Knitting patterns using variations of the 4-row repeat waffle stitch. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/20/25
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Free Patterns
Waffle Texture Blanket
Easy thrown knit with a 6 row repeat waffle stitch. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Free Breakfast Hat
Waffle hat in sizes for the whole family, baby through adult. Knit with a 4 round repeat waffle stitch. Uses one skein 150 - 300 yards (137 - 274 m) of DK weight yarn. Designed by Emily Philp
Chillin' Out Cardigan
Long-sleeved sweater with pockets. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" [81 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142) cm]. Designed by Lisa Gentry. Rated easy by the designer. Aran weight yarn.
Waffle Knit Baby Polo Sweater
Baby pullover sweater knit flat with a 4 row repeat waffle stitch. Size To Fit Size: 0-3, (6-12, 18-24) months. Worsted weight yarn. Waffle Knit Baby Polo Sweater in Plymouth Yarn Dandelion - 2252.
Weekend Brunch Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a 4 row repeat waffle texture with 2 row ribbing at ends. Suitable for beginners. Size About 14 x 82 in. (35.5 x 208 cm). Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Close Knit Waffle Hat
Beanie hat in a waffle stitch variation is a quick knit with 100 yards of bulky yarn Designed by Leah Bandstra. Pictured project bystrickding
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Waffle Stitch Pullover
Long-sleeved sweater with funnel neck is knit in 2 color slipped stitch colorwork in waffle stitch. Colors are reversed in the yoke. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Susan Mills for Classic Elite Yarns.
Waffle Neck Warmer
Buttoned scarf in waffle stitch inspired by Eleven’s love for Eggo waffles in Stranger Things. Designed by Kristen McDonnell
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Glacier Sweater Set
Pullover vest with matching long-sleeved pullover sweater and mittens, all knit with a 6 round repeat waffle texture. Sweaters knit seamlessly top down in the round. Sizes XS to 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Glaciär designed by The Weststrand Sisters for Järbo. Available in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Waffle Stitch Throw
Quick stash buster blanket knit with a 4 row repeat. Knit in super bulky yarn on larger needles, the designer says this blanket is a good weekend project. 2 sizes. The pictured blanket used one skein each of 5 colors, so it's great for stash busting. Designed by Vanessa Ewing.
More Free Patterns
Mayer Cardigan
A cozy fall jacket with an wide shawl collar knit with a 4 row repeat waffle textured stitch. Sizes XS-2X. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Norah Gaughan.
Grandmother’s Waffle Washcloth/Blanket
Diagonal waffle stitch created by making increases and then decreases at row ends. Designed by Rachelle Corry. Pictured projects by marilymar and mzmackay
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Christian’s Scarf and Hat
Beanie and scarf set in waffle stitch. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes. Pictured project by lupo
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Waffle Earflap Hat
This hat features a mix of textures including honeycomb cable, braided cable, ribbing, and waffle stitch. Available in English and Russian. Designed by Olga Dryganets
Eggo Hat for Eleven
Slightly slouchy beanie inspired by Eleven’s love for Eggo waffles in Stranger Things. Now that’s what I call a waffle stitch! Designed by Kelsey Bergeson
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Waffle Stitch Fingerless Gloves
These textured fingerless mitts are knit flat and seamed and use up about 100 yards of worsted. Designed by Jill Toporkiewicz. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Pictured project by MockingbirdK1P2
Slouchy Sweater Dress
This versatile tunic features a 4-row repeat basket rib waffle texture and pockets for convenience. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Designed by Bernat Design Studio
Waffle Stitch Vest
Pullover vest in a 4 row repeat stitch pattern with cowl neck and high-low hemline. Rated easy by Red Heart though it does require picking up stitches to knit the collar. Sizes Small to 3XL. Designed by Jodi Lewanda for Red Heart. Quick knit in bulky yarn.
Pastille Baby Blanket
This colorful baby blanket is created with stripes that combine slipped stitch colorwork with a waffle stitch texture. Most Ravelrers rated this easy. Perfect use for stash yarn – you can make the stripes any size and colors you want. Great with multi-color yarn! 25″ x 29″ but you can customize to any size. Designed by Vickie Hartog. Pictured project by Tyek.
Patterns for Purchase
Waffle Baby Sweater
Pullover with shawl collar knit seamlessly in hurdle stitch. Sizes XS-XXL. Worsted yarn. Designed by Anastasia.
Roper Twinset
Matching cardigan and matching bandeaux top in waffle stitch. Sizes XS-XXL. Quick knit in chunky yarn. Designed by ThatCraftyStitchUK. A kit is also available.
For The Love of Waffles Cardigan
Chunky, cropped, (almost) seamless cardigan knit with a 4 row repeat waffle stitch texture. Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). Quick knit in chunky yarn. Designed by JaimeCreates
Campsite Waffle Cardigan
Slouchy cardigan sweater features a relaxed fit and waffle stitch texture. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Alexandra Tavel. Kit is also available.
Mini Waffles Hat
Slouchy beanie hat with a fine waffle stitch that traps warmth without being heavy to wear, and you can make it in one color or two colors for extra fun. Designed by handmade by smine
Toasty Waffle Henley and Pants
Pullover with henley collar and waffle stitch sleeves and matching waffle stitch leggings. Sizes 6 months(12 months, 18 months, 2, 4, 6 years) Designed by Kate Oates
Waffles Sweater (Child/Youth Sizes)
Long-sleeved pullover in waffle stitch. Sizes 4 yrs to 12 yrs. Designed by Laura Chau
Waffle Stitch Top
Short-sleeved pullover sweater in waffle stitch with a peter-pan collar knit separately in a contrasting color and then sewn onto the garment. Size 81:86:81:97:102:107cm (32:34:36:38:40:42in) Bust. DK yarn. Designed by NatalieSmartDesigns
Waffles and Syrup Scarf
Built in mittens make this waffle stitch scarf extra cozy!