Hi, friend! Welcome back to Grandma’s Crafts. Pull up a chair, grab that cup of coffee before it gets cold, and bring your favorite yarn with you because today we’re talking about one of those crochet stitches that makes you want to keep touching the fabric every five minutes. The Double Waffle Crochet Stitch is thick, cozy, beautifully textured, and somehow manages to look much more complicated than it actually is. You know the kind of stitch that makes someone ask, “How did you make that?” This is definitely one of those.
What I love most about this stitch is how much personality it has without needing fancy color changes or complicated shaping. The combination of regular double crochet and front post stitches creates those deep little waffle sections that catch the light beautifully and make the fabric feel wonderfully substantial. Even in one solid color, there is so much texture going on that the yarn never looks boring.
And don’t let all those raised stitches scare you. Once you get through the first few rows, the pattern starts making sense very quickly. You alternate two textured rows, and before long you can actually see where the next stitches belong just by looking at the fabric. There’s something very satisfying about watching those little waffle blocks slowly appear beneath your hook.
This is also the kind of stitch I immediately imagine turned into a big cozy blanket. You know the one, folded over the back of the sofa all winter, borrowed by everyone in the house, and somehow never returned to the basket where it belongs. The thickness makes it especially nice for throws, baby blankets, and anything meant to feel warm and comforting.
Of course, you don’t have to commit to an entire blanket. A Double Waffle Stitch cushion would be beautiful, and a scarf or cowl made with this texture would feel wonderfully warm without needing an elaborate design. Even a small washcloth is a nice way to practice the pattern before deciding whether you want to make something larger.
One thing worth knowing before you start is that this stitch does like its yarn. All of that beautiful raised texture means you’ll usually use more yarn than you would with a simple double crochet project. If you’re planning a blanket, I’d rather have an extra skein waiting in the basket than discover halfway through that my favorite color has mysteriously disappeared from every store on earth. We’ve all been there. 😂
As for color, this is one of those stitches that lets you have fun in completely different ways. A creamy off-white gives it that classic, almost heirloom feel, while dusty rose or mauve makes it soft and romantic. Sage green would be lovely for something calm and natural, and deeper colors like navy, burgundy, or forest green make those raised sections look especially rich.
You can absolutely add stripes too. I personally like changing colors after a complete texture repeat so the waffle design stays easy to see. But there’s no rule saying everything needs to be perfectly planned. Some of the prettiest crochet projects come from choosing a few yarns you love and letting the colors develop naturally as you work.
If you’re learning front post stitches for the first time, give yourself a few rows before judging your work. The texture doesn’t always show its full personality immediately. After several repeats, the raised sections become much clearer and the fabric starts developing that wonderfully deep, almost cushioned look.
And here’s my little coffee-table advice: count your stitches for the first few rows. Not forever, just until the rhythm settles in. The turning chains and post stitches can make the edge look busier than it really is, and a quick count can save you from discovering twenty rows later that your blanket has decided to slowly become a triangle.
The Double Waffle Crochet Stitch creates a wonderfully thick, raised fabric with deep texture on both sides. It looks complicated at first, but once the first few rows are established, the pattern settles into an easy two-row repeat.
It is a beautiful stitch for blankets, cushion covers, scarves, washcloths, and any project where you want plenty of texture and warmth.
Materials
For a practice swatch:
Worsted / medium weight #4 yarn
5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch markers, optional
You can use another yarn weight if you prefer. Just choose a hook that gives the fabric enough flexibility, because this stitch naturally works up quite thick. Bella Coco demonstrates it with Aran yarn and a 5 mm hook, while The Unraveled Mitten also uses it successfully with worsted yarn.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
st / sts – stitch / stitches
rep – repeat
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
FO – fasten off
Important Pattern Notes
The stitch multiple is:
Multiple of 5 + 2 chains
The extra 2 chains provide the turning height for the first row.
The beginning ch 2 does not count as a stitch throughout the pattern.
For our practice swatch:
Ch 27
This gives you:
25 working stitches
after Row 1.
Special Stitch — Front Post Double Crochet
Instead of inserting the hook into the top loops of the stitch, an FPdc is worked around the vertical post of the stitch below.
Yarn over.
Insert the hook from front to back, then bring it back to the front on the other side of the stitch post.
The post should now sit in front of your hook.
Yarn over and pull up a loop.
