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How to Crochet the Diamond Waffle Stitch: FREE Pattern

Updated April 7, 2026

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Learn how to crochet the Diamond Waffle Stitch with this FREE step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. If you love stitches that offer a touch of texture and a lot of visual interest, then the Diamond Waffle Stitch is about to become your new favourite! With its striking 3D pattern and intricate diamond shapes, this stitch brings a unique twist to the classic waffle design.

About The Stitch

The Diamond Waffle Stitch may look complex, but with just a few basic techniques, including front post stitches and simple repeats. You’ll be creating this stunning texture in no time creating a lovely dense, warm fabric.

Pattern Use Ideas

  • Blankets
  • Cushions
  • Scarves

Pattern Notes

  • Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Stitch Multiple: 4 +2
  • You will be working FPdtr2tog in this pattern, but for ease it’ll be referred to as Diamond St.
  • This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Diamond Waffle stitch, designed to help you create your own projects.
  • Assisting video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
Diamond Waffle Stitch

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

Pattern Support

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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

Materials & Tools

  • Yarn: You can use any weight of yarn and the recommended hook size that can be found on the yarn band. If you are a beginner, I recommend using a DK or Aran weight yarn.
  • Hook: Check the yarn band you are using for the recommended hook size.
  • Scissors
  • Darning Needle

Terms & Abbreviations

Stitch(s): st(s)

Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook

Chain: ch(s): Yarn over, pull through.

Double crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook.  Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook.  Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Front Post Double Treble(s): fpdtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert hook around post of stitch from front to back to front, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Special Stitches

Diamond Stitch: (Diamond St): working around same st as the previous FPdtr or FPdtr2tog, work FPdtr but leave last 2 loops on hook, skip next 3 sts from two rows below, begin FPdtr around next FPdtr until there are 3 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops.

Bella Coco How to Crochet eBook

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

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Front: Diamond Waffle Stitch

Back: Diamond Waffle Stitch

Free Crochet Pattern: Diamond Waffle Stitch

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Foundation: Ch in multiples of 4 +2.

Row 1 (RS): dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), dc in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2 (WS): 2 ch (does not count as a st here or throughout), tr in first st and across. Turn.

Row 3: 1 ch (does not count as a st here or throughout), FPdtr around third dc of Row 1, skip st covered by the FPdtr and dc in next 3 sts, *Diamond St, skip st covered by Diamond st, dc into next 3 sts, rep from * until 1 st rem, FPdtr around same post as previous FPdtr leaving 2 loops on hook, dc in last st, pulling through all 3 loops on the hook. Turn.

Row 4: 2 ch, tr in each st across. Turn.

Row 5:
1 ch, dc into first 2 sts, *Diamond St working around the FPdtr and Diamond St from two rows below, dc into the next 3 sts, rep from until 2 sts rem, dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

Row 6: 2 ch, tr in each st across. Turn.

Row 7: 1 ch, FPdtr around top of Diamond St from Row 5, skip st covered by FPdtr, dc in next 3 sts, *Diamond St, dc into next 3 sts, rep from * until 1 st rem, FPdtr around same post as previous FPdtr leaving 2 loops on hook, dc in last st, pulling through all 3 loops on the hook. Turn.

Rep Rows 4–7 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Video Tutorial

This is an assisting video tutorial and may differ from the written pattern.

Or you can watch on YouTube

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sarah-jayne
 
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3 Comments

  • Kristin
    February 27, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    This pattern confuses double crochet with single crochet

    Reply
    • Kristin
      February 28, 2020 at 12:16 am

      I should add, in the US. Not sure what it is elsewhere, just adding for awareness of US crocheters.

      Reply
      • Sarah-Jayne
        February 28, 2020 at 9:35 pm

        I get that it can be confusing, however the post does state that it’s written in UK terms x

        Reply

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