Easy Crochet Ripple Blanket
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Easy Crochet Ripple Blanket
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Materials:
- Approximately 1242 yds of Category 4 Worsted Weight yarn in 3 colors
- Approximately 414 yds of Color A; For this blanket I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Turquoise (Please note: This yarn has since been discontinued. A great alternative is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice* in Sapphire or Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton* in Royalty)
- Approximately 414 yds of Color B; For this blanket I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Terracotta (Please note: This yarn has since been discontinued. A great alternative is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice* in Terra Cotta or Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton* in Coral or Mango)
- Approximately 414 yds of Color C; For this blanket I used Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Lime (Please note: This yarn has since been discontinued. A great alternative is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice* in Radiant Lime or Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton* in Sage or Bright Citrus)
- Size K 6.5mm Crochet Hook*
- Scissors*
- Yarn needle* for weaving ends
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Skill Level:
Easy
Abbreviations:
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
dc dec – double crochet decrease
sc – single crochet
sk – skip(ped)
st(s) – stitch(es)
t-ch – turning chain
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated
Gauge:
12.4 sts & 5.2 rows = 4″
Finished Size:
Approximately 32″ x 33″
Multiple:
14+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.
- All color changes are made in the last yarn over of the last stitch of the row.
Tutorial:
Instructions:
With Color A, Ch 115
Row 1: 1 dc into the 4th ch from hook (sk ch-3 counts as first dc), *1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [dc dec] twice, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [2 dc into the next st] twice; Repeat from * across, work 2 dc into the last st, turn. (112 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 dc into the first st, working into the BLO, *1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [dc dec] twice, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, [2 dc into the next st] twice; Repeat from * across, work 2 dc into the t-ch, turn. (112 sts)
Row 3-5: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Row 6-10: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Row 11-15: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 16-20: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Row 21-25: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Row 26-30: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 31-35: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color B
Row 36-40: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color C
Row 41-45: Repeat Row 2
Change to Color A
Row 46-49: Repeat Row 2
Row 50: Repeat Row 2, fasten off, weave all ends.
Finish:
- To finish, join trim color to the last st in Row 50 with a sl st.
- Ch 1, turn, sc across Row 50 and evenly around entire blanket working 3 sts into each corner.
- Join in beginning sc.
- Fasten off and weave ends.
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Beautiful blanket, in pattern it say’s to use blo, does that mean now and throughout pattern? Thank you!!!
Hi Jill! Yes it is throughout the entire pattern 🙂
Thank you Amy, It’s working up nicely. Making for Great niece, having baby in January.
Beautiful!
I love this pattern!! If I wanted to make a bigger afghan (for a elementary aged boy) How many stitches would I add to the chain and how many extra skeins should I buy? Thank you for your free patterns!!
Thanks Kim! TO make a larger blanket, you would need to chain a larger multiple of 14 and then add 3 to the foundation chain. For my afghan I used about 6 skeins of yarn but it would really depend on how big of an afghan you are making.
This is lovely Amy, so easy to do.
Thank you Heather! 🙂
What other kind of yarn would you suggest other than cotton ease? I’m excited to make this but don’t have neough cotton yarn, I have Caron Simply soft ( tons of it lol)
Thanks!
Any worsted or aran yarn (category 4) would be good. Caron SS would work just fine 🙂
Love the ripple baby blanket, but most of all I love the colors you pick for your projects. Have never seen one I didn’t like immediately. Some patterns on other sites are great, but you need to work your way past the awful colors in the illustration.
Thank you Louise!
Love this blanket, I must do it one day. The effect is wonderful
Thank you Mary!
I am excited to make this pattern!!!
I love this lblanket… until now, from all your free patterns, this is my favorite.
Thank you so much!
I just love this blanket. It is my favorite of the bunch and just looks so plush. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a simple ripple!
Thank you Carla! I totally agree. A simple ripple is always my go-to blanket 🙂
Like this ripple 🙂
Thank you!
Looking forward to making this.
This is a great pattern for a baby blanket. I’d make it in pink, purple and a soft green!
This is so my favourite so far. I am definitely starting one of these. Fingers crossed I can finish it! Love these pattern and tutorials
So glad to find this pattern from following contest links! I need a simple blanket for two families expecting, and as I’m still a beginner, four stitches is about my limit. And, I have enough yarn!
I love the look of this. It’s a hard choice, but I think this is my favourite of your free patterns.
Thanks for sharing! When I saw that you adapted Lucy’s (Attic 24) pattern, I got a big smile on my face…love her work. You’ve done a great job & like your changes; 3-d ripples look great. Thanks again 🙂
–Mary aka yayamama
Thanks Mary! I love Lucy’s work too! I just wanted to add a little texture to it 🙂 Enjoy!
Love your patterns do you have amigurumi excuse the spelling but am looking for a dolphin pattern or other small animals. Love this site reading and looking at new things and ideas.
Hi Vicki! I love Amigurumi but I don’t have any patterns unfortunately. Maybe I will get some on my site someday! 🙂
Directions for making the blanket weren’t
given. Could you please send to me. Love the blanket, haven’t tried ripple yet, looks easy.
Thanks
Hi Marie. If you look at the post, it gives a link to the original pattern that I adapted. You will find the directions for how to start on that page and my modifications in my post.
I love this pattern! I love your colors so much that I’m making one right now with the same colors. I always pick my own colors, but I loved the bright, frsh combination. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Mary! Enjoy! 🙂
Thank you for hosting. Your baby blanket is lovely.
This is gorgeous! I love those colors.
Thanks Marie!