Simple Crochet Waffle Stitch Blanket

Simple Crochet Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in desired color (approx. 1500 yards for a throw-sized blanket)
• Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

4 waffle stitch repeats = 4 inches

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet
• st – stitch

Instructions

1. Foundation Row: Ch a multiple of 3 plus 2 (e.g., 62 chains for a small blanket).
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in the next two sts, *fpdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, *fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts; repeat from * across. Dc in the last st. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 2, dc in the next 2 sts, *fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts; repeat from * across. Turn.
6. Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
7. Continue repeating Rows 2-5 until the blanket reaches your desired length.
8. Finishing: Fasten off and weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Block the blanket to shape.

Your cozy waffle stitch blanket is complete! Enjoy the warmth and texture it brings to your home.