Have you ever tried to crochet a plaid pattern? Me either. For those who can and do those planned pooling blankets, I am in awe. So clearly I wanted to recreate a plaid feel but with the stitches rather than the yarn. The waffle stitch was the perfect solution!
I think the waffle stitch and yarn colors give a clear nod to that iconic album cover where she was her back to us. For the worsted weight version, the tan color I chose almost exactly matches her color, too! The finished block has that same rustic feel the album art conveys.
So go grab your hook & yarn and let’s get to it! Don’t forget to share your finished blocks in our Eras Crochet Along Facebook group! I absolutely enjoy seeing all of your different versions and yarn choices!
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every woven end was a work of art (waffle stitch version)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
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- 1 – 10.5 oz Skein #6 Bernat Blanket Yarn in Woodland or Orange Leaf
- OR 1 – 7 oz Skein #4 Big Twist Value both in Pumpkin and in Almond
Tools
Measurements
The finished block will measure approximately 6″ by 48″ with the blanket yarn.
It will measure approximately the same using two strands of #4 medium-weight yarn.
Gauge
9 double crochets = 4 inches
6 waffle stitch rows = 4 inches
Instructions
Chain 109 with an 8.00mm crochet hook.
Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook. Single crochet in each chain across. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Switch to a 7.00mm hook.
Row 2: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in each stitch across. (108 double crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Row 3: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Front post double crochet around the 2nd double crochet below in Row 2. Skip the stitch behind the front post double crochet and double crochet in the next 2 stitches. *Front post double crochet around the next double crochet from Row 2. Skip the stitch behind the front post double crochet. Double crochet in next 2 stitches.**
Repeat * to ** across. The last stitch is a double crochet in the top of the chain 2. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Note: When you’re choosing which double crochet from row 2 to front post double crochet around, watch the pattern. I’ll be the 2nd one, skip 2 doubles, use the next one, skip 2 doubles, use the next one, etc. At the end of the row, you’re left with just one double crochet to skip instead of 2.
Row 4: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. *Front post double crochet around the next two double crochets from row 3. Back on row 4, skip the 2 stitches behind the 2 front post double crochets. Double crochet in the next stitch.
** Repeat * to ** across. Double crochet in last 2 stitches. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Row 5: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. *Front post double crochet in the next stitch. Double crochet in the next 2 stitches.**
Repeat * to ** across. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Rows 6: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. *Front post double crochet in the next 2 stitches. Double crochet in the next stitch.**
Repeat * to ** across. Double crochet in the last 2 stitches. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Row 7: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. *Front post double crochet in the next stitch. Double crochet in the next 2 stitches.**
Repeat * to ** across. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Row 8: Chain 2 counts as the 1st stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. *Front post double crochet in the next 2 stitches. Double crochet in the next stitch.**
Repeat * to ** across. Double crochet in the last 2 stitches. (108 stitches) Chain 2, turn.
Switch back to the 8.00 mm hook.
Row 9: Single crochet in the 1st stitch and each stitch across. (108 single crochets) Chain 2, turn.
Cut the yarn, tie off, and weave in the ends.
So did this waffle stitch bend right to your will lol? But seriously, isn’t this such a gorgeous stitch? I was worried at first that it wouldn’t work with bulkier yarn, but it works out great! is the waffle a little exaggerated? Yes. Is it also kind of a yarn eater? Yes, but we don’t mind because the texture is worth every extra bit of yarn.
Have You Seen the Other Eras Crochet Along Blocks?
Sea Green Era: Just Another Pattern to Burn
Golden Era: Romeo, Take Me Somewhere We Can Buy Some Yarn
Amethyst Era: You Are the Best Hook That’s Ever Been Mine
Crimson Era: Frog the Patriarchy Keychain on the Ground
Sky Blue Era: I Could Show You Incredible Skeins
Ebony Era: They Said I Stitched Something Bad
Rosy Pink Era: I’d Marry You With Magic Rings
Slate Gray Era: Please Crochet Me in the Trees
Burnt Orange Era: Every Woven End Was a Work of Art ⇦ You Are Here
Twilight Blue Era: So Make the Friendship Blankets
Milky White Era: Lights, Camera, Stitch Smile
The Anthology: Hey, Kids! Joining Is Fun!
Thanks for stopping by!
Please let me know if you have any questions or need help with your block!
See you next month!
– Marie
