Stitch dictionary
Waffle stitch (waffle st)
Waffle stitch: abbreviations in US, UK, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese, yarn consumption and chain multiples.
Name and abbreviation in 6 systems
| Abbreviation | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| English (US) | waffle st |
waffle stitch |
| English (UK) | waffle st |
waffle stitch |
| Spanish | p. waffle |
punto waffle |
| German | Waffelm. |
Waffelmuster |
| French | pt gaufre |
point gaufre |
| Portuguese (BR) | pt waffle |
ponto waffle |
Technical data
- Yarn consumption factor
- 1.85 Per surface, relative to double crochet (1.00).
- Foundation chain
- Multiple of 3 + 2 chains
- Reversible
- No
- Fabric density (1 lacy – 5 very dense)
- 5 / 5
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Frequently asked questions about Waffle stitch
How is “waffle stitch” abbreviated in US and UK terms?
In US terms it is “waffle st” (waffle stitch) and in UK terms “waffle st” (waffle stitch). US and UK abbreviations do not match, so always check which system your pattern uses.
How much yarn does “waffle stitch” use?
Its yarn consumption factor is 1.85 relative to double crochet (1.00): the same surface uses about 85 % more yarn.
How many chains do you need for “waffle stitch”?
Chain a multiple of 3 plus 2. For example: 32 chains for 10 repeats.