Wave Stitch Crochet Tutorial

Creating the Wave Stitch in crochet can seem like a daunting task, but with some guidance, you'll find it's a fantastic stitch to have in your repertoire. This stitch forms a mesmerizing wave-like pattern, adding a unique texture to your crochet projects.

To master the Wave Stitch, you'll need to be familiar with basic crochet stitches like the single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc). The beauty of this stitch is that it's created by alternating these basic stitches in a specific pattern, resulting in those captivating waves.

In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll walk you through each step of crocheting the Wave Stitch, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced crocheters. As you work on this stitch, you'll witness the waves forming, and you'll be able to incorporate it into various crochet projects, from blankets to scarves and beyond.

Instructions

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 41 + 3

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):

Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc / sc

Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

Double treble / Treble – d.tr / tr

3 Double treble cluster / 3 Treble cluster – cluster; work in next way: work 3 incomplete double treble/treble in the same stitch, then yarn over hook and draw through all loops.

3, 5 and 6 dc/sc decrease

Row 1: : 2 ch miss, 5 dc/sc in next chs, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, 9 dc/sc in next chs, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, * 5 dc/sc decrease, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, 9 dc/sc in next chs, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, 4 dc/sc in next chs, 3 dc/sc in the same ch, 4 dc/sc in next chs, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, 9 dc/sc in next chs, 5 ch, 2 ch miss; rep from*, 5 dc/sc decrease, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, 9 dc/sc in next chs, 5 ch, 2 ch miss, 4 dc/sc in next chs, 2 dc/sc in the last ch, turn.

Row 2: 5 ch, 1 d.tr / tr in first dc/sc below, 3 ch, 2 clusters with 3 ch between in the same dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in fifth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, * 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in fifth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 5 clusters with 3 ch between in sixth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in fifth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch; rep from*, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in fifth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 2 clusters with 3 ch between in ch below, 1 cluster of 2 d.tr / tr in the same ch below, turn.

Row 3: 2 ch, 1 dc/sc in top of first cluster below, 3 dc/sc in space of 3 ch, 3 dc/sc in top of next cluster, 3 dc/sc in space of 3 ch, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in dc/sc below, 2 dc/sc in space of 3 ch, work 3 dc/sc in each space between clusters and 3 dc/sc in top of middle cluster, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, * 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, work 3 dc/sc in each space between clusters and 3 dc/sc in top of middle cluster, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in dc/sc below, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, work 3 dc/sc in each space between clusters and 3 dc/sc in top of second, third and fourth clusters, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in dc/sc below, 2 dc/sc in space of 3 ch, work 3 dc/sc in each space between clusters and 3 dc/sc in top of middle cluster, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3

ch; rep from*, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, work 3 dc/sc in each space between clusters and 3 dc/sc in top of middle cluster, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in dc/sc below, 2 dc/sc in next space of 3 ch, work 3 dc/sc in each space between clusters, 3 dc/sc in top of second clusters and 2 dc/sc in top of last cluster, turn.

Row 4: for this row all dc/sc and dc/sc decreasing work in back loop of stitches below. 2ch, 1 dc/sc in first dc/sc below, 24 dc/sc in next sts, * 3 dc/sc decrease.

For 3 dc/sc decreasing insert hook into each of 4 dc/sc below and draw through a loop, then crochet all loops on hook (see pictures below).

24 dc/sc in next sts, 3 dc/sc in the same st, 24 dc/sc in next sts; rep from *, 3 dc/sc decrease, 24 dc/sc in next sts, 2 dc/sc in the same ch, turn.

Row 5: for this row all dc/sc and dc/sc decreasing work in back loop of stitches below.

2 ch, miss first dc/sc below, 5 dc/sc in next sts, 5 ch, 3 ch miss, 11 dc/sc in next sts, 5 ch, 3 ch miss, *

6 dc/sc decrease.

For 6 dc/sc decreasing insert hook into each of 7 dc/sc below and draw through a loop, then crochet all loops on hook (see pictures below).

5 ch, 3 ch miss, 11 dc/sc in next sts, 5 ch, 3 ch miss, 11 dc/sc in next sts, 5 ch, 3 ch miss, 11 dc/sc in next sts, 5 ch, 3 ch miss; rep from*, 6 dc/sc decrease, 5 ch, 3 ch miss, 11 dc/sc in next sts, 5 ch, 3 ch miss, 5 dc/sc in next sts, 1 dc/sc in ch, turn.

Row 6: 5 ch, 1 d.tr / tr in first dc/sc below, 3 ch, 2 clusters with 3 ch between in the same dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in sixth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, * 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in sixth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 5 clusters with 3 ch between in sixth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in sixth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch; rep from*, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 3 clusters with 3 ch between in sixth dc/sc below, 3 ch, 1 dc/sc in space of 5 ch, 3 ch, 2 clusters with 3 ch between in ch below, 1 cluster of 2 d.tr / tr in the same ch below, turn.

Repeat rows 3 - 6 until you have reached your desired length.

The upper edge of pattern

Color combination with blue and yellow

Yarn of three colors:

1-3 rows - dark blue, 4-7 rows - yellow, 8-11 rows - light blue.