Amazing CROCHET PATTERN "Waves" Stitch for beginners 💎Supper Easy Pattern Crochet for beginners💎

 


This is a very easy, beginner-friendly wave (ripple / chevron) pattern that creates soft rolling waves. Works great for blankets, scarves, shawls, tunics and summer tops. I give the foundation math, a full row-by-row script, sizing examples, edging, and troubleshooting.

Materials

  • Yarn: any yarn you like — sample uses DK / light worsted.

  • Hook: use size recommended on yarn label (3.5–4.5 mm typical).

  • Tapestry needle, scissors, blocking pins (optional).

  • Abbreviations (US): ch, sc, hdc, dc, tr, sl st, st, sp, rep.

Pattern concept & multiple

Classic chevron/wave is made by increasing and decreasing in the same row to form peaks and valleys.

Multiple: work foundation chain in multiples of 12 + 3
(12 stitches make one full wave repeat; +3 for turning).

Example practice chain: ch 51 (12×4 = 48 + 3).

Stitch key used in this tutorial

  • dc = double crochet

  • tr = treble crochet (optional taller peak)

  • ch = chain

  • sk = skip

  • st(s) = stitch(es)

You can substitute hdc for dc if you want shorter rows.


Gauge / swatch (recommended)

Make a small swatch 12×6 repeats to check look & drape. Gauge isn’t critical here — the pattern is modular.

Full written pattern — one-row repeat (DC version)

FOUNDATION

Chain a multiple of 12 + 3. Example: ch 51.

Row 1 (foundation row) — establish base

  • Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc), dc in each ch across. Turn.

You now have a row of dc to work your wave into.

Row 2 — the Wave Row (this is the row you will repeat)

Work this row across; it creates the peaks (increases) and valleys (decreases).

Row 2 (and all odd-numbered pattern rows):

  1. ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 2 sts. (You now have a 3-dc start.)

  2. dc2tog over next 2 sts (decrease), dc2tog over next 2 sts (decrease) — repeat twice total to form the valley.

    • Concretely: dc2tog (over next st and next st), dc2tog (over next st and next st) → you just removed 4 stitches across 4 sts to make the valley.

  3. Peak (increase): in next stitch, work (3 dc) in same st; ch 1, (3 dc) in same st — this creates a tall, full peak (6 dc total with a ch-1 break in the middle).

    • Many chevrons use 3dc, ch1, 3dc as the peak placed into one stitch/space.

  4. Repeat: dc2tog, dc2tog (valley), peak (3dc,ch1,3dc) across the row until you reach the last few sts.

  5. End the row with dc in last 3 sts so edges match the start. Turn.

Notes on counts: the sequence of two dc2togs (removing 4 sts) + a 6-dc peak (adds 6 sts) yields the ripple shape while keeping the total stitch count same across rows.

How to do dc2tog (double crochet two together)

  • Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yo, pull up loop (3 loops on hook).

  • Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops left).

  • Yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo, pull up loop (4 loops).

  • Yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops left).

  • Yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.
    Result: two dc become one tall stitch (a decrease).


Worked example — explicit demo (ch 51)

  1. ch 51.

  2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (Total 49 dc if counting from 4th ch = chain-3 counts as dc)

  3. Row 2: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *dc2tog, dc2tog, (3 dc in next st, ch1, 3 dc in same st)* repeat across, finish with dc in last 3 sts. Turn.

  4. Repeat Row 2 until desired length.

(If you prefer symmetry, ensure that your first peak and your last peak line up — if edges look odd, adjust by adding/removing a dc at each side before repeating.)

Variations & quick swaps

  • Taller, softer waves: use tr instead of dc for peak and base stitches (make ch-4 turning).

  • Subtler waves: use hdc instead of dc.

  • Different peak shape: use (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) for a 4-dc peak instead of 6 dc. Then change multiple to match (you can keep 12+3 but counts of peak vs valley shift — see tests).

  • Add color bands: Change color every N rows (e.g., every 4 rows) for stripes following waves. Carry color up side or weave in.

Edging suggestions

After finishing body, add one of these edges:

Simple sc border

  • Round 1: sc evenly around, work 3 sc in each corner (if rectangle) to keep flat. Join. Fasten off.

Scalloped edge

  • Round 1: sc around.

  • Round 2: skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2, sc repeat around for scallops. Block.

Picot finish

  • Round 1: sc around.

  • Round 2: sc, ch 3, sl st into top of last sc (picot), continue.


Making common projects

Baby blanket (example)

  • Decide finished size, e.g., 36" × 36" (91 × 91 cm).

  • Make a gauge swatch to find how many repeats per inch/10 cm. Suppose one repeat (12 sts) = 2.5" wide. Then you need about 14.5 repeats ≈ 174 sts => foundation ch ≈ 12×14 + 3 = 171 (or nearest). Work until length reaches 36". Add border.

Scarf

  • Chain narrower multiple: e.g., ch 27 (12×2 + 3 = 27) for a narrow scarf. Repeat the wave row until scarf length reached. Finish with simple border.

Throw or shawl

  • Make wide number of repeats for wingspan and repeat rows until desired depth. Blocking opens waves nicely.

Tips & troubleshooting

  • Edges look uneven: Make sure you always begin with ch-3 and end with dc in last 2–3 sts to match pattern. If edges still ripple, add an extra sc round before the scallop border to stabilize.

  • Peaks not sharp: Use a smaller hook or place the full (3dc, ch1, 3dc) into a single stitch/space exactly. Tension there is important.

  • Valleys too deep / holey: If the two dc2tog sequences make large holes, replace the double dc2tog, dc2tog with a single dc3tog (three dc together) to make a narrower valley. That change alters look but is fine.

  • Stitch count drifting: Count your peaks and valleys per row — you should maintain the same number of repeats across rows; if not, adjust by adding or subtracting a dc near edge as needed.


Quick cheat-sheet (one line)

  • Multiple: 12 + 3.

  • Repeat row: ch3, dc 2, *dc2tog, dc2tog, (3dc, ch1, 3dc)* across, end dc2 (or dc in last 3 sts). Repeat.

Finishing & blocking

  • Wet-block to open waves and flatten edges: pin to rectangular shape so peaks and valleys spread evenly. Let dry fully. This improves final look dramatically, especially for cotton yarn.

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