Stitch Library How to Crochet the Wattle Stitch Updated February 13, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!154Shares The wattle stitch is a dense, modern looking stitch that’s perfect for adding a fun and free-form style texture to your crochet project. Once you have performed a few stitch repeats, there’s no need to refer to a pattern, making it a perfect stitch to do while watching your favourite TV show. I don’t know about you, but low-key crochet stitches are my favourite. Getting into a good rhythm while hooking is perfect for some mindful crochet.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Mindful Crochet2. Pattern Use Ideas3. Materials & Tools4. Pattern Notes 5. Convert Pattern Terms6. Terms & Abbreviations7. Pin For Later 8. Wattle Stitch Pattern9. Video Tutorials 10. Right-handed11. Left-handed12. Stitch Library VIEW MORE▼ Wattle Stitch Mindful Crochet Mindfulness and crochet are a match made in heaven! It’s great for calming a slightly (or hugely) frazzled soul. I find, the best stitches for self-care have a few things in common, a soothing rhythm, and using basic stitches to build up a pattern but are engaging enough that my brain doesn’t wander off. It’s a balancing act. If you’d like to catch up with my mindful series, why not start here: Crochet for Mindfulness Mindful Crochet Stitches Pin it! Click here to pin this project for later Pattern Use Ideas Blankets Modern Baby Blanket Cushions Shawls Scarfs and cowls Materials & Tools Yarn: I used Yarn & Colours Fabulous in the video, but this works with whatever yarn your project calls for Hook: I have used a 6.5mm for the video however check the band of your chosen yarn for the required hook size Scissors Darning Needle Pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. Skill Level: Beginner Stitch Multiple: 3 + 3 This pattern gives you the basic principles for the wattle stitch, designed to help you create your own projects. Video tutorials can be found at the base of the post available in both right and left-handed versions. 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. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch and loop on hook. 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. Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(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 remaining three loops. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert 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 the remaining two loops. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide 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. Pin For Later Patchwork Blanket Wattle Stitch Pattern You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Foundation: Ch in multiples of 3. Row 1: [dc, 1 ch, tr] in third ch from hook (skipped 2-ch does not count as st), skip 2 ch, *[dc, 1 ch, tr] in next ch, skip 2 ch, repeat from * until 1 ch rem, htr in last ch. Turn. Row 2: 1 ch (does not count as st here and throughout), skip htr and tr, [dc, 1 ch, tr] in ch sp, *skip next 2 sts, [dc, 1 ch, tr] in ch sp, rep from * until 1 st rem, htr in last st. Turn. Repeat Row 2 until desired height. Fasten off and sew in ends. Video Tutorials Right-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Left-handed Or you can watch on YouTube Stitch Library Explore more stitches from the stitch library CLICK HERE for more or check out some stitches that I have selected below. Bar Stitch Suzette Stitch Arcade Stitch Bar Stitch Suzette Stitch Arcade Stitch KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!154Shares Further Reading... Learn How to Crochet the Triple Treble Stitch April 17, 2025 Learn How to Crochet a Flat Circle May 19, 2025 How to Crochet the African Flower: FREE Crochet Pattern February 14, 2023 2 Comments 안전사이트 February 8, 2021 at 9:32 am Excellent site you have here.. It’s hard to find good quality writing like yours these days. I truly appreciate people like you! Take care!! Reply Chrissy June 5, 2022 at 12:22 am It’s a nice stitch, but that isn’t waffle stitch. Waffle stitch typically uses fpdc and has ridges. You might want to rename this to something else. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
