How To: Crochet The Waffle Stitch – Easy Tutorial
Inspired by the epitome of lazy days, I couldn’t help but want to share this quirky and beautifully detailed stitch with you all… Due to it’s repetitive and simple steps, this is the ideal stitch to use while relaxing by a glowing fireplace on a quiet Saturday morning!
The Waffle Stitch creates a dense yet extremely cosy fabric, making this the perfect stitch to use when crocheting cushions covers, snuggly scarves or sturdy washcloths as this combination of stitches creates the most adorable waffle-like texture (thus the name)!
Learning a new crochet stitch or technique is always such fun, don’t you agree? If you’re keen to challenge yourself this weekend (as you’re cozied up by the fireplace), you’re in luck as this helpful step-by-step video tutorial will guide you through all the necessary steps needed to learn the “Waffle Stitch“, in an easy to follow speed!
Materials
Yarn – MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran (87yds/50g)
Crochet Hook – 5.0mm (H/8)
Stiches & Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
Foundation
Chain in multiples of 3 + 2.
Pattern
Row 1: Skip 3 ch (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. 1 dc in every ch. Turn your work.
Row 2: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), *1 fpdc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from the * all across till last 2 sts. 1 fpdc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Turn your work.
Row 3: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in next st. *1 fpdc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st. Repeat from the * all across till last st. 1 dc in next st. Turn your work.
Row 4: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), *1 fpdc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from the * all across till last 2 sts. 1 fpdc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Turn your work.
Repeat
Row 3 – 4 until you reach your desired length.
Is there a specific crochet stitch or interesting technique you’d love to learn? I’m always open to new ideas and inspiration when it comes to sharing crochet with the world!
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Have a lovely day crocheting…
Beautiful I can’t wait to try this stitch.
Thank you! I’m making a 12 inch block with your pattern to add to a blanket. It is a lovely stitch!
I loved this method of crochet stitch. Your video was so helpful to understand the work on rows.
Very inspiring. I love your website and tutorials. Thank you for sharing.
Cant wait to get started
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What a beautiful pattern!! Gonna try it soon! Thank you for sharing the tutorial!
awesome, i really like it
i really like it
This is a lovely stitch!
I’ve always had problems with the star stitch. Don’t know why. I love basketweave and the waffle stitch, though!
Very Informative article thanks for sharing it
Very nice work. Keep it and and I will keep visiting your blog, thanks!
Thank you for this! I have made washcloths with these instructions without a problem. I now want to make a baby blanket. I made 167 chains and now the pattern doesn’t work out😣 What am I doing wrong? Please help!
Try chaining in multiples of 3 until you get desired length for your blanket . That way the pattern will work . Remember in row 2, 3 , 4 and all the rest, the pattern ties into 3 chains at a time that creates the waffle . So for every 3 chains will make a waffle pattern for each row
Great instructions. Easy to follow
Fun and unique stitch. Thank you for sharing.
I love your clam voice no hurry ….very easy to follow. Great job ! Working on mine right now.
Thank you
BB
I love your website ,good clear instructions lovely clear calm voice ,thanks for sharing its been very helpful.
wow, this knitting looks beautiful, each knit is so subtle, I also want to knit, thank you for sharing this way.
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Thank you. I’m definitely going to try this pattern. Very pretty.
Our church has a prayer shawl ministry, and it is a great way for me to keep my hands busy on road trips. I prefer simple patterns that don’t require counting but don’t look “simple”. I just came across your waffle stitch, and it is perfect! I am half way through my first shawl using it. Thank you for sharing your very easy-to-follow instructions.
Oh this is genius. I love this one.
Thanks so much!
Great article with excellent idea!Thank you for such a valuable article. I really appreciate for this great information..
Very nice and easy for a beginner. Much appreciated.
I am really excited to make this pattern. If I would like it a bit looser of a stitch can I just use a larger hook size? I tend to crochet very tight.
N I C E <3 love it 🙂
Everyone had different directions on how to do the waffle stitch, but your instructions and tutorial was the easiest for me to follow. Thank you so much. I fell in love with this stitch and I’m going to make a baby blanket for a baby shower using it.
This is my favorite stitch by far. I have watched several tutorials on this stitch. Yours seems to be the easiest and quickest. I purchased some Mandela cakes for this pattern today. I’m in FL and expecting Hurricane Idalia during the night. Winds and rain have already begun so my crocheting shall keep me busy and distracted.
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