It’s time to learn a new crochet stitch! This week I am going to show you the Waffle Stitch. This stitch has fabulous texture and is great for a blanket or even some dishcloths. For this tutorial, I will show you how to make an 8″x 8″ square. I hope you enjoy the tutorial! Happy Crocheting!
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Waffle Stitch Tutorial and Afghan Square
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in any color of your choosing. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* for this example.
- Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook*
- Yarn Needle*
- Scissors*
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Abbreviations:
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
sk – skip
t-ch – turning chain
Multiple:
Multiple of 3
Gauge:
4 stitches & 1 row = 1″
Notes:
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
- If you are unfamiliar with post stitches, you can find a great tutorial here for FPdc.
Instructions:
Ch 27
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each st across. Turn.
Row 2 cont’d: Dc into the next st
Row 2 cont’d: FPdc around the next st
Row 2 cont’d: 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts
Row 2 cont’d: FPdc around the next st.
Row 2 cont’d: *1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, FPdc around the next st** Repeat from * to ** until the end of the row. Dc into the t-ch. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3
Row 3 cont’d: Dc in the next st
Row 3 cont’d: FPdc around each of the next 2 sts
Row 3 cont’d: Dc in the next st, FPdc around each of the next 2 sts
Row 3 cont’d: *Dc in the next st, FPdc around each of the next 2 sts** Repeat from * to ** until you reach the end of the row, working your last FPdc around the ch-3. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3
Row 4: Dc into the next st, FPdc around the next st.
Row 4 cont’d: *1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, FPdc around the next st** Repeat from * to ** until the end of the row. Dc in the t-ch. Turn.
Rows 5-10: Repeat rows 3-4 to complete your 8×8 square. You can add a simple sc border or just leave it as is!
Deb says
July 2, 2018 at 8:40 PMVery easy to follow and understand especially for a beginner like me. Step by step. Awesome job in explaining and having pictures that go directly with it.
Karen says
May 6, 2018 at 5:06 AMI love these instructions. I write instructions down because I can’t always connect and I don’t have a printer.
I had instructions from another site last year and they weren’t as clear. It took alot of froggin before I figured it out. I made a nice heavy scarf for the blistering cold winds of March. Thank you.
Julie hendricks says
January 12, 2018 at 10:14 PMI love the way waffle stitch is explained thanks
Malis says
September 17, 2017 at 7:14 PMI just love the clarity of the instructions and the pictures are amazing and helpful. Thank you!!
Wanda says
August 10, 2017 at 10:14 PMYou made this easy! Thanks!!
Amy Ramnarine says
August 17, 2017 at 11:08 AMThank you so much Wanda! I am so glad you enjoyed my Waffle Stitch tutorial 🙂
Cara Chrétien says
June 5, 2017 at 8:07 AMHi there if I wanted this a little denser could I easily go down a hook size or do you think it would bunch on itself? Very pretty stitch. Thanks!
Amy Ramnarine says
June 6, 2017 at 8:09 AMHi Cara! I think if you go down one hook size it most likely will not bunch but if you move down several hooks sizes with a yarn that has a lot of give, it most likely will bunch. I hope that helps!
Michelle Hutchby says
March 22, 2017 at 6:05 PMA easy to follow and understand now in the process of making a baby blanket
Thankyou for your help
Recommend to anyone thinking of doing waffle
elsa gonzalez says
October 14, 2016 at 9:10 AMHi Amy ,
Thanks for the instructions for the waffle stitch! I am trying to learn it.
Elsa
Chicago
Amy Ramnarine says
October 14, 2016 at 11:23 AMYou’re welcome Elsa! I hope you enjoy the tutorial!
Patty says
February 22, 2016 at 5:38 PMHello! Like everyone else I love your tutorials! And I also have been wanting to learn the Waffle stitch and you’ve done the impossible and taught me…..now how would I go about doing a blanket? Would I chain as long as I think I needed the blanket to be?
Amy Ramnarine says
February 24, 2016 at 10:22 PMHi Patty! You would chain a larger multiple of 3 🙂
Patty says
November 24, 2016 at 1:28 AMwhats a multiple of 3? Thank You, Patty
Amy Ramnarine says
November 24, 2016 at 11:20 AMHi Patty! Just multiply 3 (for example, 3×2, 3×3, etc.)
Susan says
December 23, 2015 at 8:23 PMI like the things you have been posting, however, I get frustrated when I can’t use Printer Friendly to save the patterns.
Amy Ramnarine says
December 23, 2015 at 9:44 PMHi Susan, if you click on the light green icon above or below the post, it will give you the printfriendly option. You can find a tutorial here:
Nancy Davies says
July 11, 2015 at 12:34 PMJust tried the waffle stitch. Best tutorial I have ever used! Read the instructions, do what it says, check the picture, move on. So much better than a video (what did they say?). No having to stop the video, go back – oops! Too far! Now where was I? I love the stitch, but honestly, I’m more excited about the instructions. Love it! You have a fan for life.
Amy Ramnarine says
July 11, 2015 at 5:27 PMThank you so much Nancy! I try to make my photos and tutorials clear. I know there are a lot of people that are partial to videos but some do really well with photo instructions. I personally like them more than videos 🙂 Thank you for stopping by my page and for trying out my tutorial!!
Charl says
June 18, 2015 at 11:40 AMI am little confused. Waffle stitch. I think maybe its me , but at the end of row 3, I am suppose to do a front post around chain 3 . I find that I get to end of row and it looks to be like I should be doing a double crochet around chain3. Would you help me correct my mistake ?
Amy Ramnarine says
June 18, 2015 at 1:17 PMHi! Yes you are supposed to be working a double crochet around the ch-3 🙂
Charl says
June 18, 2015 at 1:38 PMThanks for responding. And clearing this up for me. I truly appreciate it. Was that then and error in the pattern ?
Dc in the next st, FPdc around each of the next 2 sts** Repeat from * to ** until you reach the end of the row, working your last FPdc around the ch-3. Turn.
Amy Ramnarine says
June 18, 2015 at 3:38 PMNo it’s correct. You can FPdc around a chain if it counts as the dc
Dulcy Harris says
June 16, 2015 at 9:30 PMThanks so much for this tutorial! I’ve been wanting to learn this pattern for so long now!
Amy Ramnarine says
June 17, 2015 at 1:13 PMYou’re welcome Dulcy! Enjoy!
Janet Smith says
June 16, 2015 at 11:39 AMI LOVE the waffle stitch!
mary says
June 16, 2015 at 10:33 AMLove the new stitch and appliques of you Facebook page. I have 5 young granddaughters and I’m always trying to mix and match handmade items for them. These options give me more versatility. Thank you.
Amy Ramnarine says
June 23, 2015 at 12:22 PMThank you Mary! I love mixing and matching too 🙂