🌸 About the Blossoms from our Blossom Breeze Designs 🌸

If you’ve ever admired the delicate, floral texture on my Blossom Breeze Designs, you’ve probably noticed the little puffy petals that give each piece its soft, cozy look. These Blossoms are what make the collection so special, full of texture, warmth, and a gentle handmade charm.

In this post, I’ll explain how the blossoms come together, what makes them bloom so beautifully, and a few tips to help you get the best results to bring those gorgeous Blossoms to life!

🌸 What Makes the Blossom Stitch Special

The Blossom Stitch is inspired by the crochet Jasmine Stitch, known for its plump, star-like petals. For the Blossom Breeze Designs, I’ve adapted it to fit seamlessly into this playful design, with the flowers arranged in a neat row, beautifully framed to highlight their delicate charm.

Each flower is made up of several puff petals worked closely together, sharing the same center. This gives your flowers a little lift and a lot of texture, and is perfect for creating that signature “Bloom” effect. The result is a piece that looks intricate but feels cozy, strong, and flexible all at once.

🌸 The Base Petals: Triple Puff Petals 

The blossoms in the Blossom Breeze Designs are created in two rows, resulting in a soft, continuous floral feature. While all petals in this design are the same size, you can adjust the puffiness by varying the number of loops in each puff stitch.

Blossoms in the Blossom Breeze Design have a Triple Puff Petal stitch, which forms the foundation of your flower. This stitch is built in stages, layering loops carefully to create a textured, plump petal. The key ideas behind this petal are:

* Building height and fullness: Multiple loops are pulled up into the stitch, which gives the petal its signature puff.

* Adjustable puffiness: While the petals are the same size, you can subtly vary the number of loops pulled up to make each flower puffier or slightly more delicate, giving texture and character, just keep this loop count consistent though out your work.

* Shaping the petal: After all loops are on the hook, the yarn is drawn through strategically to close the petal and form a neat, rounded shape.

Even though each petal is uniform in size, adjusting how you pull up the loops can make the blossom puffier or more delicate. These base petals set the stage for the rest of the flower, ensuring that each blossom has depth, texture, and a soft, cozy appearance.

Tip: Practice keeping your loops consistent in height and tension. This ensures your petals stay even and your blooms look beautifully balanced.

 

🌸 The Second Row: Double Puff Petals

Once the base petals are in place, the second row of petals is worked with the wrong side facing, building outward from the first row to give the blossom added depth and dimension.

The double puff petals form this row, connecting the new bloom to the previous row while keeping the petals uniform in size. Key ideas behind the second row:

* Layering and continuity: Each petal is anchored into the center of the current flower and partially into the previous cluster, which helps the blossoms flow seamlessly across the pattern.

* Shaping the bloom: Once all loops are pulled through, the yarn is drawn through strategically to form a neat, rounded petal that helps the blossom expand outward.

Even though the second row petals are worked on the wrong side, they integrate beautifully with the first row to create the continuous, flowing floral look that defines the Blossom Breeze Designs.

Tip: Pay attention to tension and consistent loop height to keep your second-row petals even and connected to the previous row for a balanced, plump bloom.

🌸 Tips for Beautiful Blossoms

* Keep your tension light: Puff stitches need space to bloom! If you pull too tight, the petals won’t puff up as much.

* Count your yarn-overs: For consistency, always use the same number per petal. 

* Block lightly if needed: For finished pieces, a gentle steam block (without flattening the puffs) will help the blossoms open up and sit evenly.

* Play with colours: Try working each row of blossoms in a different shade for a stunning effect,  this looks especially pretty for your project.

🌸 The Beauty of Handmade Blooms

These little puff blossoms are what make the Blossom Breeze Designs so special. They add texture, depth, and personality to every piece. Each flower is just a few stitches, but together, they create something that feels soft, strong, and full of charm.

If you’d like to make your own project using these blossoms, check out the Blossom Breeze Designs patterns available on my website, all complete with full instructions, photos, and sizing options. More Blossom Breeze patterns are on the way, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to stay in the loop.

🌸 Pin It, Share It, Stitch It!

If you try making a few blossoms, I’d love to see how they turn out! Tag me on social media @BloomingDelights2u and share your progress using #BlossomBreezeCrochet so I can see your beautiful blooms in action.

🌸Love, Laugh & Crochet 

🌸 Leanne 🌸