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​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.

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Pattern Filling Shading Blackwork

Waffle (pattern) is generously sponsored by Carolyn Jones

Method

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Waffle (pattern) method stage 1 illustration
Waffle (pattern) method stage 1 photograph
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.

Waffle (pattern) method stage 2 illustration
Waffle (pattern) method stage 2 photograph
2

Copy step one by working horizontally to complete the row.

Waffle (pattern) method stage 3 illustration
Waffle (pattern) method stage 3 photograph
3

Work the next row by continuing to work more eight spoked eyelets, this time the eyelets are offset from the previous row.

Waffle (pattern) method stage 4 illustration
Waffle (pattern) method stage 4 photograph
4

Continue to fill the shape.

Waffle (pattern)

Structure of stitch

Pattern

Common uses

Filling Shading

Embroidery Techniques

Blackwork

Related Stitches

Octagonal square (pattern) Algerian eye stitch

References

  • Becky Hogg, RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Blackwork (2010) , p.42
  • Various Authors, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery (2018) , p.143