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!
Very 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.
I 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.
I love the way waffle stitch is explained thanks
I just love the clarity of the instructions and the pictures are amazing and helpful. Thank you!!
You made this easy! Thanks!!
Thank you so much Wanda! I am so glad you enjoyed my Waffle Stitch tutorial 🙂
Hi 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!
Hi 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!
A 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
Hi Amy ,
Thanks for the instructions for the waffle stitch! I am trying to learn it.
Elsa
Chicago
You’re welcome Elsa! I hope you enjoy the tutorial!
Hello! 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?
Hi Patty! You would chain a larger multiple of 3 🙂
whats a multiple of 3? Thank You, Patty
Hi Patty! Just multiply 3 (for example, 3×2, 3×3, etc.)
I like the things you have been posting, however, I get frustrated when I can’t use Printer Friendly to save the patterns.
Hi 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:
Just 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.
Thank 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!!
I 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 ?
Hi! Yes you are supposed to be working a double crochet around the ch-3 🙂
Thanks 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.
No it’s correct. You can FPdc around a chain if it counts as the dc
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I’ve been wanting to learn this pattern for so long now!
You’re welcome Dulcy! Enjoy!
I LOVE the waffle stitch!
Love 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.
Thank you Mary! I love mixing and matching too 🙂