How to knit a waffle pattern

In this DROPS Video we show how to knit the waffle pattern for the A Patch of Comfort blanket in DROPS 157-21. In this video we have already knitted some rows, so you can better see the pattern.

We start with Row 2 (RS):
Row 1 (WS): K from WS.
Row 2 (RS): K 2, * K 1 in st from previous row and then drop st off left needle, K 1 *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain on needle, K 2.
Row 3 (WS): K 2, * K 1, lift loop around st and work this K tog with st on needle *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain on needle, K 2.
Row 4 (RS): K 2, * K 1, K 1 in st from previous row and then drop st off left needle *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain on row, K 2.
Row 5 (WS): K 2, * lift loop around the st and K this st tog with st on needle, K 1*, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain on row, K 2.
Repeat 2nd-5th row upwards.

This blanket is made in DROPS Nepal, in the video we knit with DROPS Snow.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.