The V Waffle stitch is a cross between a V stitch and the Waffle stitch to create a highly textured crochet stitch that has a very pretty 3d effect. In this stitch guide I will show you how to crochet the V Waffle stitch with all the pictures that you need along with a video guide that you can follow along with too.

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I first used the V Waffle stitch in the Ray Of Hope crochet along. A mandala like blanket that is filled with over 40 different crochet stitches. You can access that pattern for free here.

The V Waffle stitch creates a raised V pattern on the surface which you won’t be able to resist running your hands over. It is very tactile and is double sided, so you get this fantastic raised look on both sides of the fabric.

The V Waffle is fairly simple to crochet once you get the hang of how each repeat is made and it is easy to keep track of your stitches. There are no complicated stitches involved, the entire pattern is made up of double crochets and front post stitches.

This how to guide is part of Froggity Frog’s Stitch Vault collection. Have you seen all the other stitches in there? You can take a look here all the guides are free to access and maybe you will discover some new stitches to create for yourself.

The yarn I used in the pictures of this stitch guide below is Stylecraft Special DK, an acrylic yarn that comes in a huge variety of colours. It is a very popular yarn because it is widely available and will suit most budgets. It is a soft light worsted / double knit yarn that slides easily over your hook.

I also used my trusty Clover Amour hooks which are perfect if you are looking for a good value ergonomic crochet hook that won’t cause your hand to ache if you are crocheting for long periods of time. I’ve tried many different crochet hooks over the years, but I always end up coming back to my trusty Clovers. They just sit so well in my hand and never let me down.

How To Crochet The V Waffle Stitch

Click here for the left hand video

Abbreviations

• Ch = Chain
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Fpdc = Front Post Double Crochet

Start by making a foundation chain in multiples of 5 plus 3 (plus 2 for your turning chain) Row 1. In the 3rd chain from your hook make a dc (your turning chain does NOT count as a stitch). Skip the next 2 stitches. 

*Then make 2 dc in the next stitch, chain 1 and make 2 dc in the next stitch. Skip the next 3 stitches* 

repeat between *and*. When you have 3 stitches left, skip 2 stitches and make a dc in the last stitch of the row.

Row 2. Turn and chain 1. Make a dc turning chain in the first stitch. 

Skip the next stitch (the 1st post of the V), and *around the next dc, make a Fpdc. In the chain 1 space make (dc, chain 1, dc) all in the same stitch.  

Make a Fpdc around the next dc. Skip the next 2dc (the last post of the V you just worked in, and the 1st post of the next V)* repeat between *and* dc in the last stitch of the row.

Row 3. Turn and chain 1. Make a dc turning chain in the first stitch. Skip the Fpdc and then *around the dc make a Fpdc. In the chain space make (dc, chain 1, dc) all in the same stitch.  Fpdc around the next dc. Skip the next 2 fpdc*

repeat between *and*, making a dc in the last stitch of the row

Repeat row 3 until you have as many rows as you need

How To Add A Border To The V Waffle Crochet Stitch

The V Waffle Crochet stitch is made up of all dc rows. So to add a border you need to make 2 stitches into the side of every row.

I always recommend that you make a round of single crochet stitches around your piece first before adding any border pattern that you have planned, as doing this just helps to even your stitches out and make a nice solid round to add any further stitches into.

You can find more free crochet stitch guides here in Froggity Frog’s stitch vault. Come on over to our Facebook group – Froggity Frog’s Ribbit And Stitch and show us what you made with the V Waffle stitch. I’d love to see what you created with this crochet stitch. 

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