Open Waves Stitch Crochet Pattern Tutorial

I love the simplicity and look of this Open Waves stitch crochet pattern.

To be honest, I do not know the original name of this stitch pattern. I have seen it called Gentle Waves stitch, and when I ‘asked Google’ I saw other stitch patterns by the same name that looked like the Chevron stitch; with no chains in between.

Anyhow, original name or not, it is a great stitch pattern to try. It is so easy to memorise and flows easily. Someone who saw a picture of the swatch I posted on Instagram mentioned to me that it was a yarn eater- but I can tell you right now that it is not.

I mean, how can it be a yarn eater when it leaves you with so many open and drapey spaces? Now, if you are really looking for a yarn eating stitch pattern, check out this Star stitch tutorial and go make this Star stitch Heaband with your new stitch skill.

I reckon this stitch pattern would be fantastic for loose wear, scarves, wraps and shawls too. Just imagine this stitch made with a fingering or sport weight yarn for a wrap- it would be so pretty!

Stitch Multiples

The starting chain is made in a multiple of ten plus four or five (I explain below).

So, you can start with a Single Crochet or Double Crochet stitch. The swatch I have here starts with the Double Crochet.

Stitches/Abbreviation

• SC- single crochet
• DC- double crochet
• CH- chain
• ST- stitch

Let’s practice

First, save this pattern on Pinterest here

Open Waves Stitch Crochet Pattern Tutorial

If starting with DC

Chain a multiple of 10 plus 5.

Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in next (Ch 3 counts as 1st DC). *Ch 3, skp 2 chains, SC in next 3 chs, ch 3, skp 2 chains, DC in next 3 chs. repeat from * across. Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, SC in next 3 sts, *ch 3, skp ch 3, DC in next 3 sts. Ch 3, skp 3 chs, SC in next 3 sts. Repeat from * across. Turn

There are two ways you can make Row 3. It is all preference. The difference here is you either chain 3 at the beginning of the stitch or you chain 1.

Row 3: this is a repitition of Row 1. Ch 3 (counts as 1st DC) DC in next 2 sts. *Ch 3, skp ch 3, SC in next 3 sts. Ch 3, skp ch 3, DC in next 3 sts. Repeat from * across. Turn

Row 3: Ch 1, DC in 3 sts. *Ch 3, skp ch 3, SC in next 3 sts. Ch 3, skp ch 3, DC in next 3 sts. Repeat from * across. Turn

repeat rows 2 and 3 as much as needed.

See where the arrow point in the photo above. Personally, I prefer to Ch 1 and make a DC in first st. I dislike having unneccessary gaps in my work. If there is a gap, then it needs to be intentional or unavoidable.

If you are starting with SC stitch:

Chain a multiple of 10 plus 4

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, and in next 2. *Skp 2 chains, DC in next 3 chs, skp 2 chains, SC in next 3 chs. repeat from * across. Turn

For the next row, you can either do a Chain 3 or Chain 1 at the beginning (see my explanation above)

Row 2: Ch 1, DC in 3 sts, *ch 3, skp 3 ch, DC in next 3 sts. Ch 3, skp 3 chs, SC in next 3 sts. Repeat from * across. Turn

Row 3: Ch 1, SC in 3 sts. *Ch 3, skp ch 3, DC in next 3 sts. Ch 3, skp ch 3, SC in next 3 sts. Repeat from * across. Turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3 as much as needed.

Notice

If you noticed, the first row only skipped 2 chains while from row 2 upwards 3 chains were skipped. This is done so that the foundation of the fabric won’t be sloppy.

Since this is an open work design, you may need to block it to get original dimensions.

And easy peasy, you have your Open Waves Crochet Stitch swatch. What other items would you make with this stitch pattern? Share in the comments. Thank you.