Crochet the Waffle Stitch

The waffle stitch creates a beautiful 3 dimensional texture that looks just like a waffle!

This stitch is dense without being stiff. I love to use the waffle stitch in blankets and sweaters. It is a bit of a yarn eater, but well worth it when you have the finished product.

You can use any weight yarn for the waffle stitch. I used Bernat Forever Fleece Finest in a 4 weight for the pattern below. It’s super soft and has held up wash after wash. It only gets softer with time!

How to Crochet a Cozy Waffle Stitch Blanket

I like to use the back bump of the chain. Simply turn the chain towards you so you’re looking at the back. You’ll see a horizontal bar. Work your stitch into this back bump. You don’t have to use the back bump, but it leaves a nicely finished edge.

Place a double crochet in each chain across. Either chain 2 or turn with no chain to make a stacked single crochet. This is also called a chainless double crochet.

Row 2

Stacked single crochet:

The stacked single crochet replaces a double crochet or a chain 2, without holes or gaps.

With no turning chain, place your hook in the first stitch. Pull the yarn through. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on your for a single crochet. Now place your hook through the left loop of the single crochet. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on your hook for a single crochet. Now you see why it’s called a single crochet!

This stitch is much easier to work into than the top of a chain.

Front post double crochet in the next stitch.

Yarn over and place your hook behind the double crochet from the previous row. In other words, put your hook to the right of the double crochet. Go behind the stitch and have the hook come out the left side. You are pushing the double crochet to the front. That’s why it’s called a front post double crochet. Complete a double crochet, pulling the loops up high. This keeps the stitches from puckering.

Now make a regular double crochet in the next 2 stitches.

Continue to make the pattern of 1 front post double crochet and then 2 regular double crochet.

Row 3:

Begin the row with a stacked single crochet. This counts as your first double crochet.a front post double crochet in each of the next 2 double crochet from the previous row.

Make a front post double crochet in the next 2 stitches from the previous row. They will look like they are pushed back. Then make 1 double crochet in the next stitch. It will be at the top of the double crochet that looks like it’s pushed forward.

Continue to make 2 front post double crochet and then 1 double crochet across the row.

End the row with 2 double crochet.

Repeat rows 2 and 3.

I used this stitch to make matching sweaters for my son and his dog. How cute!

After you complete a few rows, you’ll be able to quickly make anything you like with the waffle stitch. Have fun!

If you are a visual learner, watch the video tutorial below to learn how to crochet the waffle stitch.

This sample of the waffle stitch was made with Bernat Forever Fleece super bulky 6 weight yarn. I used the color Bergamot which made it look like a yummy waffle!