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Waffle Stitch Variation
I call this Waffle Stitch Variation
This special stitch is a variation of another the Waffle stitch.
Of course you can make this as long as you want. This would make a lovely scarf using this many stitches with yarn. Or you could start with a longer starting ch and make placemats. Or you can go to the two patterns in this month's newsletter and make a coaster and a dishcloth. What ever you do, have fun.
The instructions below are for using one color or varigated yarn. But for variety, try using two different colors for a very striking effect Changing the color after completeing every even numbered row.
It is best to start this pattern stitch with a sc foundation row.
You will need to ch a multiple of 4 sts +3.
To make a sample swatch.
ROW 1: Ch 23. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch3, turn.
ROW 2: Dc in next st, *ch2, sk next 2 sts dc in next 2 sts. Rep from * across. End with a dc in last 2 sts. Ch3, turn.
ROW 3: Dc in next st, *Tr in first skipped st working in front of ch2 sp. Tr in next skipped st working behind ch2 sp. Dc in next 2 dc. Rep from * across. Ch3, turn.
ROW 4-19: Rep ROW's 2 & 3 alternately until you finish row 19. Ch1, turn.
ROW 20: Sc in each st across.
Random Quick Tip!
Glue Basting SeamsIf you want presicion piecing, without using pins, you can apply tiny dots of glue about a half inch apart along inside the 1/4 inch seam allowance, place your other piece on the glue and dry with a hot dry iron to set the glue. I would use only glue meant for this purpose or Elmer's School glue. These will wash out completely when your quilt is washed. Also you are applying the glue in the seam allowance and because you are using washable glue, your needle, in your machine will not gum up. This is the way I piece my quilts and have never had a problem. The tiny dots of glue, only need to be about the size of a head of a metal pin. Very tiny. This is enough to hold the pieces together while being sewn on the sewing machine.