Free Crochet Wattle Stitch Tutorial – Lacy Mesh with Simple Stitches
The wattle stitch combines SC & DC stitches, separated by a CH-1, to create a simple
lacy mesh. You will love this mindless repeat to add a subtle texture to all sorts of crochet projects. Learn the crochet wattle stitch with this free tutorial!
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What is Wattle Stitch?
Great question! The wattle stitch is an easy repeat that uses just basic crochet stitches—single crochets, double crochets, and chains—to make a pretty, stretchy textured fabric. Basically, you’ll start by working a SC, CH1, DC in every third stitch of the foundation row. After that, you’ll continue working the same repeat into the chain spaces of the previous row.
Once you get into the rhythm of this fun stitch, you may not want to put your project down! This textured crochet stitch pattern looks beautiful on just about any project, like washcloths, pillows, or as part of a larger project like a sampler blanket.
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More Crochet Stitch Tutorials
Here are some more great crochet tutorials for interesting stitch patterns:
Want to practice a fun new stitch on an actual project? Take a look at this roundup of 10 Free Crochet Patterns Using Interesting Stitches.
Try Out More Interesting Stitches in the Rainbow Blanket CAL
If you’re a fan of interesting crochet stitch patterns, you can practice the wattle stitch along with 11 other stitches in a stitch sampler adventure! We’ll be running this as a crochet-a-long (CAL) in March-April 2025. Head over to the CAL page and join the fun!
Choosing the right yarn & hook
This yarn I used for this tutorial is Amigo by Hobbii. This DK-weight acrylic comes in over 50 brilliant colors! But of course, the yarn weight and hook size you choose will depend on your project and how it will be used.
No matter what yarn weight you choose, you will definitely want something with good stitch definition that shows off the gorgeous texture of the stitches. Avoid fuzzy or furry yarns. Also, light or bright colors catch the highlights and shadows and work better for showing off textures than dark ones.
Match your hook size to the yarn you choose. You may need to make a swatch or two to figure out which size gives you the desired tension. I love the Streamline Laurel Wooden hook from Furls Crochet, which comes in sizes F/3.75mm through P/10mm. I use Furls hooks often and highly recommend you try them out!
What project will you use the wattle stitch on? If you use this crochet wattle stitch tutorial for one of your crochet projects, be sure to share pictures in my FB group and show us how you used this fun technique!
Crochet Tutorial for the Wattle Stitch
Wattle Stitch Video Tutorial
This video walks you through how to crochet the wattle stitch.
Written Tutorial for the Wattle Stitch
Below you will find step-by-step instructions for creating the wattle stitch.
Notes
- CH 1 the beginning of the row does NOT count as a stitch.
- CH 2 at the beginning of a row COUNTS as a SC st.
If you use these instructions exactly as written, you will create Section 6 of the Rainbow Blanket CAL. To use this stitch pattern in another project, ignore the color changes and row/stitch counts. Adjust the length of your starting chain and row counts to achieve your desired measurements.
Abbreviations
- CC – Contrasting Color
- CH – Chain
- DC – Double Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- MC – Main Color
- rep – repeat
- SC – Single Crochet
- SK – Skip
- st – stitch
Written Instructions
Rows 1-2: In MC, CH 1, HDC in first st and each st across, turn. (132 sts)
Row 3: In CC, CH 2, SK first st, *(SC, CH 1, DC) into next st, SK 2 sts, rep from * to last st, SC, turn. (132 sts)
Row 4: CH 2, SK first SC and DC, *(SC, CH1, DC) into next CH SP, SK next SC and DC, rep from * to last CH SP, SK last SC, sc in TCH, turn. (132 sts)
Rep Row 4 until this section measures 4”. Fasten off and weave in ends.
👉 Crochet Tip: You can change the drape and stretch of the wattle stitch fabric, depending on your hook size and how loosely or tightly you crochet.
Have you ever used this stitch before? If you have any other tips or tricks for the wattle stitch share them in the comments below.
