Waffle Stitch Crochet Pattern
Learn to crochet the waffle stitch with this waffle stitch crochet pattern! This stitch is best for intermediate to advanced crocheters as you have to know how to make fpdc and bpdc stitches.
Materials
- Yarn of choice
- Hook of choice
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Double crochet - dc
- Front post double crochet (fpdc)
- Back post double crochet (bpdc)
Notes
- Yarn Eater: The waffle stitch pattern is a yarn eater because it creates a denser fabric with shorter rows because of the fpdc and bpdc stitches.
- Starting Chain: The starting chain is made by a multiple of 3 +2 for the turning chain.
- Row Repeat: The waffle stitch crochet tutorial is a 2-row repeat after you get the base row made.
Instructions
- This waffle stitch tutorial is made in rows.
- Make your starting chain (multiple of 3 +2). For example, I made 26 chains.
- Row 1: In the third ch from the hook make a dc. Dc for the rest of the row. Then ch x2 and turn.
- Row 2: Dc in the first stitch, *then make a fpdc in the second stitch.
- Make a dc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * for the rest of the row, until you have 2 stitches left.
- Make a fpdc in the second to last stitch then a dc in the very last stitch. Then ch x2 and turn.
- Row 3: Dc in the first 2 stitches, * fpdc in the next 2 stitches. Then dc in the next stitch.
- Repeat from * until the end of the round, in the last stitch of the round make a dc. Then ch x2 and turn.
- Repeat row 2 and 3 for as long as you want.
- And now you know how to crochet the waffle stitch! It is a perfect stitch for potholders, pillows, blankets, sweaters and much more!
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