Vivi’s Color Block Ripple Afghan – Free Crochet Pattern

My wonderful friend and neighbor just had a beautiful baby girl and of course, I had to make her a blanket! She fell in love with Vivi’s Color Block Ripple Afghan the moment she saw it. It was just what she wanted for her sweet baby girl and it is definitely something I know she will cherish forever. I am so excited to share this pattern with you. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!

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Vivi’s Color Block Ripple Afghan

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Materials:

• Approximately 2840 yds (1000 g) of Scheepjes Stone Washed* in 4 colors
  • Approximately 710 yds (250 g) of Color A – I used Scheepjes Stone Washed in 820 Rose Quartz*
  • Approximately 710 yds (250 g) of Color B – I used Scheepjes Stone Washed in 801 Moon Stone*
  • Approximately 710 yds (250 g) of Color C – I used Scheepjes Stone Washed in 814 Crystal Quartz*
  • Approximately 710 yds (250 g) of Color D – I used Scheepjes Stone Washed in 802 Smokey Quartz*
• Size H (5 mm) Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*

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Skill Level:

Intermediate

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
BL – back loop
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet two stitches together
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
() – indicates stitch counts
[] – indicates instructions to be repeated a certain number of times
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

13.6 stitches & 6 rows = 4″

Finished Size:

Approximately 46″ x 48.5″

Multiple:

12+3

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.

Instructions:

With Color A,

Ch 159
Row 1: 1 dc into 4th ch from hook, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, [dc2tog over the next 2 sts] twice, *1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, [dc2tog over the next 2 sts] twice; Repeat from * until there are 4 sts remaining, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc into the last st, turn. (156)

Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc), working in the BL, 1 dc into the first st, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, [dc2tog over the next 2 sts] twice, *1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, [dc2tog over the next 2 sts] twice; Repeat from * until there are 4 sts remaining, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc into the last st, turn. (156)

Row 3-17: Repeat Row 2
Row 18: Repeat Row 2, Change to Color B.
Row 19-35: Repeat Row 2
Row 36: Repeat Row 2, Change to Color C.
Row 37-53: Repeat Row 2
Row 54: Repeat Row 2, Change to Color D.
Row 55-71: Repeat Row 2
Row 72: Repeat Row 2, fasten off weave all ends.