Crochet popcorn stitch
Five completed US dc join at their tops to form a compact raised popcorn.
Counted practice swatch
Start on 15 sc. Replace the central stitch with one popcorn and sc in the others.
Work the repeat
Work 5 dc in one stitch. Remove the hook from the loop; insert through the top of the first dc, catch the dropped loop and draw it through. Chain 1 to close.
Read the fabric
This sample treats the popcorn and closing chain as one position. Work one stitch in the closure on the return row; do not work each of the five dc separately.