You should have 3 loops on the hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
Yarn over again and pull through the final 2 loops.
One FPdc is complete.
Beginner Tip
Do not pull the FPdc too tightly.
It needs a little extra height because the yarn is traveling around the post instead of through the top loops.
Foundation Chain
For the sample:
Ch 27.
Remember:
27 = 25 working stitches + 2 turning chains.
Row 1 — Foundation Double Crochet Row
Work 1 dc in the 3rd chain from the hook.
The 2 skipped chains do not count as a stitch.
Continue working:
1 dc in every chain across.
You should have:
25 dc
Turn.
This row creates the posts that you will work around in Row 2.
Row 2 — First Textured Row
Ch 2.
Remember: the ch-2 does not count as a stitch.
Work:
1 dc in the first stitch.
Now work:
FPdc around each of the next 3 stitches.
Then repeat across:
1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, FPdc around each of the next 3 sts.
Continue until 1 stitch remains.
Work:
1 dc in the final stitch.
Turn.
For the 25-stitch sample you will still have:
25 stitches
Visual Sequence
The row should look like:
dc | FPdc FPdc FPdc | dc dc | FPdc FPdc FPdc | dc dc… | dc
The FPdc sections create raised vertical ridges.
Row 3 — Second Textured Row
Ch 2.
Work:
1 dc in the first stitch and 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches.
You now have 4 regular dc stitches at the beginning.
Then repeat:
FPdc around each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts.
Continue until 1 stitch remains.
Work:
1 dc in the final stitch.
Turn.
Again:
25 stitches
Visual Sequence
This row shifts the placement of the raised stitches:
dc dc dc dc | FPdc FPdc | dc dc dc | FPdc FPdc | dc dc dc… | dc
That offset is what begins forming the deep waffle pockets.
Pattern Repeat
From this point onward:
Repeat Row 2 and Row 3.
That’s the entire pattern.
Continue alternating those two rows until your project reaches the desired length. Both reference tutorials use this same two-row structure.
What the Texture Should Look Like
After several repeats, you should begin seeing:
strong raised vertical ridges;
horizontal recessed sections;
deep rectangular waffle pockets;
substantial thickness on both sides.
Unlike a standard waffle stitch, this variation works FPdc on both sides of the fabric. That is why it becomes especially thick and dimensional. The Unraveled Mitten notes that even a small sample can become remarkably substantial.
Practice Swatch
For an easy sample:
Ch 27
Then:
Row 1: 25 dc Row 2: First textured row Row 3: Second textured row Rows 4–15: Repeat Rows 2–3
By around 8–10 rows, the waffle texture should be very clear.
Stitch Count Check
For the sample:
25 stitches after every row
There are no increases or decreases anywhere in the pattern.
The front-post stitches replace ordinary dc positions; they do not add extra stitches.
So if your foundation row contains 25 stitches, every following row should also contain 25.
How to Make It Wider
Use:
Any multiple of 5 + 2 chains
Examples:
Ch 27 → 25 working stitches
Ch 32 → 30 working stitches
Ch 37 → 35 working stitches
Ch 52 → 50 working stitches
Ch 77 → 75 working stitches
Ch 102 → 100 working stitches
The Unraveled Mitten, for example, uses Ch 37 for a sampler square, giving 35 working stitches.
For a Blanket
Do not choose your foundation chain purely from another person’s blanket size.
Make a swatch first.
Double waffle fabric can pull inward and become much thicker than ordinary double crochet, so your personal tension affects the width considerably.
Work approximately 10–15 rows, measure the swatch without stretching it, and calculate your final chain from there.
Keeping the Edges Straight
This is probably the easiest place to make a mistake.
At the beginning of every row:
Ch 2, then work immediately into the first actual stitch.
At the end:
Make sure you work into the last real stitch of the row.
Because the ch-2 never counts, you should not work into the top of the turning chain.
Bella Coco specifically recommends stitch markers at the beginning and end if you struggle with uneven edges.
If Your Stitch Count Is Decreasing
The most common causes are:
missing the first stitch;
missing the last stitch;
accidentally skipping a stitch after an FPdc section.
Count your stitches after every row until the repeat becomes familiar.
If Your Stitch Count Is Increasing
You may be accidentally working into:
the turning ch-2;
both the post and the top loops of the same stitch.
Remember:
An FPdc is still one stitch.
Once you work around the post, do not also work into the top loops of that same stitch.
