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Waffle Stitch Tutorial

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Ahh, the Waffle Stitch. Such a fun and textured crochet stitch, and much easier than it looks! We use this stitch in a square for the Creighton’s Blanket pattern, so we’ll make one today in our tutorial.

Waffle Stitch Tutorial

Waffle Stitch Tutorial

The Waffle Stitch is made up of a series of double crochets and front post double crochets. These stitches are repeated in multiples of three.

I like to start my Waffle Stitch using a chain in multiples of 3 – plus 4 chains. This, in my opinion, helps to keep the outermost edges of the work more pronounced.

Waffle Stitch Video

Waffle Stitch Written Tutorial

1. Chain a multiple of 3 + 4 (for example, 22 as in Creighton’s Blanket)

2. Double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain to the end.

3. Chain-2, turn your work and double crochet in the very first stitch. * Front post double crochet (FPdc) around the post of the next stitch. Double crochet one time in each of the next two stitches. * Go back to the first * and repeat between * to the end of the row.

4. Chain-2, turn your work, and double crochet in the very first stitch. Front post double crochet around the post of the next stitch. * Double crochet in the next stitch. Front post double crochet one time around the post of EACH of the next two stitches. * Go back to the first * and repeat between * until you have only three stitches remaining. Double crochet in the third to last stitch, front post double crochet around the post of the second to last stitch, and double crochet in the last stitch.

Repeat steps 3 & 4 until you have as many rows you wish. After several repeats the “waffle” really takes shape. I do like to end my waffle stitch pieces with step 3.

If you’d like to give this and other fun, new stitches a try, Creighton’s Blanket would be the perfect project for you. Make it in baby blanket size, throw size, or any other size up to a King!

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  2. Ravi Gajera says

    Hi, Enjoyed this article I have query what do you call waffle box, and the raised part of waffle on another side, I mean like we say wales in Corduroy or called left/right-hand twill in jeans. i need to know the exact term of waffle box the depth and other side raised portion what do you call?
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  3. Kris says

    Thank you so much for taking your time and showing and discussing the rows after you finish them. You are a wonderful teacher.
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  4. Cathy Sennett says

    Hi After my cataract surg. I found cross stitch difficult to resume so I'm taking up my crochet hooks instead. Your site has become my go to. Your tutorials are easy to follow. Latest is the waffle stitch. Got the hang of it but had to watch a few times. When you did rows 1-4 & went to repeat I got lost but soon found the mix up-- you are saying repeat rows 2&3 when it's really rows 3&4. Hey we all have brain fog moments. TY Almond stitch next. PS-- Have you seen Knooking-the knit crochet combo? Fun but can be a little awkward
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  5. Thomas says

    Maybe I’m missing something. There is no ending. You don’t explain how to end the square. I want to make waffle squares and then join them into a blanket. I can’t seem to find a tutorial that explains how to make the complete waffle square.
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      Hi Thomas! I have the square pattern for the waffle stitch in the Creightons blanket post which can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/creightons-blanket-free-crochet-pattern/
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  6. Mary says

    I am making the Creighton blanket and the waffle stitch block comes out bigger than the other blocks despite same hook and yarn. My count is correct. Has this happened to other people?
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      You can certainly try it and see how it goes! Just make sure to use the yarn recommended hook size (or maybe even go up a hook size). It would definitely make for a very thick and squishy project!
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  8. Samantha bonsall says

    In written instructions step 2 says dc in first st then fpdc around next post and in video you say dc in first 2 sts then fpdc around next post.
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    • James says

      I agree, confused me because the video and the text don't agree. The text is definitely missing that one DC stitch.
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  9. Jacey says

    Thank you for great instructions and easy to follow video!! I am using a large hook-9mm with a super Soft yarn and the waffle pattern is not very pronounced in the second row. I’m debating on whether or not I should continue. Do you think that the waffle needs a smaller hook with stiffer yarn in order to take shape properly? Thank you so much, I have bookmarked your page and look forward to many other projects inspired by your creativity and talent!
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      Hi Jacey! If you are using a 4 weight yarn with a 9mm hook, then it is possible that the waffle look will get "lost" in the looseness of the stitches. I would continue for a few more rows just to see what happens. If it's not looking how you want, then I would go down to a smaller hook. Hope this helps!
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  10. Betty Sinclair says

    Love your videos but in this waffle stitch the video is different from the written instructions. Row 2 says: DC in the first stitch then FPDC around post of next stitch, DC in next two in the video it says: DC in 1st TWO STITCHES Row 3: Ch 2 turn, DC in 1st stitch, FPDC around next 2 POSTS, video says FPDC in next POST So not sure which one to follow and truly love all your videos since they do help me
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  13. Tig says

    Typo in written description - beginning of step 3 should read “Chain-2, turn your work and double crochet in the first two stitches.”
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