Waffle Stitch Pattern
Easy Knit And Purl Stitches

The waffle stitch pattern is simply lovely and creates a nice textured pattern on your fabric.

And because it is made with knit and purl stitches it's a great stitch pattern for beginner knitters to practice with.

All you do is alternate the knit and purl stitches which creates the bumps, just like waffles.

Here's some a little more information about this pretty stitch pattern:

It lies flat
It's very stretchy
Great for beginning knitters
You'll have the pattern memorized after a couple of rows

I love the textured feel of this stretchy waffle stitch. Nice and squishy.

Waffle Knitting Stitch

It's not really reversible but the wrong side doesn't look too bad.

This is the reverse which looks basically like the 2 X 1 ribbing but it does look like the reverse side.

Waffle Knitting Stitch Reverse Side

Waffle Stitch Knitting Ideas

Because this pattern lies flat you don't necessarily have to put a border around it. I am thinking of when you knit dishcloths and tea towels.

Wouldn't it make a really nice tea towel set? Or even some nice table placemats.

What a great way to add a splash of color to your kitchen.

It's so nice and stretchy too which leads me to another thought.

If you are going to be making any knit gifts like hats, socks, mittens, things like that and you don't have the exact size, you can use this stitch pattern.

That way if you do knit something a little small it will stretch. You know what I mean?

It's just a nice thought to keep in mind when the time rolls around for making gifts.

Oh and one more knitting idea

This lovely stitch pattern would make terrific thermal knit under garments. Oh I know the idea can feel quite daunting!

But if you're ever interested, it would be quite amazing. It would be a challenge too but what fun!

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Are you a fan of Elizabeth Zimmermann? If so, you'll find a pattern for her nether garments in her book titled Knitter's Almanac.

Of course I totally understand, knitting them will be a very ambitious knitting project.

But what a great way to keep your kids, toddlers and babies nice and warm when they're outside.

Scarves, cowls and fingerless mittens are all great ideas as well so go ahead and get started with this simple stitch pattern and let your imagination flow.