Double Waffle Crochet Baby Blanket

I’d love to share my latest creation with you – a Double Waffle Crochet Baby Blanket! It turned out wonderfully soft, squishy, and full of that beautiful spongy texture I love.

I used the Double Waffle Crochet Stitch for this blanket, and I absolutely love the texture it created! I decided to leave it without a border because I like the clean look as it is.

But I can totally imagine a simple border in white – or even the same colour – looking really cute, too 🙂 If you’re thinking of adding a border and need some inspiration, check out the beautiful blanket borders on Daisy Farm Crafts.

You can easily use this pattern to make a larger blanket or even a cozy throw. I am already tempted to make another one with chunkier yarn because I can just imagine how warm and snuggly it would be for winter.

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The blanket works up quite quickly since it uses double crochets as the main stitch.

What I really like about the double waffle stitch is that it’s reversible, unlike the traditional waffle stitch, which has a different texture on the back. This one looks exactly the same on both sides, which makes it perfect for blankets.

About Double Waffle Crochet Stitch

If you already know how to crochet the Waffle Stitch, you’ll probably find the double waffle stitch very easy to pick up.

It’s simply a repeat of two double crochet stitches followed by two front post double crochet stitches, which makes it easy to remember.

It’s also a one-row repeat, designed so that when you turn your work, you crochet double crochets on top of front post double crochets and vice versa. That’s why it’s really important to follow the pattern exactly, including the correct number of chains and how you start and end each row.

Since it’s a reversible stitch, the blanket looks the same on both sides, making it perfect for cozy projects like this one.

Crochet Double Waffle Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Watch the short video demonstration of the Double Waffle crochet stitch.

Please scroll down for the free pattern or get the ad-free & print-friendly version with step-by-step photos and written instructions for a small fee from my Etsy or Ravelry stores.

Skill level

Easy

Dimensions

23.5″ x 23.5″ (60cm x 60cm)

Gauge

17 stitches x 12 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Materials

Yarn: any light worsted #3 (you can use medium worsted #4 for a warmer blanket, just adjust the size of your hook)
I used: Stallion by 4 Seasons 8ply, 100% Acrylic (100g / 3.53 ounces, 230 m / 252 yards)
Colour: Pale Pink, 3 skeins
Crochet Hook: 4.5mm (7)
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Ch = chain
St(s) = stitch(es)
Sl St(s) = slip stitch(es)
DC = double crochet
FPDC = front post double crochet

Special Stitches

Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) = Instead of inserting your hook into the next stitch, insert your hook from front to back around the next DC post and work a DC.

Pattern Notes

The blanket is worked flat in back-and-forth rows.
The Ch2 at the beginning of a row counts as the first stitch.
You can adjust the size of your blanket by chaining more/or less (multiple of 4 plus 4) and working more/fewer rows.

Baby Blanket Written Instructions

Ch 108 or a multiple of 4 plus 4 (multiple of 4 means any number that can be divided by 4, then add extra four chains to that number.)

Row 1: DC in 4th Ch from hook and every Ch to end of row. (106)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *DC in next two Sts, FPDC in next two Sts*, repeat from * to end of row. Work a DC in the very last St. (106)

Row 3 – desired size: repeat row 2.

This is a one-row-repeat crochet pattern! 🙂 Watch a short video demonstration of the Double Waffle crochet stitch.

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Done!

Get the printable PDF pattern on Ravelry or Etsy here.

More Free Crochet Blanket Patterns

If you like working with Double Crochets, you might like this Crochet Shawl. It’s also using Puff Stitches, which makes it look more intricate.

And this Triangle Shawl uses only Double Crochets – an easy pattern for beginners!

11 replies on “Double Waffle Crochet Baby Blanket”

For rows 3-on, should the dc be “stacked” and the FPDC be stacked, or do the dc get stacked on the FPDC?

thx

Hi Megan, the DC should be stacked on top of FPDC and vice versa! 🙂

very beautiful and color choice is great.
thank you for super easy directions,can’t wait to start!
i will be making quite a few for friends.

Thank you, Jen! Enjoy making them, I’m sure they’ll turn out beautiful! 🙂

Is there a way to make the little square bigger? Instead of tiny little squares, make them a little bigger? I hope you can understand what I mean

Hi Patricia, I think I know what you mean, but I haven’t tried making them bigger yet and haven’t really seen anyone do it. But, it would be fun to experiment and try! 😊

Hi is made using Uk stitches or USA stitches

US stitches, it’s indicated next to Abbreviations. 😊

Hello, I think the pattern needs to be adjusted. Row three should be Ch2, FPDC in the next two stitches, DC in the next two stitches and repeat. DC last stitch. Then the rest of the pattern should be repeat rows 2 and 3.

If you just repeat row 2, it doesn’t make the waffle pattern. I had to undo a row or 2 before I realized.

Nevermind! I figured it out. I wasn’t skipping the first stitch after the ch2 in the beginning of each row.

Hi Elle, I’m glad you figured it out! 😊 Yes, the Ch 2 does count as the first stitch (as noted in the Pattern Notes), so your next stitch should go into the second stitch.