Simple Neutral Ripple Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

I’m so excited to share this blanket pattern! A friend of mine is having baby #4 and I just had to make her something special. The pattern for this blanket is a super simple ripple. I also left the color scheme neutral because they are not finding out the baby’s gender until the birth. I was so happy that my friend loved the blanket and I am happy to be able to share the pattern with you. Scroll down for the free pattern for the Simple Neutral Ripple Blanket. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Crocheting!

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Simple Neutral Ripple Blanket

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Materials:

• Approximately 1096 yds of Category 5 Bulky Yarn in 4 colors:
  • Approximately 596 yds of Color A: I used Red Heart Soft Essentials* in White
  • Approximately 200 yds of Color B: I used Red Heart Soft Essentials* in the Greyhound colorway
  • Approximately 200 yds of Color C: I used Red Heart Soft Essentials* in the Biscuit colorway
  • Approximately 100 yds of Color D: I used Red Heart Soft Essentials* in the Seafoam colorway
• Size K 6.5 mm Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
t-ch – turning chain
() – indicates stitch counts
[] – work instructions as many times as directed
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

11.2 stitches & 6 rows = 4″ (in dc)

Multiple:

10+1, +3 for the foundation ch

Finished Size:

Approximately 40″ x 44″

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.
• All color changes are made in the last st at the end of the row.

Instructions:

With Color A,
Ch 114
Row 1: 1 dc into the 4th ch from hook (count sk chs as 1 dc), 1 dc into the next st, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *dc3tog over the next 3 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc into the next st, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts; Repeat from * across until there is 1 st remaining, 2 dc into the last st, turn. (111 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc into the first st, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, *dc3tog over the next 3 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc into the next st, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts; Repeat from * across, 2 dc into the t-ch, turn. (111 sts)
Row 3-6: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Row 7-12: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 13-18: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Row 19-24: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 25-30: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color D
Row 31-36: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 37-42: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Row 43-48: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 49-54: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Row 55-60: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 61-66: Repeat Row 2

Finish:

• Without fastening off, turn your work.
• Sc evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc into each corner.
• Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
• Alternately, if you would like to use a different color for the border, you can fasten off after the last row and join your border color.