How to Crochet Rolling Waves: Free Pattern

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Learn how to crochet the rolling waves stitch with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. You will find everything you need in this post to learn the basics of this stitch plus some more FREE stitch patterns and inspiration.

Are you ready to get creative? This stitch can be made using 2 colours, 3, 4 or 5 or more, the effect is simply beautiful!

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Materials & Tools

Yarn: The pattern can be created with any weight yarn but I would suggest a DK or heavier if you are creating a blanket. I have used Caron Simply Soft DK in Off White and Persimmon. You can use two or more colours
Hook: Please read the yarn sleeve for the recommended hook size for your chosen yarn. Caron Simply Soft, I have used a 5mm hook.
Darning Needle
Scissors

Convert Pattern Terms

Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Double Treble(s): dtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
*instructions* = Repeat instructions

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms above.
Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch Multiple: 10 + 3
This pattern works on a 4-row repeat.

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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.

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Rolling Waves: Free Pattern

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

With colour A, Chain multiples of 10 + 3

Row 1: With yarn A, dc in second ch from hook (skipped ch does not count as st), * dc in next ch, htr in next ch, tr in next 2 ch, dtr in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * until 1 ch rem, dc in last ch, changing to yarn B in last yo of last st. Turn.

Row 2: 4 ch (counts as a tr here and throughout), * dtr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dtr in next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, dtr in last st. Turn.

Row 3: Rep Row 2, changing to yarn A in last yo of last st. Turn.

Row 4: 1 ch (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc in first st, * dc in next st, htr in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dtr in next 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next st; rep from * until 1 st rem, dc in last st. Turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 4, changing to yarn B in last yo of last st. Turn.

Continue repeating Rows 2–5 until desired height.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

For Edging: Do not tie off yarn. Ch 2, this will count as a stitch. Work 4 dc into the corner of the work and dc evenly along the side edge of the work. Too few or too many stitches can cause your work to wrinkle or pull at this point. You are looking to get around 5 dc stitches per the widest part of the wave. Work 5 dc into each of the corners and a dc into every stitch along the top and bottom of the work.

Odd rows on the pattern will leave your work with a wavy edge where as even rows on the pattern will finish with a straight edge.

Changing Colours

Perform your stitch as normal but leaving 2 loops on the hook (In the first example I have done a double crochet)

Instead of pulling your current colour through (cream in this example) pull through your new colour (Orange in this example) Pull on both colours gently in order to secure. Drop the colour from the previous colour and chain your desired amount (this pattern required a chain 3). As a personal preference, once I have cut the previous rows colour, I secure the loose ends with a knot read to sew them in later.

Video Tutorials

Right-handed

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Or you can watch on YouTube

Left-handed

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