Molly Waffle Blanket – a free crochet waffle stitch blanket pattern
Your afternoon cat naps have a new companion! Crochet the Molly Waffle Blanket, a chunky crochet waffle stitch blanket pattern designed for Crochet Academy.
There’s nothing quite like settling into your favorite corner of the couch with a warm drink and a new show to binge. Make the moment complete by adding in the Molly Waffle Blanket. This adorable chunky crochet throw blanket has all the texture needed to keep you cozy from the first season to the last.
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Make the Molly Waffle Blanket!
- FREE PATTERN: Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Molly Waffle Blanket
- PRINTABLE PDF: Get a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF version of the Molly Waffle Blanket from Ravelry or TLYarnCrafts.com
- PROJECT KIT: Customize your Molly Waffle Blanket project kit from Lion Brand HERE
Textured Crochet Waffle Stitch Blanket
Thanks to crochet’s naturally thick construction, you can expect a cozy blanket every time you stitch one. But, if you want to take the cozy factor to the next level, you must try a textured crochet stitch. That’s why I decided to crochet a waffle stitch blanket – it provides warmth and weight, and the chunky stitches give your fingers something to fidget with.
The Molly Waffle Blanket aims to add that DIY twist to your home decor. The chunky stitches and subtle picot border encourage you to stick around for one more episode – you don’t have to swap your laundry just yet *wink*. It also makes for an unforgettable gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, and kiddos heading off to college. The time and effort you put into a present like this waffle stitch blanket will not go unnoticed. Grab your oversized hook and get going on your new favorite blanket.
Soothing color palette for crochet
Creating cohesive color palettes in crochet can seem daunting, but I’m here to make it easy. In this blog post, I covered several of my favorite color palette shortcuts, including using analogous colors for a soothing color palette. Analogous colors mean the colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, which tends to create a low-contrast, relaxing color palette that is pleasing to the eye.
In the case of the Molly Waffle Blanket, I went with pink (a derivative of red) and purple, which sit next to each other on the color wheel. By using Lion Brand’s Hue + Me yarn, I made my waffle stitch blanket shine, using colors that were intentionally created to match well together. You can build dozens of analogous palettes with this yarn, including green to blue, orange to brown, and every neutral in between.
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Make the Molly Waffle Blanket!
- FREE PATTERN: Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Molly Waffle Blanket
- PRINTABLE PDF: Get a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF version of the Molly Waffle Blanket from Ravelry or TLYarnCrafts.com
- PROJECT KIT: Customize your Molly Waffle Blanket project kit from Lion Brand HERE
Molly Waffle Blanket Details
DESCRIPTION
Calling all blanket lovers! Check out the chunky Molly Waffle Blanket, a color-blocked throw that’s ready to rock your cozy world. This design uses analogous colors to create a soothing vibe, perfect for zen relaxation. The adorable picot border adds just the right touch of cute, while the textured stitch is perfect for fidgety fingers – you won’t want to stop touching it!
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand Hue + Me Yarn in 3 colors, 5 skeins of Color A (Crush), 3 skeins of Color B (Love Song), and 3 skeins of Color C (Rose Water). Substitute the bulky weight yarn of your choice. CHECK YOUR GAUGE!
- 9mm crochet hook (like this one!)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Steam blocking supplies
FINISHED SIZE
58″ long x 45″ wide
GAUGE
6” = 12 sts x 8 rows in waffle stitch pattern
ABBREVIATIONS
Bpdc = back post double crochet
CC = change color
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Fpdc = front post double crochet
FSC = foundation single crochet (tutorial linked in the pattern below)
Pic = picot (see Special Stitch)
Rep = repeat
RS = right side
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch
WS = wrong side
SPECIAL STITCH
Picot (pic) = ch 3, sl st in first st
NOTE: Adjust the width of this blanket by starting with a foundation single crochet row in any multiple of 3.
Molly Waffle Blanket Pattern
Stitch this blanket with be in this helpful tutorial video!
Make the Blanket
With A, FSC (tutorial) 90.
ROW 1 (WS): Ch 1, dc in each st across row, turn.
ROW 2 (RS): Ch 1, dc 1, fpdc 1, *dc 2, fpdc 1; rep from * to last st, dc 1, turn.
ROW 3 (WS): Ch 1, dc 2, *fpdc 2, dc 1; rep from * to last st, dc 1, turn.
ROWS 4-7: Repeat Rows 2-3. CC to B at end of Row 7. Fasten off A.
ROWS 8-15: Repeat Rows 2-3. CC to C at end of Row 15. Fasten off B.
Continue repeating Rows 2-3 with the following color sequence; fasten off the old color at the end of each section unless otherwise instructed:
- C for 8 rows
- A for 8 rows
- B for 8 rows
- C for 8 rows
- A for 8 rows
- B for 8 rows
- C for 8 rows
- A for 8 rows; do not fasten off at end of last row – proceed to Border.
Add the Border
ROW 1 (RS): Ch 1, (sc 2, pic) around, placing 3 sc in each corner and 2 sc around each dc row end, join with a sl st in the first sc of the round. Fasten off A.
Finishing
Weave in all remaining ends.
Lightly steam block to final dimensions.
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I forsee restful naps and plenty of cuddle time in your future now that you have your emotional support waffle stitch blanket. I hope you enjoy crocheting your Molly Waffle Blanket as much as I did. I, for one, will be going full burrito-mode in mine while I catch up on my true crime stories on YouTube.
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