How to crochet the Waffle Stitch
The waffle stitch with its gorgeous structure is a great stitch to use for projects such as; wash clots, dish clots and baby blankets. In the video, I will explain step by step how to crochet the waffle stitch. As a guidance, I use a chart. Below the video you will find the written instructions.
Stitches and abbreviations
- Chain (ch)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Video tutorial: How to crochet the Waffle Stitch
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Written instructions Waffle Stitch
Chain a multiple of 3 + 2 extra
Row 1
1 dc in 4th chain from the hook. 1 dc in each of the next chains. Turn.
Row 2
Ch 2 (count as first stitch), *1 fpdc in next stitch, 1 dc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between * and * until the last 2 stitches. 1 fpdc in next stitch. 1 dc in last stitch (on top of the chains from the previous row). Turn.
Row 3
ch 2 (count as first stitch), *1 dc in next stitch, 1 fpdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat between * and * until the last 2 stitches. 1 dc in next stitch, 1 dc on top of the chains from the previous row. Turn.
Keep repeating rows 2 and 3.
Do you want to crochet the bath mitts I show in the video? You can find the pattern HERE.
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