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Crochet Stitch of the Week
This stitch has been on my todo list for ages. It is full of memories of sleep overs at my Grandparents house when I was a child, back in the 70's. The blanket was a yellow and lime green combination, very typical of the decade. This is a stitch with a lot of texture and warmth, although the original was a scratchy blanket with starched sheets beneath which did little to provide a comfortable nights sleep.
By changing up the colours and using a more modern design you can totally avoid the tragic combinations of the 70's bringing this stitch right up to date.
This time around I'm using the oh so silky feeling Wander Acrylic yarn from Furls. It's a light satiny smooth yarn and really easy to work with. If you like the colour of this yarn it's Surf in worsted weight. I have a proper review for you all coming soon.
There is a video demonstration at the end of the post, you can hop down if you want to see the stitch in action.
I'm Using
Designer Information
As always there are instructions for both UK terms and US terms.
The Waffle Stitch uses a multiple of 3 sts plus 4 if using a foundation chain.
The Waffle Stitch uses a multiple of 3 sts if using a foundation row.
These are the basic principles of the stitch for you to use in your own creative designs.
This stitch is great for:
blankets and throws
cowls and scarves
shawls
accessories (cushion covers etc)
hats and gloves
Abbreviations - UK Terms
ch chain
ftr foundation treble; tutorial here
tr treble crochet
sl slip
st(s) stitch(es)
rep repeat
rs right side
tr2tog treble crochet 2 sts together; yarn over, hook through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, hook through next st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, pull through final 3 loops on the hook. Decreasing a single st.
fptr front post treble crochet; work the tr from the front around the back of the stitch rather than through the top chain. Video tutorial here.
Instructions
Row 1: ch2, ftr 15
Row 2 (rs): ch1, turn, tr in 1st st beneath ch, *fptr, tr2; rep to last 2 sts, fptr, tr
Row 3: ch1, turn, tr in 1st st beneath ch, *tr, fptr 2; rep to last 2 sts, tr2
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until the desired length.
Finishing
End on a Row 2 with the Wrong side ready to work.
Final Row: tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog
Bind off and weave in loose ends.
Abbreviations - US Terms
ch chain
fdc foundation double; tutorial here
dc double crochet
sl slip
st(s) stitch(es)
rep repeat
rs right side
dc2tog treble crochet 2 sts together; yarn over, hook through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, hook through next st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, pull through final 3 loops on the hook. Decreasing a single st.
fpdc front post double crochet; work the dc from the front around the back of the stitch rather than through the top chain. Video tutorial here.
Instructions
Row 1: ch2, fdc 15
Row 2 (rs): ch1, turn, dc in 1st st beneath ch, *fpdc, dc2; rep to last 2 sts, fpdc, dc
Row 3: ch1, turn, dc in 1st st beneath ch, *dc, fpdc 2; rep to last 2 sts, dc2
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until the desired length.
Finishing
End on a Row 2 with the Wrong side ready to work.
Final Row: dc to last 2 sts, dc2tog
Bind off and weave in loose ends.
Why not share the projects you create with this stitch? Pop your photos down in the comments below or in the Yarn Jugglers FB group, we love seeing each others creations.
Designers comment below with links to any patterns you publish incorporating this stitch. Be clear to state if links take you to Ravelry, this allows your visitor the choice following the recent site update which causes visual issues for some members of our community.
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