If the Waffle Boxes Are Not Appearing
Check that you are alternating the two textured rows correctly.
Row 2 has:
groups of 3 FPdc
Row 3 has:
groups of 2 FPdc
Those raised sections must shift from row to row.
Repeating the same row twice will disrupt the waffle pattern.
If the Fabric Is Too Stiff
This is naturally a dense stitch.
Try one of these:
go up 0.5–1 mm in hook size;
loosen your tension slightly;
use a softer yarn;
switch from heavy worsted to DK.
The stitch should feel substantial, but it should still bend comfortably.
If Your FPdc Stitches Look Short
When pulling up the loop for an FPdc, lift it slightly higher than you would for a standard dc.
Because the yarn wraps around the post, a very tight loop can pull the fabric inward.
Right Side and Wrong Side
Both sides have strong texture, but they are not identical.
Raised sections on one side appear more recessed on the opposite side, creating an inverted texture.
That makes Double Waffle especially nice for blankets and scarves because neither side looks unfinished.
Changing Colors
This stitch can be worked in stripes, but the texture itself already creates plenty of visual interest.
For clean stripes, change color at the end of a completed row.
I would personally change color after an even number of rows so each color contains complete Row 2 + Row 3 repeats.
For example:
2 rows per color
4 rows per color
6 rows per color
Solid colors also look beautiful because the shadows emphasize the waffle texture.
Color Ideas
For Grandma’s Crafts, I’d absolutely use combinations such as:
Cream + dusty rose
Muted mauve + off-white
Sage green + warm beige
Soft blue + ivory
Caramel + cream
Or make the entire piece in one cozy neutral shade and let the stitch do all the work.
Yarn Usage
One thing to keep in mind: textured post stitches use more yarn than basic double crochet.
The finished fabric is also heavier.
If you are making a large blanket, buy more yarn than you would normally expect for a simple dc blanket.
Project Ideas
The Double Waffle Stitch works beautifully for:
Baby blankets
Throws
Afghans
Cushion covers
Scarves
Cowls
Washcloths
Dishcloths
Winter accessories
Sampler blankets
Both reference tutorials specifically suggest projects such as blankets, cushions, scarves, accessories, and other cozy pieces.
Adding a Border
For a blanket, I would keep the border simple because the main fabric already has so much texture.
A round of single crochet works beautifully.
You could also add:
half double crochet border;
simple shell border;
picot edging.
When working along the sides, distribute your stitches evenly rather than trying to place an exact number into each row end.
Simple Single Crochet Border
When your project reaches the desired size, do not fasten off.
Ch 1.
Work sc evenly around the entire piece.
At each corner work:
sc, ch 2, sc
into the same corner space.
Join with a sl st.
FO and weave in the ends.
The Unraveled Mitten uses this same general type of border for its sampler square.
Blocking
Because the stitch is thick, aggressive blocking is unnecessary.
Gently wet-block if your yarn allows it.
Lay the piece flat and straighten the edges with your hands.
Avoid pressing the waffle texture flat with an iron.
You want to preserve those deep raised ridges.
GRAPH
Double Waffle Crochet Stitch Graph
Beginner Memory Trick
Think of it this way:
Row A = THREE raised
Row B = TWO raised
So:
3 FPdc → 2 FPdc → 3 FPdc → 2 FPdc
The raised groups keep shifting, and that shift creates the double waffle texture.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Once the pattern clicks, though, this is a wonderfully relaxing stitch. It has just enough variation to keep you interested, but not so much that you need to stare at instructions every thirty seconds. That makes it perfect for evenings when you want to crochet while watching something good, chatting with family, or pretending you’re only going to work “one more row.”
I also love that both sides have plenty of texture. They aren’t exactly identical, but neither side feels like an unfinished back. That makes the Double Waffle especially lovely for blankets and scarves, where both sides are going to be seen and used.
So choose a yarn you genuinely enjoy touching, make yourself a little practice swatch, and give this stitch a chance to surprise you. Whether it becomes a blanket, cushion, scarf, or simply another beautiful stitch added to your crochet notebook, the Double Waffle Crochet Stitch Pattern is one of those techniques that’s worth keeping around.
Thanks for spending a little crafty time with me here at Grandma’s Crafts. Keep your hook nearby, refill the coffee if you need to, and take a look around the blog. There’s always another stitch, pattern, or project waiting for us to try together.
