Crochet Marshmallow Stitch Tutorial

The Crochet Marshmallow Stitch is a delightful and cozy stitch that adds a touch of whimsy to your projects. This stitch resembles fluffy marshmallows piled on top of each other, creating a soft and textured look. It is perfect for creating blankets, scarves, or even plush toys that you just want to sink your hands into. The beauty of this stitch lies in its simplicity; once you get the hang of it, you'll be stitching up marshmallow-like creations in no time. So grab your crochet hook and some fluffy yarn, and immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of the Crochet Marshmallow Stitch - your projects will have a sweet and snugly appeal that everyone will love!

Supplies Used

• Acrylic DK Yarn
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Multiple Color Use: When using 2 or more colors, you could either carry the yarn or cut the yarn after every row

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• sk – skip
• yo – yarn over
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• fpdc5tog – front post double crochet 5 together
• fpdc10tog – front post double crochet 10 together

Special Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet 5 Together (fpdc5tog)

*yo, insert hook, from front to back and around the dc post below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook* x 5, yo and pull through all 6 loops on the hook, ch1

Front Post Double Crochet 10 Together (fpdc10tog)

*yo, insert your hook, from front to back and around the dc post below, yo, pull up a loop, yo and pull through only the first 2 loops on the hook* x 10, yo and pull through all 11 loops on the hook, ch1

Pattern Instructions

Ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch.

Stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row.

The section between ( ) is crocheted in the same stitch or chain space.

Starting Chain

This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 8 + 2. My starting chain is 42chs.

Row 1

Sc in 2nd chain from the hook, *ch3, sk3, sc in next*, repeat from * until the end of the row, turn.

Row 2

Ch3 (counts as a dc), *(5dc) in next ch3 space*, repeat from * until you crocheted in last ch3 space, dc in last stitch, ch1, turn.

Row 3

Sc in the first stitch, *ch3, fpdc10tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below*, repeat from * until the end of the row (at the end, you sc in the space between the 5dc and the ch3 made on Row 2), turn.

Row 4

Ch3 (counts as a dc), *(5dc) in next ch3 space*, repeat from * until you crocheted in last ch3 space, dc in last stitch, ch1, turn.

Row 5

Sc in the first stitch, fpdc5tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below, *ch3, fpdc10tog, ch3, sc in the space between the groups of 5dc below*, repeat from * until you have 1 group of 5dc left, ch3, fpdc5tog, sc in the space between the group of 5dc and the ch3 you made on Row 4.

Repeat Rows 2-4 until you have the desired length.