Wave Crochet Stitch Tutorial

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Often people shy away from lacy stitches for blankets as you generally want them soft and cosy but sometimes I think a light and airy blanket or throw is just as lovely to pop over you to take off the chill. This wave crochet stitch tutorial will show you how to create the perfect lacy blanket stitch.

I’ll walk you through this wave crochet stitch tutorial step by step, with plenty of tips to help you feel confident using it in any project.

A close-up of a crocheted blanket featuring rows of yellow, blue, white, and brown yarn in a textured pattern inspired by the wave crochet stitch tutorial.

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What is a Wave Crochet Stitch?

This beautiful lace stitch is just a one row repeat from row 3 onwards, which is hard to believe when it looks so intricate. Using just single crochet and double crochet stitches (US terms), it really is something that everyone can achieve.

The trickiest part of the pattern is learning about the stitch placement as it isn’t always intuitive but after a few rows you’ll be absolutely fine and busy on your next episode of that series you’re watching whilst hooking away!

The beauty of this wavy crochet stitch pattern is that it can be used for all sorts of different crochet projects.

A multicolored lacy crochet blanket pattern with a striped design is draped over a cream armchair next to a potted plant and a side table with mugs and a lamp.

I used the wave crochet stitch in my Darjeeling blanket, part of the afternoon tea blanket series.

This Lacy Crochet Blanket Pattern With A Double Crochet Border looks stunning in stripes.

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Step by Step Wave Crochet Stitch Tutorial

Supplies you’ll need

I used Amigo DK for the Darjeeling blanket which is a lovely, category 3 (DK) weight yarn, but you can use any yarn that you like. If you’re a beginner I’d recommend using a category 4 weight yarn so you can see your stitches easily.

You’ll need a corresponding crochet hook for the yarn you choose. If you look at the ball band, it usually gives you the recommended hook size. The hook I used is a Dots hook from WeCrochet.

Here is a short description of how to make the lace wave crochet stitch pattern, followed by a more detailed explanation.

How to make the wave crochet stitch –

chain a multiple of 11+2.
sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 chs and work a dc into each of the next 2 chs.
ch 2, skip 2 chs and work a sc into each of the next 5 chs.
Rep the following to the end of the row: ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in 2, ch 2, skip 2 chs, sc in 5.
Turn. Ch 5, dc in first st, ch 1, skip 1, dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc.
ch 1, dc in next ch2-sp. Skip 2dc and work 5dc in next ch2-sp.
ch 2, dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch1, dc in next ch2-sp, skip 2dc, 5dc in next ch2-sp.
Rep Step 9 until last set of 5dc and instead work 4dc here. Finish the row with a dc in last st.
Turn. Ch 5, dc in 1st stitch. *Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next ch-sp.
Skip (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) then work 5dc in next ch2-sp, ch 2, dc in next.
Repeat from * until end of row, ending with 5dc in last ch2-sp (so you leave out the last ch2, dc).
Repeat steps 9-11 to create the pattern.

And that’s it! It’s a lot easier than it looks too! Let’s have a look at some pictures!

1. chain a multiple of 11+2

Two hands holding and stretching a twisted cord, resembling the texture of a lacy wave crochet stitch, against a plain white background.

2. sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, skip 2 chs and work a dc into each of the next 2 chs.

3. ch 2, skip 2 chs and work a sc into each of the next 5 chs.

A person is holding a crochet hook and knitting a stitch to create a pattern.

Step by Step Video Tutorial

Prefer to crochet along with me on video? Watch the tutorial below for a step by step tutorial on the wave crochet stitch:

4. Rep the following to the end of the row: ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in 2, ch 2, skip 2 chs, sc in 5.

Close-up of hands holding a crochet hook and light-colored yarn chain, showcasing the early stage of a project featuring the lacy wave crochet stitch with its open, airy spaces.

5. Turn. Ch 5, dc in first st, ch 1, skip 1, dc, ch 1, skip 1, dc.

Two hands crocheting a lacy wave crochet stitch with light-colored yarn and a wooden crochet hook against a white background.

6. ch 1, dc in next ch2-sp. Skip 2dc and work 5dc in next ch2-sp.

A person is holding a crochet hook and creating a crochet pattern.

7. ch 2, dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch1, dc in next ch2-sp, skip 2dc, 5dc in next ch2-sp.

Two hands hold a crochet hook and an unfinished piece of lacy wave crochet stitch made with light-colored yarn against a white background.

8. Rep Step 9 until last set of 5dc and instead work 4dc here. Finish the row with a dc in last st.

Two hands hold a crochet hook and a light-colored yarn swatch, showcasing an open, lacy wave crochet stitch pattern against a white background.

More textured crochet stitches to try

Lemon Peel Stitch – great for blankets and wearables
Twisted Cable Stitch – oodles of texture and interest for accessories in this one
Herringbone Moss Stitch – a modern take on the classic

9. Turn. Ch 5, dc in 1st stitch. *Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1, dc in next ch-sp.

Hands holding a crochet hook and working with light-colored yarn to create an open, lacy wave crochet stitch pattern against a white background.

10. Skip (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) then work 5dc in next ch2-sp, ch 2, dc in next.

Hands holding a crochet project with a wooden hook, working with light-colored yarn in a lacy wave crochet stitch openwork pattern against a white background.

11. repeat from * until end of row, ending with 5dc in last ch2-sp (so you leave out the last ch2, dc).

A person is holding a crochet hook and following a crochet pattern.

12. Repeat steps 9-11 to create the pattern.

A partially completed lacy wave crochet stitch swatch and wooden crochet hook are placed beside a ball of light green yarn on a white surface.

And that’s it! It’s really lovely, isn’t it!? Use this stitch pattern in blankets, cushions, scarves or even garments.

Top Tips for Crocheting the Wave Crochet Stitch

Be careful not to pull the stitches too tight, especially your foundation chain.
Count your stitches regularly to make sure you haven’t accidentally added or missed stitches.
Be careful to place your stitches in the right places as you work across the rows.
Make a decent sized sample to ensure you master the stitch before using it in a pattern. This will also enable you to see that the stitch pattern is coming out correctly.

Next Steps in Your Crochet Journey

Now that you’ve mastered this lacy stitch pattern, you really are well on your way to becoming a pro crocheter! I have a whole collection of free stitch tutorials and blanket patterns on my blog so just visit the links and see what you fancy making next.

The crossover stitch is one that I think you’ll really like!

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Learn Some More Crochet Stitches With Me

Now that you’ve cracked the basics, it’s time to learn some more crochet stitch tutorials – here are some of my favourite beginner stitches:

35 Easy Crochet Stitches for Beginners

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