Love the waffle stitch? Try the mini version! The Mini Waffle Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket is a one-row repeat variation of the classic waffle stitch, and it’s reversible!
I love the wonderful texture of this stitch, made so much more pronounced in 100% cotton yarn! Worked in cheery colors, this blanket reminds me of sunny days at the beach. The cotton yarn + beachy color palette make this blanket a lovely option for summer babies!
While this stitch is gorgeous and super mindless, note that this is not a quick pattern. Because we are working hdc post stitches, the height of each row is closer to that of single crochet stitches, so budget your time wisely.
The pattern is finished with my all-time favorite camel stitch border for a nice contrast. In fact, this entire blanket is worked in variations of the half double crochet: regular hdcs, front post hdcs, and hdc in the back third loop. It’s amazing how different the stitch looks when worked in different spots!
I hope you enjoy this pattern!
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Abbreviations (US)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- fphdc(s): front post half double crochet(s)
- hdc(s): half double crochet(s)
- rep: repeat
- rnd(s): round(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
Materials
- Color A: Queensland Coastal Cotton Weight 4 Medium (100% cotton, 185yd/169m, 3.5oz/100g) #1062 Egg Nog 2 skeins
- Color B: Queensland Coastal Cotton Ocean Mist Weight 4 Medium (100% cotton, 185yd/169m, 3.5oz/100g) #3027 Amber Beach 4 skeins
- Color C: Queensland Coastal Cotton Weight 4 Medium (100% cotton, 185yd/169m, 3.5oz/100g) #1006 Goldenrod 2 skeins
- H/8 5mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Finished Size
30.5″ x 30.5″ with border | 26″ x 26″ before border
Gauge
16 sts x 16 rows = 4″ x 4″
Notes
You can get an ads-free, easy-to-print PDF of this pattern over at Etsy or Ravelry!
Turning ch never counts as a st.
To adjust the width of this blanket, ch any odd number.
For a blanket done in the traditional waffle stitch, check out my Waffle Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket + Moss Stitch Border.
Mini Waffle Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
With color A, ch 105.
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. <104 hds>
Row 2: Hdc in the first st, fphdc in the next st, *hdc in the next st, fphdc in the next st; rep from * until there are 2 sts left in the row, hdc in the last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. <53 hdcs, 51 fphdcs>
Rows 3-105: Rep Row 2, changing colors every 5 rows in A-B-C order and carrying yarn up the sides for fewer ends to weave in.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Camel Stitch Border
Border Notes: Border is worked in joined rnds same-side facing. In Rnd 1, as you work along the sides, aim to place 1 st per row-end for a border that lies flat. Enclose all floats as you work.
Rnd 1: With color B, pull up a loop in the upper-right corner, ch 1 to attach, [hdc across, in the corner work (hdc, ch 2, pm**, hdc)] four times ending the final rep at **, sl st join. <Not including ch-2 corners, each edge of the blanket should have about 104 sts.>
Rnds 2-7: Ch 1, hdc back into the ch-2 corner sp, [hdc in the back third loop of each st across, in the ch-2 corner sp work (hdc, ch 2, pm**, hdc)] four times ending the final rep at **, sl st join. <2 sts increased on each side of the blanket per rnd. At the end of Rnd 7, excluding ch-2 corners, each edge of the blanket should have 116 sts.>
Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.
