Waffle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
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One thing every household needs? A good Waffle Stitch crochet blanket, that’s what! This waffle blanket pattern makes for a squishy, comfortable throw you can cuddle up under to read a good book, spend time with the family, or watch an episode of your favorite show.
Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern
The waffle is one of my favorite crochet stitches for blankets. The way the waffle stitch pattern works up, it creates a thick, texture rich, warm fabric – perfect for people that are always cold! The crocheted waffle stitch is perfect for beginners, or any skill level, that can do double crochet stitches.
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Materials:
Bulky/5 weight yarn (Premier Puzzle in Dominoes pictured)
-approx. 2500 yards (7.5 skeins)
Crochet hook in size 8mm
Gauge: 10 sts × 6 rows = 4″
Finished size: approximately 55″ × 65″ (140 cm x 165 cm)
Notes:
The chain at beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
Pattern written using US terms.
For this pattern we are using the Waffle Stitch (check out the video tutorial here).
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It is the hook size paired with this stitch and bulky yarn that makes this blanket SUPER squishy. Thankfully with this large hook it works up quickly as well!
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Waffle Blanket Pattern:
Row 1: Fdc– 135. (Or ch-137, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain to end.) (135)
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, dc in first stitch. * Fpdc around next st, dc in next 2 sts * repeat between * * 43 more times. Fpdc around next st, dc in last st. (135)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in the first 2 sts. * Fpdc around next 2 sts, dc in next st * repeat between * * 43 more times. Dc in last st. (135)
Rows 4-95: alternate rows 2 & 3
Row 96: repeat row 2
Do not fasten off.
Border:
Row 1: (Top of blanket) Ch-1, turn, sc in the first 2 sts. * Fpsc around next 2 sts, sc in next * repeat between * * 43 more times, 3 sc in last st. (Rotate clockwise) Sc down the side of blanket, placing 2 sts in the end of each row. (Rotate clockwise) 3 sc into 1st st, sc in next. * Fpsc around next 2 sts, sc in next * repeat between * * 43 more times. 3 sc in last st. (Rotate clockwise) Sc up the last side of blanket, placing 2 sts in the end of each row. 2 sc into same st as very 1st sc. Sl st to top of first sc.
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc around entire blanket placing 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off using Invisible Join. Use a yarn needle to weave in all ends.
You are finished! I hope you enjoyed this free pattern. I think this would also be gorgeous in a solid color, maybe cream for a baby shower or wedding gift? I hope you love yours.
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I am working on the border of the WAFFLE BLANKET FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Ashley May 14, 2020.
Would you please break down the Border Row 1 where it states:
Sc down the side of blanket, placing 2 sts in the end of each row.
Does this refer to the ROW 1 I am working on vertically or the horizontal row.Where is the exact place I need to add the 2 stitches and how do I do this?
I am a beginner.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Is there a video?
Dianne
I am new to crocheting. I would love to make a waffle stitch afghan measuring 52”x 60”. How much yarn do I need?
I’m struggling a little bit with the border going down the sides. Any tips? Or is there a picture or video somewhere?
Hi Ashlea,
I love this pattern. I did a test last night and its so easy! Your tutorials are fantastic! The store owner I purchased the yarn from assumed I was knitting and suggested that I reduce the needle size for such a large blanket to help maintain it’s shape. Do you think this advise would also be applicable to this pattern in particular or will and 8mm hook be ok at this size – it is almost double the area (90% increase).
First THANK YOU for providing this pattern. My Mama and I used this pattern nearly 22 years ago and we could not find it until now. 🙂 !!!!
Do you have a video of this pattern? I am trying to surprise my Mama by making her a blanket. She has made every single person in our family one, but she does not have one. Therefore, I can’t really go to her for help. (Haaa haaa).
Thank you for being amazing!
Danielle
I found the video on YouTube! You’re amazing!!!!
I need to make it longer, how many can I do? I’m looking at 175 stitches.
– doing a chain?
-doing a double first instead of a chain?
Thank you,
Danielle
Never mind. I read below that its in multiples of 3. Sorry. I am very new to all this.
Is this just a 2 stitch repeat. I’d like to make it a little smaller
Hi Ivy! This pattern is in multiples of 3.
Hi 🙂 We don’t use yards in our country. How many meters would this take? I googled it, and apparently 2500 yards is 2.2km of yarn? I can’t imagine that’s right?
Yes, it would be 2286 meters or 2.2km
Hi Ashley,
I really love this Pattern!!! I am having a real hard trying to print it. I have the PDF in my computer, but I still can’t get it printed.
If you have any suggestions, please let me know. I would love to make this for my son back in Tenn.
Sherry
I meant Hi Ashlea!!
Hi Jen,
I want to crochet my grandson an Afghan and I really like the waffle stitch for it. But I want to make it in rows of other colors I.e.— black, red, gray, white with most likely a white border.
How many rows should I do of each color before changing colors . I bought red heart 4 ply yarn. Will this be a nice blanket for him to take to college and keep him snuggly?
Would this work with the cake yarns,I think its weight 4,but what would be a good crochet hook size?
my next question,would doubling yarns work with the increased thickness for waffle stitch and maybe “q”or “n” hook,is a bigger hook better?
TX so much,love your very simple, easy directions and beautiful site and
blanket designs.
Hi Jen! You can use the waffle stitch with pretty much any size yarn with the label suggested hook size. Hope this helps!
This is the easiest, thickest, soft and sponge feeling blanket I’ve made in the 50 years I’ve been crocheting. Once you get it started you don’t have to count….you can watch tv and put it down and pick it up without counting or having to use a marker . It’s warm and cozy depending on the yarn you use. I love it.
Just what I’m looking for!