Waffle stitch

A sample of the waffle stitch

                             

 Today I am going to tell you about the waffle stitch. In this winter you and your loved ones need to have super insulation to protect your body from harsh colds and wind.  I know that the outside temperature is very low so snowing happens. But we have to keep our body temperature at 37 ⁰C. So, blankets or cardigans with fewer holes are much better. This waffle stitch is very good for that purpose.

There are two types of stitches used here. One is front post double crochet (fpdc) and the other is double crochet (dc).

The appearance of the finished piece is equal to a waffle maker. That is, the finished piece seems to be with a large number of sunken squares. This is because fpdcs are looked like ridges and 2dcs are look like sunken parts. It has a tightly packed appearance. So, fewer holes are there.

Ridges should be lined up and sunken parts also should be lined up. When you are crocheting always make sure that fpdc is done over the previously made fpdc of the previous row and dcs over the previously made dc. Then only you can have those lined up squares similar to a waffle maker.

This stitch is very easy to learn and can use to make different items like baby blankets, adult blankets, scarves, cushion covers, and even dishcloths. Measurements for different items are as follows.

Baby blankets could be 36’’x 36’’ or 45’’x 45’’.

Adult blankets should be 80’’x 90’’

Scarves - 12’’ x 60’’ or 15’’x 60

Dishcloth – 9’’x 9’’  

You can use suitable yarn for each of the items you make. For blankets and sweaters, wool is the best. For scarves select a very soft and light yarn. For neck warming scarves use soft wool yarn. For dishcloth thick cotton yarns are suitable.

Instructions: To start the work measure the length you want and make a number of chains to cover that length. Then get the nearest number of multiples of three. So, you have to make a few chains to get that number.  For example, if you have made 100 chains when you get the needed length, then you have to add two chains more. Then it becomes 102 and it is a multiple of 3. After that add 2 chains. Now, altogether you should have 104 chains. This will be the foundation chain of the project.

Row 1: Then make 1dc to the 4^th chain from the hook. After that make 1 dc to each of the remaining chains of the foundation chain. turn,

Row 2: Make 2 ch and make a front post double crochet (fpdc) to the dc below. This fpdc can be made by this way.

Yarn over and insert down the hook from right side of the dc and bring it up from left side of it and grab the yarn. Now there are 3 loops on the hook. Again grab the yarn and release 2 loops, and then again release the other 2 loops. (This is done as doing a double crochet.)

front post double crochet

 After making the front post double crochet, make ‘’2 dcs to the 2dcs bellow, then again fpdc’’ repeat from ‘’ to ‘’ until you have left with 1dc and 2ch. Then make 1dcs to the dc bellow and another dc, between dc and ch 2 below.  Then turn the work.

Row 3: Make 2 ch, and 1 fpdc to the previously made fpdc below. Then 2dcs to the 2 dcs below, ‘’1fpdc, 2dc ‘’ repeat from ‘’ to ‘’ until you have left with 1dcs and 2ch. Then make 1dcs to the dc bellow and another dc, between dc and ch 2 below.  Then turn in the work.

Repeat row 3 until you come to the needed length. Then fasten off.

 

Granny square for blankets

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                                                        A Granny square

Now, the icy cold winter has come. All the things in the environment are almost covered with snow. How do people keep their body temperature around 37 degrees of Celsius when snowing all around. All are shivering due to the cold climate. At night severity of the cold is maximum. All are eager to have warm blankets. But the blanket should be soft, lightweight, and heat conserving. One blanket is not enough for one person. You have to have more blankets. Old, used blankets are not good. You have to have a new blanket to keep you warm. At night unbearable cold hits you. You can't sleep with this unkind icy coldness. So, one has to have large blankets to cover up our whole body. 

What are the measurements for blankets used in adults beds?

There are different sizes of blankets to use in beds of adults as, twin 66"x 90", double 80"x 90", queen 90"x 90", and king 108"x 100".

 What are the suitable yarns for blankets?  

Wool is the best I think. Wool blankets can preserve the warmness of the body. Woolen blankets made out of animal fur are very expensive. Synthetic acrylic yarn is less expensive.  

Here is a quick and easy granny square is for a blanket.                               

A Granny square, suitable for a blanket.

Round 1: Make 4ch and slip stitch to the 1^st chain

Rd.2: Make 3ch and dc to the ring of 4ch. 6ch and 2 dc to the ring. “6ch, 2dc.” Repeat 2 more times.

Rd 3: Ch 3, make 2dcs to the dc below. Then make 10 dc to the ch 6 space, then 1dc to each of the 2 dcs below. “10 dc, 2dc” repeat. At the end join to the 3^rd ch of the beginning 3 ch. Make sure you count the number of dcs. It should be 48.

Rd 4: Make 3ch and 3 incomplete dcs to the 3 dcs below. 6ch and 3 incomplete dc to the next 3dc below. “6ch,3 incomplete dc” repeat.

At the end 6ch, join into the 3^rd chain of the beginning 3 ch.

Rd 5: Make 8 ch and join to the middle of the 6ch space with a dc. Then 5ch and join with sc to the middle of the 6ch space. “ch 5, sc” repeat 2 times and ch 5 and 1dc to the next space, and,4 ch and 1dc to the same space. “ch 5, sc 3 times, ch 5 1dc, 4ch, 1dc,” repeat to the end. Join the 3^rd chain of the beginning 3 chains.  

Rd 6: Make 3ch and make 4dcs into the space below and 3ch and again 4dcs to the same space. (This will be the corner of the square) Then 4dcs to each of the 4 spaces below until you come to the end of the row.

                              

after 6th round

Rd. 7: Make 3 ch and do 3 incomplete dcs to the dcs below. Then make 5 ch and make 1 dc to the space of 3 ch at the corner. Then 3ch and again 1dc to the same space. Then 5ch and incomplete dcs to the 4 dcs below. “5ch 4 incomplete dcs” repeat until you come to the corner. At the corner, make 5 ch and make 1 dc to the space of 3 ch . Then 3ch and again 1dc to the same space. “5ch 4 incomplete dcs, 5ch, 1dc,3ch1dc,” Repeat to the end. 

At the end join into the 3^rd ch of the previous round.