How to Crochet the Braided Puff Stitch Flower for beginners – video tutorial. For crochet beginner's, it will introduce the weave of simple basic: a chain ring, double crochet, slip, shell and brided puff stitches. This free crochet flower pattern makes up fairly quickly and creates a pretty flower that would make a great addition to a crochet hat, purse or sweater. The size of your crochet flower will be completely dependent upon the thickness of the yarn you use.