I love being able to share this great crochet wattle stitch with you!
The wattle stitch is a hardy stitch that is dense and gives us a little variety in our projects. You don’t have to just crochet all single crochet to get a dense, hard-wearing fabric.
This stitch is one of those that combines stitches. In this case, the single and double with a chain in the middle. That is it.
So, this is a great stitch to use when you are just learning to crochet and feel like you have the beginner stitches down and are ready to move on to some new combinations.
Let’s jump in and learn the wattle stitch.
Techniques and Abbreviations Used:
- ch – chain
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sl st – slip stitch
- yo – yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
Wattle Stitch Written Instructions:
To create a pattern with this stitch, have multiples of 3 sts + 2 sts, add 1 for the foundation chain if starting from the first row.
Wattle Stitch: 1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc – work all three as a cluster in one st from the row below. As you build rows, work the next wattle stitch into the ch 1 space in the wattle stitch from the row below.
Swatch Instructions:
Ch 21
Row 1: *1 wattle st {1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc} in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 ch; repeat from * to last ch, 1 sc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, skip first sc and dc, 1 wattle st in to next ch sp and then 1 wattle st into each ch sp through to last ch sp, skip last sc and work 1 sc into turning ch from row below, turn.
Row 3+: Repeat Row 2.
Helpful Tips:
- Make sure you are always working into the chain space from the row below.
- Keep track of your wattle stitches and make sure you have the same count for each row so that your project doesn’t start to lose a stitch.
- Make sure you are working into the turning chain at the end of each row to keep your edges looking good.
Wattle Stitch Project Ideas:
- Wattle Stitch Throw Blanket by Sierra’s Crochet Crafts
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