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Free Knitting Pattern – Waffle Stitch Scarf

September 15, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

The waffle stitch is a textured knit stitch that creates a waffle-like pattern in the fabric. It’s created by alternating between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern, which creates a raised, textured surface on one side of the fabric and a smooth, reverse stockinette surface on the other side. The pattern can be worked on any number of stitches, and is typically worked over a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2.

To work the waffle stitch, you’ll need to alternate between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern. Typically, the pattern is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2. The pattern can be worked on any number of stitches, but it’s important to make sure that the number of stitches is a multiple of 4, plus 2.

Here are some tips for working the waffle stitch:

Make sure to use the correct tension when knitting the waffle stitch. The stitches should be tight enough to create a raised, textured surface, but not so tight that the fabric is stiff and difficult to work with.

Pay close attention to the pattern, as the waffle stitch requires you to alternate between knit and purl stitches. If you’re not careful, you may end up knitting a purl instead of a knit, or vice versa.

Take your time when working the waffle stitch. The pattern can be a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, but with practice, it will become easier.

Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of your rows, so you can easily keep track of where you are in the pattern.

Experiment with different yarns and needle sizes to see how the waffle stitch looks and feels when worked with different materials.

This particular pattern uses Bernat Mosaic yarn to make a waffle stitch scarf and you can download the free pattern via Mary maxim website.

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Knitting Patterns for Pride

It seems like every year there are more rainbow colored (and other flag hued) knitting projects out there to celebrate Pride. Whether you celebrate at a local event or just want to add some more color to your wardrobe, these Pride knitting patterns are a great place to start.

See also these Pride knitting patterns, tiny Pride flags, and more rainbow projects if you need more inspiration.

These Pride socks from Birger Berge are a free pattern on Ravelry. They feature a rainbow flag on the heel and toe, plus stripes on the cuff with the word Pride and a heart worked in. 

Or you can Put Some Pride in Your Step with these allover colorful socks from Oriahna WhimsyStitch. Using a self-striping fingering weight yarn, they have a spiral rib on the legs and come in three sizes. The pattern has suggestions for if you don’t have self-striping yarn to use. You can find it on Ravelry.

Amy Snell’s Pride Like the Wind is a triangular shawl that uses slipped stitches to add texture to the multicolored stripes. The pattern was made with a large skein of rainbow colored yarn and mini skeins in rainbow colors, but you can use stash or whatever you can find in theose colors for a different look. You can find this pattern on Ravelry.

Pride and Elegance is a pretty pair of rainbow striped arm warmers made by martaschmarta. They call for fingering weight yarn and have sparkly beads incorporated at each end for extra flair. This pattern is also on Ravelry. 

Pride in Parallelograms by Treena Evans is a mobius knit cowl worked in a multicolored ombre yarn. It calls for DK weight yarn and is a free pattern on Ravelry.

Stephen G. Krueger has designed a lovely kippah/yarmulke pattern that can be worked in the colors of any Pride flag you like. The pattern is free on Ravelry and uses fingering weight yarn.

And if you want to make a full progress flag in knitting, you’ll need the modular progressive Pride flag pattern from Kim Smith for Alterknit Universe. The pattern comes in two sizes using different weights of yarn to suit your needs, and the modular style of the project makes it seamless. You can purchase this pattern on Ravelry.

If you want to add a touch of Pride to a sweater, wall hanging or other project, the abstract waves chart from Hits Knit Patterns is a great place to start. It uses the colors of the lesbian flag, but you could change it to whatever colors you like (there are six colors used and the chart is 49 stitches by 80 rows).

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