A beginner-friendly waffle stitch crochet blanket pattern with a creative twist!
If you're craving a project that’s equal parts relaxing and exciting, the July Blues Mix and Match Crochet Blanket is the perfect pick! This waffle stitch crochet blanket pattern, free from frustration, combines several popular stitches into one beautifully textured design, keeping things interesting from start to finish.
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About This Pattern
Why You’ll Love This Mix and Match Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern
This pattern is designed with beginners in mind but offers plenty of variety for seasoned crocheters too. It uses a creative mix of stitches, including:
- Corner-to-Corner (C2C)
- Waffle Stitch
- Double Crochet
- V-Stitch
- 3D Granny Stitch
- Half Double Crochet
Each section offers something new to enjoy, making this blanket ideal for anyone who wants to learn new techniques or just stay engaged throughout the project.
Whether you're cuddled up during winter or relaxing in summer, this versatile design works well in any season. And if you’ve got a yarn stash waiting to be used, this blanket is a stash-busting superstar! Odd balls, leftover skeins, or those pretty colors you’ve been saving, now they all have a place.
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 4mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Worsted Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Acrylic Crochet Yarn |
Yarn suggestions for this pattern
You can use any yarn of your choice, do note that using a lighter or heavier yarn will change the final size of the finished blanket. Always use the recommended crochet hook for your selected yarn, if you wish to have a softer blanket you can select a crochet hook 1 to 2 sizes larger, but keep the yarn weight and hook size the same throughout the pattern.
Example yarn used in pattern
- Yarn weight : Medium Weight Acrylic Yarn
- Crochet hook size : 4mm hook
- Yarn Type: Acrylic
Yarn Types best for Blankets :
Acrylic Yarn : Best yarn type for beginners and very budget-friendly
Affordable, Widely available, washable, durable.
Cotton Yarn : Best for summer projects & durability
Breathable, holds shape well, great for bags, coasters, home use products
Wool or Wool-Blend Yarn : Best for warmth & heirloom quality
Warm, slightly stretchy. Ideal for winter blankets or garments.
Yarn Estimation for waffle stitch section in pattern
Average yarn usage for example Blanket : 4560 m / 4986 yards
C2C Sections of blanket : Yarn usage depends on yarn weight and hook size.
Here's a rough average:
- Yarn Weight : 4 Worsted / 0.4g Yarn per Block / Est. Total for 900 Blocks : 360g (approx. 800–1000 yards)
- Yarn Weight : 3 DK / 0.3g Yarn per Block / Est. Total 270g (approx. 900–1100 yards)
- Yarn Weight : 5 Bulky / 0.5g Yarn per Block / Est. Total 450g (approx. 600–800 yards)
Always get 10–15% more yarn than you think you need.
Border around C2C Panels :
Each full round of a 3dc border will use a moderate amount of yarn, plan 20–30 yards per round depending on yarn weight and tension. Always have extra on hand.
How to Calculate Waffle stitch yarn usage for a crochet blanket
The yarn usage for a crochet waffle stitch project depends on several factors like:
- Yarn weight
- Hook size
- Stitch density (tightness/looseness of your tension)
- Finished project size (e.g., dishcloth, blanket, scarf)
Waffle stitch uses more yarn than basic stitches like single or double crochet because of its texture (raised and recessed areas).
If you're using bulky yarn (5) or super bulky (6), you'll need fewer yards but more skeins depending on weight per skein.
Always buy extra yarn (10–15% more) to account for tension differences or swatching.
How to Estimate More Precisely
- Crochet a 4" x 4" waffle stitch swatch.
- Weigh it (in grams).
Use this formula:
Total project area in sq inches ÷ swatch area in sq inches
×
swatch weight in grams = total weight in grams
Then convert grams to yards using the yarn label info.
Yarn Calculator
Not sure how much yarn you'll need for your next crochet project?
Use our yarn calculator to estimate the amount of yarn required based on your project size, yarn weight, and stitch pattern.
It's a quick and easy way to plan your materials before you start crocheting.
Pattern Instructions
Construction Overview
Example blanket size : 122 x 190 cm / 48 x 75 inches
Difficulty level : Easy
Each pattern section list the step by step instructions required to complete the pattern
- Corner to corner
- Waffle stitch
- Double crochet
- V-stitch
- 3d Granny stitch
- Half double crochet
Gauge
10cm x 10cm / 4inch x 4 inches = 10 x 6 rows x 3dc x 6 x 3dc
Working in the end, as you go will help you at the end when it comes to finishing the blanket unless you love spending a day at least to work on loose ends.
Written Instructions
Abbreviation
This pattern is written and charted using standard US crochet terminology.
Each Section list the abbreviations for the section required.
Crochet Blanket Pattern Free Layout
- Section 1 & 2 : Corner to Corner (C2C) Crochet with 3 Double Crochet (3dc) Clusters
- Section 3 : Waffle Stitch,
- Section 4 & 5 : Waffle Stitch
- Section 6 & 7 : Waffle Stitch
- Section 8 & 9 : Waffle Stitch / 3dc Granny stitch / V-stitch / Waffle Stitch
- Section 10 : Border - HDC stitch
Quick Stitch Guide
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : -
AFR : -
UK : bptr - back post treble crochet
AFR : ablb / aslb - Agterste been Langbeentjie / Agter stam Langbeentjie / afterpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2, yarn over, pull through last 2.
