Worsted) would look lovely!

This is “Iceberg” Aloft with the “Sea Foam” Comfy Fingering:

Jasmine Stitch Written Steps:

Start with a row of “FPS” (Foundation Puff Stitches). You can have as many as you like.

Foundation/Row 1…

1. Ch-2, [YO, pull up a loop] 3x in the first chain made. (7 loops on hook).

2. Hold working yarn back with finger, YO and pull through ALL of the loops on your hook. Insert your hook back into the working yarn (held by your finger) and slip stitch through the working loop. Chain one to close the stitch.

First FPS made! To make all subsequent Foundation Puffs…

3. Going into the “eye” of the previous puff stitch, [YO, pull up a loop] 3x (7 loops on hook)

4. Repeat step 2 to close the puff.

Second FPS made!

5. Continue adding foundation puffs until the piece is as wide as desired.

Row 2 and beyond…

1. Make one FPS. This will be the side/anchor puff to start the row.

2. [YO, pull up a loop in the top “eye” of previous puff] 3x (7 loops on hook)

3. [YO, pull up a loop in the bottom “eye” of previous puff] 3x (13 loops on hook)

4. [YO, pull up a loop in the “eye” of next puff] 3x (19 loops on hook)

5. Hold working yarn back with finger, YO and pull through ALL of the loops on your hook. Insert your hook back into the working yarn (held by your finger) and slip stitch through the working loop. Chain one to close the stitch.

Repeat steps 2-5 to the end of the row.

That’s it! You’ll continue adding rows in this manner until the piece is as large as it needs to be.

Jasmine Stitch Video Tutorial:

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What will you make with this beautiful stitch? I can’t wait to see! I hope you’ll share with me by tagging @HeartHookHome across all social media, or share in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook.

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