Crochet Waffle Blanket Guide

Introduction

The Crochet Waffle Blanket is like a cozy hug made of yarn! This unique pattern creates a textured design that looks just like a delicious waffle, perfect for wrapping yourself in warmth and comfort. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this blanket is a fun project to work on, and the end result is always so satisfying. Imagine snuggling up with your favorite book or show, all while being embraced by the softness of your very own handmade waffle blanket. It's a delightful addition to any home and makes for a thoughtful gift that shows you care. Happy crocheting!

Finished Size

The finished size of the waffle blanket is approximately 100cm x 154cm. To increase the size, add multiples of three chain stitches at the beginning, and work more stripes. To decrease, subtract multiples of three chain stitches at the beginning, and work fewer stripes.

Materials

Tension: 5.5 waffle stitch blocks (i.e., 3tr) and 10 rows to 10cm.

• Stylecraft Studio DK in Khaki (K)
• Stylecraft Studio DK in Parchment (P)
• Stylecraft Studio DK in Grey (G) – all 2 balls each
• Stylecraft Studio DK in Lime (L)
• Stylecraft Studio DK in Tomato (T)
• Stylecraft Studio DK in Spice (S) – all 1 ball each

Size 4mm crochet hook [G6 in US sizes]

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• tr = treble [this is dc in US terms]
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• fptr = front post treble [i.e., work tr by inserting hook behind post of treble on row below instead of through top of stitch]
• dc = double crochet [this is sc in US terms]
• ss = slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

In Khaki, work 164ch.

Foundation Row:

Work tr in 4th chain from hook, and 1tr in each chain to end (161sts).

[NB: the initial 3 ch count as a treble stitch]

Row 1:

3ch [counts as tr], tr in next st, (fptr, 2tr) repeat to last 3sts, fptr, 2tr [last tr is in initial 3ch that counted as a tr].

Row 2:

3ch [counts as tr], fptr, (tr, 2fptr) to last 3sts, tr, fptr, tr [last tr in top of 3ch at beginning of previous row].

Repeat the last 2 rows once, break yarn, and change colour to Grey.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times, changing colour to the next colour from the colour order below:

• K (1st stripe)
• G (2nd stripe)
• L
• P
• K
• T
• G
• P
• S
• K
• G
• P
• L
• P
• G
• K
• S
• P
• G
• T
• K
• P
• L
• G

The Lime stripe in the foreground is the mid-point of the blanket.

Now finish with Khaki, and repeat Rows 1 and 2 twice, then 1 row of tr in each st. Fasten off.

Border Instructions

First Row:

With the right side facing you, and starting from the top right corner, in S work dc in each st along the top edge; at the corner, work dc, 1ch, dc in the same st; work 2dc in each row end down the side (if work starts to flute, work 1dc in occasional row ends so that the work lies flat); work corner as before; work 1dc in each st across the bottom; work corner as before; work up the side as the previous side; work dc, 1ch in the 1st st worked and ss to join.

Second Row:

Join in L starting at the top right corner, again with the right side facing. Work across the top as follows: *(dc, 1ch, miss st) to corner; in corner ch sp work (dc, 1ch, dc); repeat from * to end, ss to join.

Third Row:

Starting at the top right corner again with the right side facing, join T into corner ch sp. Work dc, 1ch, dc in ch sp; *(1ch, dc in unused ch on Round 1) [i.e., st in L directly below]; repeat to corner; then work dc, 1ch, dc in corner ch sp; repeat from * twice, then from * to ** and join with ss. Fasten off.

Darn in all ends, and block out the blanket.