Waffle (pattern)

A detailed blackwork pattern which forms an abstract geometric design. It is made up rows of eight-spoke eyelets although each row is offset so the eyelets are not readily apparent. It is fairly small in scale, making for a denser pattern, and is suitable for rounded, natural shapes.
Method
1
Start by working eight spokes into the same hole to produce an eyelet. Each stitch should be over two threads or intersections of the evenweave fabric.
2
Copy step one by working horizontally to complete the row.
3
Work the next row by continuing to work more eight spoked eyelets, this time the eyelets are offset from the previous row.
4
Continue to fill the shape.

Structure of stitch
Embroidery Techniques
Related Stitches
References
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Becky Hogg, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Blackwork (2010) , p.42
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Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.143