The Waves and Stripes crochet stitch, is a crochet stitch combination I’m sure you’re going to love.
It’s a stitch I’ve used for my The Sleeves Raglan Crochet Pattern, however crocheted in rounds instead of rows.
The stitch is characterized by the waves from the double crochet 3 together, and the stripes from the single crochet row.
I’ve also included a way for you to grab the printable version in a bundle, more details about that further down.
Find more: Easy Crochet Stitches.
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About the waves and stripes crochet stitch
Learn how to crochet the waves and stripes crochet stitch. The stitch is characterized by the waves from the double crochet 3 together, and the stripes from the single crochet row.
The Waves and Stripes crochet stitch, is a crochet stitch combination I’m sure you’re going to love.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
For this tutorial I used 6 mm (US: J-10 UK: 4).
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this stitch.
For this one I used Lion Brand Yarn – 24/7 Cotton, a 4 medium weight yarn.
If you’re following a crochet pattern, use the crochet hook and yarn suggested to get the correct gauge.
Crochet a Blanket
Use this crochet stitch pattern to crochet a blanket! Learn more about crochet blanket sizes & making one with any size crochet hook & yarn:
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is a stitch multiple of 3 stitches. Add 3 for base chain.
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch(es)
- yo = yarn over
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Gauge, Sizes and Measurements
To Make a 15 cm x 15 cm / 6 x 6 Inch Square
With the hook & yarn given, I crocheted:
- Ch 24 st, for a total of 23 stitches per row.
- 16 rows.
Stitches You Will Need
Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog)
Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop. Yo again, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook). Yo, insert hook into same st again, yo, pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops Yo, pull through last 4 loops.
Instructions for the waves and stripes crochet stitch
Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
With CA, ch a multiple of 3 st, add 3 for base chain.
Row 1 (with CA): Sc 1 in 3rd ch from hook, sc 1 in each ch from previous row, turn.
Row 1 almost finished, notice the final step of the row isn’t finished because we’re changing color.
The last 2 loops pulled through with the next color.
Row 2 (with CB): Ch 2 st (counts as 1 dc), *dc3tog over the next 3 st*, repeat from *to* until you have 1 stitch left, dc 1 in last st, turn.
How my row 2 looked after finishing it.
How it looks after I give it a gentle pull to straighten it.
Row 3 (with CB): Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc 3 in each st until you have 1 st left, dc 1 in last st, turn.
Row 4 (with CA): Ch 1 (counts as 1 sc), sc 1 in each st from previous row, turn.
Repeat row 2-4 until project is desired size.
Want the Printable Version?
If you like the waves and stripes crochet stitch tutorial, I’m sure you’re going to love the other 29 stitches me & two of my blogger friends, Knitting with Chopsticks & E’Claire Makery have made as well.
We’ve gathered the collection of 30 crochet stitch tutorials in a super affordable e-book.
