Textured Waves Crochet Stitch | Crochet with Aabhar
Textured Waves Crochet Stitch is a variation of the classic crochet shell stitch separated by rows of single crochet stitches. There is a lot of back loop crocheting in this pattern which makes it perfect for intermediate beginners.
This crochet pattern is a four-row, 10-stitch repeat that creates a highly textured fabric. Each motif appears like bunch of waves.
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Textured Waves Stitch Crochet Chart

Abbreviations
This free pattern is written using US crochet terms.
| beg | beginning |
| blo | back loop only |
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| rep | repeat |
| sc | single crochet |
| sk | skip |
| st (s) | stitch (es) |
| t-ch | turning chain |
Pattern Instructions
Foundation ch: (Multiple of 10) + 1, plus 3 beg ch.
For example, start with (2 x 10) + 1 + 3 = 24 ch for a sample swatch.
| Row 1 (RS): | 2dc in 4th ch from hook, * sk next 2 ch, 1sc in next 5 ch, sk next 2 ch, 5dc in next ch; rep from * to last 10 sts, sk next 2 ch, 1sc in next 5 ch, sk next 2 ch, 3dc in last ch, turn. |
| Row 2: | ch1, 1sc blo in 1st st, * 1sc blo in next st; rep from * to t-ch, 1sc blo in t-ch, turn. |
| Row 3: | ch1, 1sc blo in 1st sc, 1sc blo in next 2 sc, * sk next 2 sc, 5dc blo in next sc, sk next 2 sc, 1sc blo in next 5 sc; rep from * to last 8 sc, sk next 2 sc, 5dc blo in next sc, sk next 2 sc, 1sc blo in last 3 sc, turn. |
| Row 4: | Rep Row 2. |
| Row 5: | ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc blo in 1st sc, * sk next 2 sc, 1sc blo in next 5 sc, sk next 2 sc, 5dc blo in next sc; rep from * to last 10 sc, sk next 2 sc, 1sc blo in next 5 sc, sk next 2 sc, 3dc blo in last sc, turn. |
Repeat Rows 2 – 5 of this free crochet stitch pattern until you have reached the desired length for your work.
Sample Crochet Projects
- Blankets
- Handbags
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If you are looking for more interesting crochet stitches, check out:
- Stacked Open Shell Stitch
- Window Puff Crochet Stitch
- Arruga Crochet Stitch
- Diamond Lattice Crochet Stitch
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