Crocheting the Waffle Stitch
The waffle stitch is suitable for large projects and is crocheted using various types of double crochets. The waffle stitch is often used for baby blankets—such as crib blankets and cot blankets—as well as larger blankets. It’s also commonly used for home decor and practical accessories like pot holders, baskets, scarves, and more.
What kind of yarn do you use for the waffle stitch?
Keep in mind that the waffle stitch is a compact, single crochet stitch. So it’s important to choose the right yarn so your blanket or other project doesn’t end up too heavy. The yarns listed below are perfect for the waffle stitch, so feel free to browse through them and pick out your favorite color!
Yarns perfect for waffle stitch
- Stylecraft Special DK
- Pink Label Mixed-up
- Yarn and Colors Baby Fabulous
- BudgetYarn Like Wool Baby
Crochet Pattern: Crocheting the Waffle Stitch
How do you crochet the waffle stitch?
The waffle stitch is actually more of a pattern than a stitch. You repeat the same 2 rounds over and over. This creates a waffle-like texture on your crochet work using raised double crochets. Below, we explain the exact steps for the waffle stitch!
Needle Size: Cast on with a 6 mm needle; continue crocheting with a 5.5 mm needle.
Start with a chain of a number of chain stitches that is divisible by 3 + 5.
Round 1: Crochet 1 double crochet in the 4th chain stitch of your chain, then 1 double crochet in each chain stitch, ending with 2 chain stitches.
Row 2: Crochet 1 relief double crochet around the first double crochet of the previous row, then 2 double crochets. *1 relief double crochet around the double crochet of the previous row, then 2 double crochets*; repeat this until the end of the row, and finish with 2 chain stitches.
Round 3: Crochet 2 relief double crochets into the double crochets from the previous round and 1 double crochet into the relief double crochet from the previous round. Repeat this until the end of the round and finish with 2 chain stitches.
4th row: Work a relief double crochet in the double crochet from the previous row, then 2 double crochets in each relief double crochet from the previous row. Repeat this until the end of the row, and finish with 2 chain stitches.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach your desired height.
Free video: Learn how to do the waffle stitch
Would you rather watch a video about the waffle stitch?
If it helps you to have a visual guide while making the waffle stitch, we also have a video tutorial you can watch! The video explains exactly how to crochet the waffle stitch, so you can follow along step by step.
Inspiration with the waffle stitch
Can’t think of a project for this fun waffle stitch right now? No problem—we also have a number of patterns that use the waffle stitch! Check out these three adorable baby blankets; all three are crocheted using the waffle stitch. Aren’t they cute! By the way, the Mixed Up Waffle Baby Blanket is also available as a kit—shop it now!
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