Waffle V Stitch

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The Waffle V Stitch is a highly textured crochet stitch pattern that combines the deep, three-dimensional look of a classic waffle stitch with the open structure of a double crochet V-stitch. Unlike standard waffle stitches that produce a dense and heavy fabric, the Waffle V Stitch creates a fabric that is stretchy, airy, and completely reversible, featuring the exact same squishy texture on both the front and back. This makes it an ideal option for cozy items like winter blankets, infinity scarves, cardigans, and throw pillows. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Required Materials & Stitches

You can use any weight yarn paired with its recommended hook size. For learning, a medium worsted weight yarn and a 5.0 mm to 6.0 mm hook work best. [6, 7, 8]
To complete this pattern, you must know these basic stitches:
  • Chain (CH)
  • Double Crochet (DC)
  • Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the designated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, and finish your double crochet as normal.
  • V-Stitch (V-St): In this specific pattern, a V-stitch is worked into a single chain space as (1 DC, CH 1, 1 DC). [7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

This pattern relies on a foundation chain built in multiples of 5 and works up quickly using a simple one-row repeat. [1, 7, 12, 14]

Foundation Row

  1. Chain a multiple of 5 until you reach your desired project width.
  2. Work 2 DC into the 6th chain from your hook.
  3. CH 1, then work 2 DC into the very next chain space.
  4. *Skip 3 chains. Work 2 DC into the next chain, CH 1, then work 2 DC into the following chain*.
  5. Repeat from * to * across the row until only 3 chains remain.
  6. Skip 2 chains, and work 1 DC into the final chain. Turn your work. [1, 6, 14, 15, 16]

The Setup Row (Row 2)

  1. CH 2 (counts as your first DC).
  2. Work a FPDC around the second DC of the previous row's cluster.
  3. Work a standard V-Stitch (1 DC, CH 1, 1 DC) directly into the CH-1 space.
  4. Work a FPDC around the next DC stitch.
  5. *Skip the next 2 DC stitches. Work a FPDC around the following DC, a V-Stitch into the CH-1 space, and a FPDC around the next DC*.
  6. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  7. End the row by placing a standard DC into the top of your turning chain. Turn. [12, 14, 15, 17, 18]

The Repeating Pattern (Row 3 and Beyond)

From this point forward, you will simply repeat Row 2 for the rest of your project. Because the pattern is reversible, you will always be working your FPDC stitches over the raised stitches from the row before, and your V-stitches directly inside the previous CH-1 gaps. [1, 12, 14]
Waffle V Stitch | How to Crochet, YouTube · Rich Textures Crochet · 2022 M07 17
If you want to start a project with this stitch, tell me what you want to make (like a blanket or a scarf). I can help you calculate your starting chain count and estimate how much yarn you will need.

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