Learn how easy it is to crochet the waffle stitch with this pattern. It has wonderful texture and a cozy, grid-like look. A great stitch for everything from waffle stitch dishcloths to cozy blankets and throws.
Equipment
1 Size I, 5.5mm Crochet Hook
1 Tapestry Needle
1 Scissors:
Materials
50yardsYarnmedium weight works nicely with this stitch
Estimated Cost 5
Instructions
Begin
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook.
Crochet your desired number of stitches using multiples of 3.
The sample uses 18 chain stitches
Row 1
In the 5th CH from the hook, work a DC and in each stitch across the row. Turn
Row 2
CH 3 (Counts at the first ST). In the second ST work a FPDC. In the 3rd ST work DC. [1 FPDC, 1 FPDC, 1 DC] Continue working the three stitches across between [ ]. Ending with a DC in the last ST (Which is the top CH of the previous row). Turn
Row 3
CH 3 (Counts as the first ST). In the 2nd ST work a DC, in the 3rd ST, work a DC. For the rest of the row, thinking in groups of 3 work [1 FPDC, 1 DC, 1 DC] Repeat the three stitches across between [ ]. Ending with a DC ST in the top CH of the first CH 3 of the previous row. Turn
Rows 4 and Beyond
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3.
Finishing
After you work the last SC ST, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.
Notes
Skill LevelAdvanced BeginnerGaugeApproximately 15 stitches and 7 rows in 4” x 4” of stitch patternSizeThe sample is approximately 4 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches tall.Make your project wider or narrower by using stitch multiples of 3. Change the length by adding or decreasing rows.Abbreviations• CH = Chain• DC = Double Crochet• FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet• ST = Stitch• STs = Stitches• YO = Yarn Over• [ ] = Repeat BetweenPattern NotesWritten in US Terms.Turn at the end of each row.You may choose to practice the pattern on a small swatch before beginning a larger project. The sample was worked using a foundation chain of 18 stitches.