The waffle stitch is one of those crochet stitches that sounds fancy but isn’t. It’s a simple combination of front post double crochet and regular double crochet, worked in a way that creates a raised grid pattern — kind of like the surface of an actual waffle. The texture is satisfying to make and even better to touch.
If you’ve never tried it before, this weekend is a good time to start. Here are eight free waffle stitch crochet patterns to try, from quick dishcloths to full throw blankets.
If you like textured stitches, our waffle dishcloth you can make to sell is the fastest way to try one, and the Sweetheart baby blanket shows how well texture works on a bigger project.
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- Modern Waffle Stitch Throw Blanket — Make & Do Crew
- My Favorite Waffle Stitch Blanket — Beatrice Ryan Designs
- Waffle Stitch Blanket with Video Tutorial — Jo to the World Creations
- C2C Waffle Baby Blanket — Raffamusa Designs
- Waffle Stitch Cowl — Hooked on Homemade Happiness
- Waffle Stitch Washcloth — Stitching Together
- Textured Waffle Dishcloth — Oombawka Design Crochet
- Two-Colour Waffle Dishcloth — Banana Moon Studio
1. Modern Waffle Stitch Throw Blanket — Make & Do Crew
Jess from Make & Do Crew is one of the most reliable pattern designers out there, and this waffle stitch throw is a perfect example of why. The pattern comes with clear written instructions and a full video tutorial. The finished blanket has that chunky, cozy texture that makes you want to drape it over everything. It’s free on her website, with a paid PDF option if you want ad-free printing.
Get the Modern Waffle Stitch Blanket at Make & Do Crew
2. My Favorite Waffle Stitch Blanket — Beatrice Ryan Designs
This one is designed around a simple 2-row repeat, which means once you’ve done the first two rows, you just keep going on autopilot. Beatrice calls it her favorite waffle stitch blanket, and you can see why — the finished project has an even, balanced texture across the whole blanket with no tricky shaping involved.
Get My Favorite Waffle Stitch Blanket at Beatrice Ryan Designs
3. Waffle Stitch Blanket with Video Tutorial — Jo to the World Creations
If you’re a visual learner who needs to see the stitch before you can do it, Jo’s tutorial is a great place to start. Her video walks through the waffle stitch step by step, and the pattern is free on her website alongside it. The finished blanket looks luxuriously textured.
Get the Waffle Stitch Blanket at Jo to the World Creations
4. C2C Waffle Baby Blanket — Raffamusa Designs
This one combines two things people love: corner-to-corner construction and waffle stitch texture. It works up diagonally, which gives the stitch pattern an interesting look compared to working back and forth in rows. Great for baby gifts — the finished size is cozy without being overwhelming.
Get the C2C Waffle Baby Blanket at Raffamusa Designs
5. Waffle Stitch Cowl — Hooked on Homemade Happiness
Breann Mauldin of Hooked on Homemade Happiness makes genuinely beginner-friendly patterns, and this waffle stitch cowl is a great example. It’s a quick project — probably a weekend — and it shows off the waffle texture beautifully in the round. Perfect for using up a skein of a heavier yarn you’ve been saving.
Get the Waffle Stitch Cowl at Hooked on Homemade Happiness
6. Waffle Stitch Washcloth — Stitching Together
If you want to learn the waffle stitch but you’re not ready to commit to a full blanket, a washcloth is the perfect practice project. This one from Stitching Together comes with 34 color options (yes, really) and detailed written instructions. Done in an hour, useful forever.
Get the Waffle Stitch Washcloth at Stitching Together
7. Textured Waffle Dishcloth — Oombawka Design Crochet
Rhondda at Oombawka Design Crochet has one of the best pattern libraries for practical home items, and her waffle stitch dishcloth is a classic. The pattern comes with both written instructions and a video, making it great for beginners. Cotton yarn, waffle texture, and actually useful in the kitchen — what’s not to like?
Get the Waffle Stitch Dishcloth at Oombawka Design Crochet
8. Two-Colour Waffle Dishcloth — Banana Moon Studio
Another great dishcloth option if you like a slightly different construction. This one from Banana Moon Studio produces a 6¾-inch square dishcloth — a good size for actually scrubbing things — and the waffle texture makes it extra absorbent. Great for gifting in a set of three.
Get the Waffle Stitch Dishcloth at Banana Moon Studio
Tips Before You Start
- The waffle stitch uses front post double crochet (fpdc). If you haven’t worked post stitches before, watch a quick YouTube video on fpdc first — it clicks fast and once you’ve done it, you’ll never forget it.
- The waffle stitch uses slightly more yarn than plain double crochet because of the raised columns. Add about 10–15% extra yardage if you’re substituting yarn.
- Because the stitch has built-in structure, it tends to be forgiving about tension. Even if your gauge isn’t perfect, the finished item usually looks fine.
- The waffle stitch works best in smooth, solid-color yarn. The texture gets lost in heavily variegated or fuzzy yarn.
Also check out our own quick-make version: Simple and Quick Crochet Waffle Dishcloth — Great for Making to Sell
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