How to Crochet the Waffle Stitch

Learn how to crochet the Waffle Stitch with the step-by-step photo tutorial from The Stitchin’ Mommy. This stitch is worked with a multiple of 3 stitches and uses double crochet (dc) and FPdc (front post double crochet) stitches.

This waffle stitch has fabulous texture and is great crochet stitch for blankets and dishcloths.

This tutorial includes a free pattern to make an 8 inch afghan square, or dishcloth.

Question: How do I crochet the Waffle Stitch?

1. Chain 27
2. Make 1 dc in the third ch from the hook
3. Make 1 dc in each remaining ch across
4. Ch 3 and turn
5. 1 dc in the next st
6. 1 FPdc in the next st
7. 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts
8. 1 FPdc in the next st
9. Repeat step 7 and step 8 across to the last st
10. 1 dc in the last st

View the full photo tutorial here

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