- CraftCrochet
- US abbreviationpc
- UK abbreviationpc
- Most loops on hook2
What is popcorn?
A group of 5 double crochets in one stitch, closed at the top so it pops out like a little bobble. It adds texture to blankets, pillows and bags.
In a pattern you will see it written as pc in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Work 5 dc into the same stitch.
- Take the hook out of the last loop and keep that loop safe.
- Insert the hook from front to back into the top of the first dc.
- Pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Chain 1 to close.
The mistake to watch for
If the popcorn pops to the back, you inserted the hook from back to front. Go in from the front.
If you are left-handed
Hold the hook in your left hand and the yarn in your right. Work rows from left to right, and read any chart diagram as a mirror image.
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with popcorn?
If the popcorn pops to the back, you inserted the hook from back to front. Go in from the front.
How many loops are on the hook?
At the busiest moment of popcorn there are 2 loops on the hook.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
