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Custom-Size Waffle Stitch Blanket Pattern Generator
The waffle stitch turns front-post double crochet into a thick, squishy grid that is perfect for warm blankets. Choose a size from lovey to king, pick your yarn and gauge, and get the exact foundation chain, rows and number of balls.
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- Foundation
- 158 · Multiple of 3 + 2
- Stitches
- 156
- Rows / rounds
- 105
- Finished size
- 50 × 60 in (128 × 153 cm)
Row-by-row instructions
Suggested hook: 5.5–6.5 mm (CYC range for this weight).
- Foundation: ch 158 (multiple of 3 + 2).
- Row 1 (RS): dc in 4th ch from hook (the skipped ch count as the first dc) and in each ch across; turn. (156 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in first st, *FPdc around next st, dc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, FPdc around next st, dc in last st; turn. (156 sts)
- Row 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, *dc in next st, FPdc around each of next 2 sts; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in last st; turn. (156 sts)
- Rows 4–105: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece has 105 rows (≈ 59 in (150 cm)).
- Border, Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around: 1 sc in each st along the top and bottom edges, 2 sc in the side of each row along the side edges and 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to the first sc. (740 sts)
- Border, Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the centre st of each corner; join with sl st. (748 sts) Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Abbreviations: ch = chain · sl st = slip stitch · sc = single crochet · dc = double crochet · FPdc = front post double crochet · BPdc = back post double crochet.
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The stitch: waffle stitch (multiple of 3 + 2)
Waffle stitch alternates front-post double crochet with plain double crochet: on one row the post stitches sit over one stitch, on the next they move to the other two, building raised squares on both sides. Because it works over 3 stitches, the foundation chain must be a multiple of 3 plus 2; the generator rounds your width to the nearest valid count.
How this generator calculates the pattern
The generator converts your target size into stitches and rows with your gauge (stitches and rows per 10 cm). The foundation chain is then rounded to the nearest count that respects the stitch multiple of the pattern (Multiple of 3 + 2), so the repeat always ends exactly at the edge of the row. The number of rows is rounded to the nearest whole row, and the finished size shown in the schematic is recalculated from those whole numbers, so what you see is what you will crochet.
Construction
The blanket is worked flat in rows from the foundation chain, then finished with two rounds of single crochet that square the edges. The border width is deducted from your target size, so the finished blanket, border included, matches the size you chose. Waffle stitch is a yarn eater: expect almost twice the yarn of a plain double-crochet blanket.
Why your gauge matters
Two crocheters using the same yarn and hook can easily differ by 10–15 % in tension. When you choose a yarn, the gauge is pre-filled with an estimate from the Craft Yarn Council standard for its weight category; it is only a starting point. Crochet a swatch of at least 12 × 12 cm in the pattern stitch, block it as you will block the finished piece, count the stitches and rows in the central 10 cm and type them in: every number in the pattern follows.
How much yarn you need
Yarn length is estimated with our calibrated model: metres = area ÷ 100 × 0.82 × √(metres per 100 g) × stitch factor, plus a 10 % safety margin. The stitch factor comes from our stitch database (for example, single crochet 1.30, double crochet 1.00, waffle stitch 1.85). Buying all the balls from the same dye lot avoids visible colour bands.
Reference: sizes with a worsted-weight yarn
| Size | Finished size | Foundation | Rows / rounds | Yarn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey / security blanket | 12.5 × 11.8 in (32 × 30 cm) | 38 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 19 | 116 g · 196 m · 2 × 100 g |
| Baby / stroller | 30 × 36 in (77 × 91 cm) | 95 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 62 | 886 g · 1,506 m · 9 × 100 g |
| Crib | 45 × 60 in (113 × 153 cm) | 140 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 105 | 2,188 g · 3,718 m · 22 × 100 g |
| Throw | 50 × 60 in (128 × 153 cm) | 158 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 105 | 2,468 g · 4,194 m · 25 × 100 g |
| Twin | 66 × 90 in (168 × 229 cm) | 209 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 158 | 4,886 g · 8,305 m · 49 × 100 g |
| Queen | 88 × 92 in (224 × 234 cm) | 278 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 162 | 6,657 g · 11,317 m · 67 × 100 g |
| King | 104 × 92 in (264 × 234 cm) | 329 · Multiple of 3 + 2 | 162 | 7,876 g · 13,389 m · 79 × 100 g |
Calculated with the CYC #4 reference ball (170 m per 100 g) and the estimated gauge for that weight. Your numbers will differ with your own yarn and gauge.
Frequently asked questions
How many chains do I need for a waffle stitch blanket?
Chain a multiple of 3 plus 2. The generator multiplies your width by your stitches per centimetre, rounds to the nearest multiple of 3 and adds 2, so the pattern repeat ends exactly at the edge of every row.
What if my gauge is different from the pattern?
Type your own stitches and rows per 10 cm in the gauge fields. The generator recalculates the foundation chain (keeping the stitch multiple), the number of rows and the amount of yarn, so the piece still comes out at the size you chose.
Can I use a different yarn than the one suggested?
Yes. Choose any yarn from our database or enter your gauge for an unlisted yarn. The yarn kit box shows how many balls you need and the two closest substitutes from our database, matched by thickness, fibre and texture.
Gauge estimates and hook ranges: Craft Yarn Council · Standard Yarn Weight System. Stitch yarn factors: CrochetMetrics stitch database.