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

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

Follow updated stitch tutorial here