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : ch-sp - chain space
AFR : Ks sp - Kettingsteek spasie
1. Make a slip knot on the hook.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn through the loop on the hook. → 1 ch made.
4. Repeat for desired number of chains.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fptr - front post treble crochet
AFR : vblb / vslb - Voorste Been Langbeentjie / Voor Stam Langbeentjie / voorpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fpdtr - front post double treble crochet
AFR : vbdsl / vsdsl - Voorste Been Dubble Slag Steek / Voor Stam Dubble Slag Steek
1. Yarn over twice, insert around post front→back→front.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (4 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over pull through 2, yarn over pull through last 2.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : nxt - next stitch
AFR : volg - Volgende
1) Finish current stitch.
2) Move hook to the following stitch/space.
3) Insert hook as instructed and work the stitch.
UK : rep from * - repeat from *
AFR : her * - Herhaal van *
1) Find the *.
2) Work the instructions after it.
3) When told, go back to * and repeat the sequence the required number of times.
4) Stop when the pattern says.
UK : rep rows - repeat rows
AFR : Her/herh - Herhaal
Work rows as written for repetition count.
UK : v st - V-stitch
AFR : Vst - V steek (lb,ks,lb)
1. Work dc, ch1, dc into same stitch/space.
2. Skip per pattern and repeat; creates an open V motif.
UK : yo - yarn over
AFR : dop/sdop - Draad oor pen / Slaan draad om pen
1) Hold yarn in non-dominant hand.
2) Bring yarn from back to front over the hook.
3) Pull yarn through loops as pattern requires.
Pattern Reference
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Pattern instructions
Section 1 + 2
( 30 x 30 C2C Blocks ) Make 2
Make a 30 x 30 crochet c2c square
- First you increase for 30 rows
- then you decrease for 30 rows
The result is a 60-row diagonal, but the project is 30 blocks wide by 30 blocks tall - This makes: 30 x 30 = 900 total blocks.
If you are a beginner follow the easy step by step instructions below :
Corner to Corner (C2C) Crochet with 3 Double Crochet (3dc) Clusters
The C2C (corner-to-corner) method creates diagonal rows of blocks or squares, often made with 3 double crochet stitches (3dc) per block.
What You Need:
- Yarn
- Suitable crochet hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
Basic C2C Terminology:
- Block = 3 dc stitches + chain-3 turning space
You will work diagonally: from one corner of your project to the opposite corner.
How to Start : C2C Block for Section 1 + 2 :
Ch 6, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, then 1dc in next 2 chains,
You now have a block of 3 dc stitches (plus the initial ch-3 which acts like a dc) - This is your first block in the bottom-left corner.
Increasing Rows (working diagonally) each new row will have one more block than the previous.
Row 2:
ch 6, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, then 1dc in next 2 chains, → new block,
turn, slip stitch into the top of the turning ch-3 space from previous row,
ch 3, work 3 dc into that space → 2 blocks now!
Repeat: For each new row:
Ch 6, Make 3 dc starting from 4th ch from hook, turn, slip stitch into top of ch-3 of the next block, ch 3, 3 dc into ch-3 space, repeat across,
Repeat until you have completed 30 rows in total
Decreasing Rows
Turn, slip stitch across the 3 dc of the last block you made
Slip stitch into ch-3 space
Ch 3, make 3 dc into the ch-3 space
Continue across row as usual
Stop before making a new block at the end → one fewer block than last row
Repeat this process until you’re down to a single block again.
Repeat make another 30 x 30 C2C Square for Panel 2
Add a border around each of panel 1 and 2
Adding a 3dc stitch border around the 30 × 30 corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet square gives it a clean, polished edge. Here's how you can do it step-by-step, including corner shaping, stitch placement, and a basic row count estimate for your square.
What You Need:
- Your finished 30 × 30 C2C square
- Yarn for the border (same or contrasting color)
- Matching hook size (same as used for C2C or one size up)
What is a 3dc border?
It’s a border made of 3 double crochet stitches per side segment, giving a classic framed look. You'll work sets of 3 double crochets (3dc clusters) evenly around all sides, with increases in the corners.
Step-by-Step: 3dc Border Around a C2C Square
Attach Yarn to Any Corner
- Join yarn with a slip stitch to any corner space (the ch-3 turning chain space of the corner block).
- Corner : In each corner, work: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, this creates a rounded corner turn.
- Side : Work one 3dc cluster into each ch-3 space (i.e., the space at the edge of each C2C tile/block).
- Each C2C row/block gives one ch-3 space.
- On a 30x30 C2C square, each side will have 30 blocks → 30 ch-3 spaces → 30 3dc clusters per side.
Example for One Side:
- [3 dc in ch-3 space] × 30 blocks
- Corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
- Repeat for all 4 sides
Full Round Border Pattern Written Instructions
- Join yarn to any corner ch-3 space.
