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.
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)
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
22 Comments
Ye Chen
This looks cute! For a second I thought I was looking at real waffles. Let me forward this to my sister, who loves to stitch 🙂
Davonne Pinkston
Wonderful article, Nicky! I also love the quick,how to video. Definitely will try to share this with a few of my friends. 🙂
Patti
Love this pattern!
Cierra
Oh I have wanted to try the waffle stitch. This will be perfect to try it!
Trish
How would I make it a blanket for full size bed?
admin
Hey! I would measure the the width and length of the bed you want to cover or how you want the blanket to lay on the bed. For the width, I would chain until you are just passed the width you want for the blanket and then work your rows until you reach your desired length.
Jo
I’ve made a couple of wash clothes with this stitch and they’re my favourite because of the texture.
RoseMarie Klein
Waffle stitch has been on my bucket list of stitches to learn. Love that this washcloth looks like an actual waffle! Now to figure out how to make a round one so I can yell out Leggo my eggo!
Nicky
LOL! If you make a round one please share it with me! Too funny. I remember those commercials. 🙂
Missi Ream
This stitch is on my list to learn, I think I will try to make these to learn this stitch..
Lisa
Haven’t tried the waffle stitch yet. This would be a great project to try it out on. 😊
Sandra L Hying McFadden
I have never tried the waffle stitch I love the look of it but was never brave enough to try it…….thanks for sharing I going to give it a whirl.
Nicky
I am so glad to hear that!! Let me know how it goes and feel free to message me if you have any questions!
Dorothy
I’m crocheting an Afghan now using the waffle stitch. It is a really easy stitch. It works up pretty fast and the afghan feels thick and warm. It looks beautiful and I love it. I will use this stitch alot.
Nicky
Oh, I bet it is so nice and cozy!! 🙂
Jill Lewis
This is so exciting! I love the waffle stitch. I have often wondered if it would work for a washcloth. Now I’m making some for sure. Thank you!
Ginger
Love it have to try it
Jo Jo Shepherd
So excited to start! Just watched your YouTube video… thank you so much!
Megan Richardson
This stitch is on my crochet bucket list. Glad I found a good pattern for learning it.
Priscilla Orozco
Love this its super cute and does look like waffles I’m going to have to try this out soon
Nadia Mahmassani
Hello! I love this stitch and your tips are very helpful HOWEVER I cannot seem to get the squares to line up. I am able to make defined squares, but once I start a new row, the front post dc’s don’t create a nice grid…it creates a slightly out of line waffle… does anyone have any advice for this!?
Nicky
Hey there! It has been forever since I worked this stitch. Have you seen my YouTube video for this stitch? https://youtu.be/CfKjHWs0NMA When you start your front post double crochets after your first row of double crochets, are you working your first fpdc in the next stitch? Not the stitch right under your chain 2? Please let me know if that is helpful. Feel free to email me for quicker response if you need more help nicky@averylanecreations.com