The Crochet Wattle Stitch Pattern is a beautiful texture perfect for any blanket, scarf, or cardigan. And the best part? It only uses single and double crochets.
When I say the wattle crochet stitch is easy, I truly mean it. All you need to know are chains, single crochets, and double crochets. The only tricky part is the first row and ensuring you work into the previous row's turning chain.
That's right—the crochet wattle stitch requires you to crochet into a turning chain. While this may be tricky at first, it becomes easier as you train your brain to accept it. This technique also results in beautifully straight edges, which can be harder to achieve with other stitches.
So let's get started!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice. I used scrap yarn for the wattle stitch swatch, so feel free to use whatever yarn you like. However, I recommend avoiding fuzzy or specialty yarns, as the stitch pattern may get lost.
- Starting Chain. If you want to make a larger project, make your starting chain a multiple of 3.
- Visibility. If it’s hard for you to see your turning chains from previous rows, consider using stitch markers.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Yarn for the wattle stitch project of your choice
- 6mm hook or hook that corresponds with the yarn size you are using
- Tapestry needles
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
🍵Instructions for Crochet Wattle Stitch Pattern
This pattern is made in rows not rounds.
Row 1: Ch x27
Row 2: In the 3rd ch from the hook, make a sc, ch, and dc in 1 stitch.
*Skip 2 chain stitches from the previous row and make a sc, ch, and dc in the next chain.*
Repeat what is in the asterisks until the end of the row.
To finish the row, skip 2 chain stitches and work a sc into the last ch.
Ch x1 and turn your work.
Row 3: Find the 1st group of stitches from the previous row, skip them, and in the chain space make a sc, ch, and dc.
Find the next chain space and make another group of stitches - sc, ch, and dc. Repeat until the end of the row.
To complete this row, make a sc into the turning chain. You want to pull the sc to the level of the current row so it does not bow on the edges.
Row 4 and onwards: Repeat row 3 until the length of the project is achieved.
Once the project is done, make a sl st into the turning chain, fasten off and weave in the end.
And now you know how to make the crochet wattle stitch! Happy projects!
🐌Expert Tips
- Improve Edge Stability. When making the final single crochet of each row, pull the single crochet up to the level of the current row to prevent bowing on the edges.
- Experiment with Yarn. While I recommend worsted weight yarn, feel free to try different types as long as they aren’t too fuzzy or bulky, which can obscure the stitch definition.
- Color Play. Use different colors to create fun patterns or stripes in your project. Changing yarn colors every few rows can add visual interest!
- Practice with Swatches. If you’re new to the wattle stitch, practice on a smaller swatch first. This will help you become comfortable with the technique before starting a larger project.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Absolutely! Just make sure it's not velvet or blanket fuzzy yarns.
You can make blankets, scarves, balaclavas, gloves - the projects are endless.
To prevent bending, make sure to pull the final single crochet of each row to the level of the current row.
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Crochet Wattle Stitch Pattern
Materials
- Yarn for the wattle stitch project of your choice
- Tapestry needle
- 6mm hook (Or hook that matches your yarn size)
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = Chain
- sc = Single crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Notes
- Use any yarn for the wattle stitch swatch; avoid fuzzy or specialty yarns.
- For larger projects, start with a multiple of 3 chains.
- If turning chains are hard to see, use stitch markers.
Instructions
- This pattern is made in rows not rounds.
- Row 1: Ch x27
- Row 2: In the 3rd ch from the hook, make a sc, ch, and dc in 1 stitch.
- *Skip 2 chain stitches from the previous row and make a sc, ch, and dc in the next chain.*
- Repeat what is in the asterisks until the end of the row.
- To Finish the row, skip 2 chain stitches and work a sc into the last ch.
- Ch x1 and turn your work.
- Row 3: Find the 1st group of stitches from the previous row, skip them, and in the chain space make a sc, ch, and dc.
- Find the next chain space and make another group of stitches - sc, ch, and dc. Repeat until the end of the row.
- To complete this row, make a sc into the turning chain. You want to pull the sc to the level of the current row so it does not bow on the edges.
- Row 4 and onwards: Repeat row 3 until the length of the project is achieved.
- Once the project is done, make a sl st into the turning chain, fasten off and weave in the end.
- And now you know how to make the crochet wattle stitch! Happy projects!
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