My version of the Waffle knitting stitch pattern + video

Hello my little Woollies! In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing with you how to knit my version of the famous Waffle stitch.

It’s a spongy 6 row-repeat pattern, easy to knit because most of the rows are identical, it has a rich texture to it, and it’s also unisex (it will work for women’s and men’s garments).

This version of the famous Waffle stitch is very similar to the Slipped Honeycomb pattern we learned some months ago, but honestly, it is a lot less complicated.

A beautiful pattern that is ideal for knitting scarves, cowls, blankets and sweaters. 

What if you are a beginner and you’d love to knit the Waffle stitch? No problem at all, you can do it! The only techniques required are knits and purls!

Let’s do it 🙂

Abbreviations

CO: Cast on

RS: Right side of the work

K: Knit

P: Purl

sl1: Slip one stitch as if to purl (simply pass one stitch to the right-hand needle purlwise, without working it).

BO: Bind off

N.B.:

The even rows form the right side of the pattern

The first and the last stitches are selvedge stitches and they will be knitted on each row.

How to knit the my version of Waffle stitch

CO multiples of 5 + 1 + 2 (selvedge stitches), i.e. : 5 * 3 = 15 + 1 = 16 + 2 = 18  stitches.

1º row: P across

2º, 4º, and 6º rows: K1, *sl1, P4*. Repeat from * to *, to last 2 st, sl1, K1

3º and 5º rows: K1, *P1, K4*. Repeat from * to *, to last 2 st, P1, K1

These six rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached. When finished, BO purlwise after a row 5.

This is the wrong side of the work:

The Waffle stitch tends to curl from the bottom up. Don’t panic! Block the work once it’s finished and it will be fine 😉

Enjoy the video tutorial:

How to knit my version of the Waffle stitch pattern

I hope you like it 🙂

Hugs and happy knitting! 

xoxo

Carolina – So Woolly

PS: Blocking is almost always helpful (not only when lace knitting)…

This is why the blocking board + pins are a must have for every knitter!