The picot stitch is a decorative crochet technique that adds a small, pointed, or looped element to the fabric. This stitch is versatile and can be adjusted in size by varying the number of chains made in the loop. It's commonly used as an edging or as part of intricate designs in crochet projects. It can add texture and delicate accents in crocheted items such as borders, lacework, motifs, and more. 

The cluster stitch in crochet is a technique where multiple incomplete stitches are worked together to form a cluster, creating a textured and raised effect. These stitches are often grouped together in the same stitch or space, producing a decorative element that adds depth and visual interest to crochet projects.  

Puff stitches are a popular form of textured crochet stitches that crocheters like to use to create a dense rounded shape on their fabric. Puff stitches can be used individually as decorative elements or combined in patterns to create intricate designs, textures, and raised motifs in blankets, hats, scarves, and various other crocheted items.

Ever wondered about popcorn stitches, how they are different from puff, bobble and cluster stitches and ever thought of using them in your amigurumis, not just your textured blankets? They are wonderful for making your crochet project more distinctive, likewise I love to use them in my amigurumis! Here I will talk about all the different ways to experiment with your popcorn stitch, ranging from length-wise to width-wise, and also at the end, get some ideas for how to incorporate them into your amigurumis.

Special textured stitches anyone? They are wonderful for making your crochet project more distinctive, likewise I love to use them in my amigurumis! In this post, we will be talking about what a bobble stitch is, how to change them into mini or large sizes, length-wise and width-wise. Then we will clear up the confusion with puff, popcorn and cluster stitches, see how they look in rows versus rounds. And finally, how I use that simple stitch in many different ways in my amigurumis!