Let’s talk waffle stitch! It’s so tasty! But seriously, it does look good enough to eat, especially if you use a buttery yellow to create your crochet piece.
The difficulty of this stitch is quite minimal. It appears extremely hard at first glance, but you’re about to find out how easy it is to get that beautiful texture that will make you so hungry! The only stitch knowledge required is being able to chain, double crochet, and front post double crochet.
Achieve a gorgeous waffle stitch with our step-by-step instructions to walk you through the process of creating the perfect waffle stitch! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this stitch is for you! So, grab your preferred mm hook and some yarn, and let’s get started!
Waffle stitches are a great way to add texture to baby blankets, scarves, or dishcloths. Adding features like the waffle stitch can provide extra definition and distinction to your crocheted items. If you’d like to try your hand at stitching other textured, decorative, and gathered stitches, I’ll share some tutorials at the end of this post.
Now, let’s begin our photo tutorial for creating the perfect waffle stitch.
How To Make a Waffle Crochet Stitch: Step-By-Step
Materials Needed:
-Crochet hook (Here’s a guide to pick the right size mm crochet hook here)
-Yarn (choose your favorite color and worsted weight cotton yarn based on what you want to create)
-Scissors to snip your yarn when finished
-Darning needle to finish off your ends
Steps:
Step 1: Foundation Chain & Single Crochet Row
The waffle stitch works with a foundation row chained in multiples of 3 for your desired width and add 2. The number of stitches I used for this sample was 21 st + 2. To begin, insert your hook into a slip stitch(sl st) to crochet a starting chain. Start here if you need help understanding how to create a foundation chain(labeled as ch ongoing).
Step 2: Row 1
Insert the hook into the third stitch from the hook and do a double crochet(will be further labeled as dc. Get the dc stitches instructions here.) Next, make 1 DC in each ch across.
Step 3: Row 2 Double Crochet With Front Post Stitches
Row two begins by chaining 3 (this always counts as 1 dc) and turning your work. Across this row, you’ll repeat the set of *one front post double crochet(fpdc) and 2 dc until you reach the end placing a dc in the last st.
Step 4: Row 3 More Double Crochet With Front Post Stitches
As before ch 3 to count as your first dc of row three and turn your work. Then, across this row, you’ll repeat the set of *1 dc and 2 fpdc until the end, placing a dc in each of the last two stitches.
Step 5: Row 4 and Beyond & Finishing the Waffle Stitch
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 until your project is the desired length. Once you reach the desired length, fasten off and cut the yarn, but end the waffle stitch by stopping on a “row 2” for a neater finish.
Note: Keep in mind that we’ve described the double crochet stitch in US terms; the equivalent in UK terms is a treble crochet stitch.
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- If you are like me and like to crochet on the go, this tote is a stylish way to keep everything you need at your fingertips!
- My MOST FAVORITE tool is these portable scissors that always make it through security and fit perfectly in my hook case.
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- Crochet Stitch Dictionary: 200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos is the most handy resource!
Easy Crochet Projects For You:
- Easy Treble Crochet Tutorial
- Crochet Stitches
- How to Do a Half Double Crochet Stitch
- Crochet Cluster Stitch Tutorial
- Crochet Blanket Patterns
- Bunny and Chick Crochet Easter Egg Covers
- Crochet Carrot Basket Pattern
Tips and Basic Crochet Stitch Tutorials:
- How To Start A Chain Crochet
- How To Make a Slip Knot
- Choosing the Right Crochet Hook
- Single Crochet Stitch
- Double crochet stitch
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