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How to Crochet the Waffle Stitch

The waffle stitch looks like a complex stitch but it is really simple. It’s a beautiful textured stitch and a great one to learn as a beginner. 

The waffle stitch is made up of double crochets; regular double crochets and front post double crochets. If you don’t know how to front post double crochet, I made a separate video tutorial for you to learn how before making the washcloth.

One of the things I love about this stitch, besides the gorgeous texture, is that it is versatile. You can adjust this washcloth pattern to make a bigger or smaller washcloth or a blanket.

I love making washcloths and working with cotton yarn. I have only used a few different brands of cotton yarn, so I don’t have a long list to personally recommend. It’s more of a convenience thing. I don’t live close to any stores that carry yarn except for Walmart so I will just grab a ball of Peaches and Creme cotton whenever I am grocery shopping. I’ve also used Bernat Handicraft and Lily’s Sugar Sugar ‘n Cream yarn brands.

crochet white waffle stitch washcloth

I can tell you that the next time I’m in Hobby Lobby I will be grabbing a ball or two of their I Love This Cotton brand to try because I’ve been using this particular brand lately and it has become one of my favorite yarns to work with.

Here is the pattern for the washcloth. I also have a video tutorial for you to follow along with if you would like.

MATERIALS
Cotton Yarn
(Lily Sugar & Cream; Peaches & Cream;
I Love This Cotton Yarn)
H8 / 5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle

 

ABBREVIATIONS
CH  chain
DC  double crochet
FPDC  front post double crochet
ST(S)  stitch(es)

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NOTES:

CH2 counts as 1st DC in row so when you get to the end of the Row the last stitch will look different because it’s a CH2 (see my video for visual).

 

If you are having trouble finding where to put the last ST in the Row, use a stitch marker or safety pin to mark the top of your chain two right after you make it at the beginning of each Row.

PATTERN

Chain 27 (or in any multiple of 3) then, add 2 chains.

Row 1:  DC in 4th CH from hook; DC in next ST and in each remaining ST.

Row 2:  CH2 (counts as 1st DC in Row); turn. *FPDC in next ST, 1DC in each of next 2 STS*.  Repeat from *to* until you reach the last 2 STS in Row.  FPDC in 2nd to last ST, 1DC in last ST.

Row 3:  CH2 (counts as 1st DC in Row); turn. *1DC in next ST, 1FPDC in each of the next 2 STS*.  Repeat from *to* until the last ST in Row.  1DC in last ST in Row.

Row 4:  CH2 (counts as 1st DC in Row; turn.  *FPDC in next ST, 1DC in each of next 2 STS*.  Repeat from *to* until you reach the last 2 STS in Row.  FPDC in 2nd to last ST, 1DC in last ST.

Keep alternating Row 3 through to Row 4 until you reach your desired height. Finish off.  Weave in ends.

If you use this pattern to make washcloths or a blanket, I would love to see them. You can tag me on Instagram or Facebook or post in the comments below.

If you have any questions or suggestions please comment or email me at nicky@averylanecreations.com

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