I recently got an email from a reader asking me to do a video tutorial for Padded Single Crochet. Well that was a new one to me! I did some digging and learned as much as I could about the Padded Single Crochet - and now I'll teach you!
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How to Crochet the Padded Single Crochet Right Handed
How to Crochet the Padded Single Crochet Left Handed
As Seen In This Video
US - I, 5.5mm Furls Fiberarts Hook
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Baby in Aqua
Essentially, the padded single crochet is a very specific form of spike stitch. You crochet "over" the previous row, enclosing it in single crochet stitches. This creates a puffy, padded, but very stable stitch, that looks almost identical on both sides!
It's a very interesting stitch, and I can see how it could come in handy while designing! I found two different designers using it, but now that I know about it I might have to use it too. I hope it inspires you as well!
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Crystal Wall says
I love it when there is a new stitch and this one is going to be useful for plain pastel cotton blankets. It makes me want to put down my hooks and switch yarn. You make it so easy to learn. Thanks for all the help. Moogly is awesome! I follow and share!
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Becky Dirlam says
This is a great stitch to use for purse handles, the top edge of a slipper, or nearly any where you want strength, stability and a clean finish.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I agree!
cindyzs/freespiritczs says
i was going to ask what this would be used for but Becky Dirlam just named some of them! what would be some other applications for this stitch? thanks as always for your tutorials and patterns!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you!
Ladee says
I have been using this stitch for years...somebody just put a name to it. lol I make slippers by crocheting squares then sewing them up appropriately. I have been using this stitch for years for the bottom part of the slippers. They don't wear out near as fast!
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad to hear it's worked so well for you Ladee! 😀 Those sound like very cushy slippers!
Bonnie says
You can also use this stitch to make thick potholders that don't transfer the heat to your hand like some of the thinner ones do. I've made them for everyone in my family out of cotton yarns to match their kitchen colors.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks Bonnie!
Andrea K says
Thanks for the video. This is an interesting technique. Can't wait to try it.
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you!
Sherry in South Bend says
I think I'll try this stitch for making potholders, or perhaps just for hot pads to protect tables from hot dishes. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 It's a great use for it!
susan m jensen says
Thank you for this Video. Im curious about what it would do for a baby play Blanket? I will do soon.
Susan m j
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Great idea Susan!
Samantha says
So on the next row after would you just work a regular SC and then in the next row after that do the puffed SC?
Tamara Kelly says
If I wanted multiple rows of padded sc, yes! 🙂
Josie says
This is the perfect timing! I was thinking to make a flat iron pouch for myself. This would be excellent way while it cools down!!
Laura D Cline says
Tablet cover!! There was a CAL earlier this year, and I think the padded stitch could be incorporated. http://www.crochetmemories.com/blog/slant-stitch-striped-tablet-tote-cal ...and instead of stripes, you could choose a contrast color for the "pad" row, as the slant stitch would leave it peeking out. Hmmmmmmmm. *off to play with my hooks*
Laurolea Crane says
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