- [3 dc in each ch-3 space] across 30 blocks
- In corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
- Repeat for all 4 sides.
- Join the first dc with a slip stitch.
Section 3 : Waffle Stitch
The crochet waffle stitch is a textured, grid-like stitch pattern that looks like you guessed it a waffle!
It’s thick, squishy, and perfect for blankets, washcloths, scarves, and more.
What You Need:
- Yarn (same weight as before)
- Matching crochet hook
- Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
The waffle stitch is made by alternating dc and fpdc stitches across rows to build a raised, waffle-like texture.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Start in the top right hand side corner
Row 1 : Begin Waffle Pattern
Ch 2 (counts as first dc) 1 dc in next st, 1Fpdc around next dc,
1dc in next 2 stitches, 1 Fpdc around next dc, – repeat across, 1dc in last stitch
Turn
Row 2 :
Ch 2, 1bpdc in next stitch, 1 fpdc around next stitch,
1bpdc in next 2 stitches, 1fpdc around next stitch – repeat across
end with dc in last stitch
Turn
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 to continue the waffle stitch pattern.
Section 3 : Waffle Stitch Pattern - Summery
Work into the side of border around c2c square,
Row 1 : ch 2, 1dc, fpdc, * 1dc, 1dc, 1fpdc - across, end dc ( 96 sts )
Row 2 : ch 2, bpdc, * bpdc, bpdc, fpdc- across, end dc ( 96 sts )
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 , 8 x times for a total of 18 row
Join panel 1 with a slip stitch to the last row of section 3. Right side facing front
Section 4 & 5 - Top & Bottom Waffle Stitch
Section 4 : Place work flat - right side facing front, start in the most top right corner of panel 2, you will work across from panel 1, section 3, and end and the top left corner of panel 1.
Section 4 : Waffle Stitch Pattern - Summery
Work into the side of border around c2c square, then into the 2ch-sp,(3dc in ch-sp) of section3, and again into the border of panel 1
Row 1 : ch 2, 1dc, fpdc, * 1dc, 1dc, 1fpdc - across, end dc, turn ( 246 sts )
Row 2 : ch 2, bpdc, * bpdc, bpdc, fpdc- across, end dc, turn ( 246 sts )
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 , 4 x times for a total of 10 row
Section 5, after finishing section 4, turn your work upside down and work across repeating instructions for section 4.
Section 6 & 7
Section 6 : Place work flat - right side facing front, turn work 90 degrees, start in the most top right corner on the side , you will work across from section5, panel 1, and end and the top left corner of section 5.
Section 6 : Waffle Stitch Pattern - Summery
Work into the 2ch-sp, (3dc in ch-sp) of section 3, and again into the border of panel 1, and again into the 2ch-sp, (3dc in ch-sp) across.
Row 1 : ch 2, 1dc, fpdc, * 1dc, 1dc, 1fpdc - across, end dc, turn ( 156 sts )
Row 2 : ch 2, bpdc, * bpdc, bpdc, fpdc- across, end dc, turn ( 156 sts )
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 , 11 x times for a total of 24 row
Section 7, after finishing section 6, turn your work upside down and work across repeating instructions for section 6.
Section 8 & 9
Section 8 : Place work flat - right side facing front, start in the most top right corner of section 7, you will work across from section 7, section 5, and end and the top left corner of section 6.
Section 8 : Waffle Stitch Pattern
Work into the 2ch-sp,(3dc in ch-sp) of section7,
Row 1 : ch 2, 1dc, fpdc, * 1dc, 1dc, 1fpdc - across, end dc, turn ( 294 sts )
Row 2 : ch 2, bpdc, * bpdc, bpdc, fpdc- across, end dc, turn ( 294 sts )
Row 3 : ch2, skip 2, 3dc in next st, * skip 2, 3dc - across, end 1dc in last st, turn ( 98 x 3dc sts)
Row 4 : ch2, 3dc in space between 3 dc sts, - across, end with 1dc in last st, turn ( 98 x 3dc sts)
Repeat Row 4, 5 times for a tot of 7 3dc rows.
Row 10 : ch2, dc V-Stitch in space between 3 dc sts, - across, end with 1dc in last st, turn ( 98 x dc V-sts sts)
Row 11 : ch2, 3dc in 1ch-sp V-st, - across, end with 1dc in last st, turn ( 98 x 3dc sts)
Row 12 : ch 2, 1dc, fpdc, * 1dc, 1dc, 1fpdc - across, end dc, turn ( 294 sts )
Row 13 : ch 2, bpdc, * bpdc, bpdc, fpdc- across, end dc, turn ( 294 sts )
Repeat Rows 12 – 13 , 4 x times for a total of 10 row
Section 9
After finishing section 8, turn your work upside down and work across repeating instructions for section 8.
Section 10 - Final border
Start in corner of your work,
Row 1 :
3hdc, ch2, 3dc in corner stitch, 1 hdc into each stitch across,
3hdc, ch2, 3dc in corner stitch, repeat for all sides.
Repeat row 1 , 11 more times or for as much as you wish to grow your blanket.
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