Waffle Stitch Tutorial

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:

• Category 4 Medium 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* for weaving ends
• Scissors*

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Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
sk – skip
t-ch – turning chain
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

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: 1 dc into the 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc into each remaining st across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc here and throughout)

Row 2 cont’d:  1 dc into the next st,

Row 2 cont’d: 1 FPdc around the post of the next st,

Row 2 cont’d: 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts,

Row 2 cont’d: 1 FPdc around the post of the next st,

Row 2 cont’d: *1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc around the post of the next st; Repeat from * across, 1 dc into the t-ch, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3

Row 3 cont’d: 1 dc into the next st,

Row 3 cont’d: 1 FPdc around the posts of each of the next 2 sts,

Row 3 cont’d: 1 dc into the next st, 1 FPdc around the posts of each of the next 2 sts,

Row 3 cont’d: * 1 dc in the next st, 1 FPdc around the posts of each of the next 2 sts; Repeat from * across, work your last FPdc around the ch-3, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3

Row 4: 1 dc into the next st, 1 FPdc around the next st,

Row 4 cont’d: *1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc around the next st; Repeat from * across, 1 dc into 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!