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.
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.
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.
Estimate the yarn you'll need based on your project size, yarn weight, and stitch pattern.
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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
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.
US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations
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Back Post Double Crochet - bpdc
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Chain Stitch - ch
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Chain Space - ch-sp
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Double Crochet - dc
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Front Post Double Crochet - fpdc
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Front Post Treble Crochet - fptr
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Half Double Crochet - hdc
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Next - nxt
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Repeat from * - rep from *
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Repeat Rows - rep rows
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V Stitch - v st
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Yarn Over - yo
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 : 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.
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
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