How to work Beaded Waffle Stitch

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Written by Jennie Hennesay

Intro: This Waffle Weave stitch is a modification of single needle Right Angle Weave (RAW). It is worked in two different size beads to make the uneven "waffle" texture.

I worked mine in size 11 and size 15 beads, but you can work it in size 8 and size 11 to make it easier to see and get acquainted with the stitch.

This stitch forms a soft, supple fabric that is comfortable to wear and is easily embelished. I didn't embelish the bracelet in the picture, but I have made others that I did embellish.

Step 1: Cut a comfortable length of beading thread and thread your needle. Tie on a stop bead and pick up 4 of your largest beads. Pass back through the first bead you picked up to form a circle. (It will actually form a diamond).

Step 2: Pick up 1 small bead and 3 large beads. Pass down through the side bead in the previous diamond. Skip the small bead and pass through the first large bead added in this step.

Step 3: Repeat step 2 until your work is as wide as you want it.

Step 4: Now you're ready to turn. Pass the thread counter clockwise back through the second and third beads added in the previous step.

Step 5: Pick up 3 large beads and pass clockwise back through the bead your thread is coming out of.

Step 6: Pick up one small bead and pass through the top bead of the diamond in the previous row. Pick up 2 large beads and pass down through the side bead of the previous diamond in this row, skip the small bead and pass through the top bead of the diamond in the previous row again.

Step 7: Repeat steps 5 and 6 to the end of the row and turn your work. Position the thread for the next row as you did in step 4. Repeat steps 5 through 7 until your project is the length you want it.