How to Crochet the Wattle Stitch – A Simple Variation of the Spider Stitch
- Lenka
- Jul 18
- 3 min read
If you love textured crochet stitches, the Wattle Stitch is a must-learn! It’s incredibly easy to master and creates a lovely, solid fabric that’s great for scarves, blankets, dishcloths, and more. You might notice it looks a lot like the Spider Stitch—and you’re right! These two stitches are very similar in appearance, but there’s a small (yet important) difference in how they’re worked. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through exactly how to crochet the Wattle Stitch, show you how it compares to the Spider Stitch, and give you tips on where to use it in your next project.
👉 Want to compare? You can find the Spider Stitch tutorial here.
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Video Tutorial
Check out my YouTube video tutorial where I cover everything. It's a fantastic complement to any written pattern. You're welcome to leave feedback in the video comments.
Recommended Materials
In this tutorial, I use LionBrand Cotton24/7 cotton yarn. I find that the texture stands out more with cotton yarn, and its bright colours are beneficial during tutorials. For this yarn I use a 4mm/G-6 crochet hook.
However, if you're new to crocheting and just practicing, I highly recommend using any solid color acrylic yarn that works with a 5mm/H-8 hook size.
Below is the crochet chart for the Wattle Stitch. It's an excellent method for learning to read crochet charts, and understanding written instructions can sometimes be beneficial.
Directions for Wattle Stitch
Start with multiple of three of the Foundation Chain (FCH)
ROW 1 - Make a SC into the 2nd chain from the hook. In the next stitch, make a SC, ch 1, and DC — that’s your first Wattle Stitch. Skip two chains, then repeat the combination of SC + ch 1 + DC into the next stitch. Continue this pattern until you have 3 stitches left at the end of the row. Skip 2 chains, then make a SC into the last chain. Ch 1 and turn.
ROW 2 - Make a SC into the first stitch. From here on, you’ll be working your Wattle Stitch (a combination of SC + ch 1 + DC) into the chain space from the previous row — that’s the space between the SC and DC. Repeat this across the row. When you reach the end, finish with a SC in the last stitch. Ch 1 and turn.
ROW 3 - until desired length - Repeat ROW 2
And that’s it for the Wattle Stitch! Now you know the subtle difference between the Spider Stitch and the Wattle Stitch — they may look similar, but that little change makes all the difference.
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Happy stitching,
Lenka
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