**FREE PATTERN**
The EASIEST Crochet Ripple Blanket – Free Pattern & Tutorial
Learn to crochet the EASIEST Crochet Ripple Blanket for beginners. This crochet blanket pattern uses just one fundamental crochet stitch, the single crochet to create this beautiful . As you combine these two foundational crochet stitches you will see a beautiful texture immerge in this beautiful crochet blanket.
The colors in this blanket are inspired by this book: The Squirrel Who Wanted to be Something Else, by Ty Ninmer. Purchasing this book will support both Ty and Neurodiversity Charities. This book makes a great companion with this blanket for a keepsake gift. CLICK HERE to be taken to the website.
Link to the YouTube demonstration video “Learn to Crochet the EASIEST Ripple Blanket” is found at the end of this blog post.
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner – You only need to know how to chain and single crochet
Blanket Size: 50″ wide X 65″ long
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Supplies:
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- (2) Balls of Chenille Home Slim Solid Yarn in Rhubarb by Loops and Threads: CLICK HERE
- (2) Balls of Chenille Home Slim Solid Yarn in Mustard by Loops and Threads: CLICK HERE
- (2) Balls of Chenille Home Slim Solid Yarn in AGAVE by Loops and Threads: CLICK HERE
- (1) Ball of Chenille Home Slim Solid Yarn in SEED PEARN by Loops and Threads: CLICK HERE
- (1) 10mm (N-15) Susan Bates Hook: CLICK HERE
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Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sc – single crochet stitch
- [xx] – number of finished stitches in a row
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Crochet Ripple Pattern Instructions:
- Stitch Multiple: 25 + 5
- Color 1 = Seed Pearl
- Color 2 = Rhubarb
- Color 3 = Mustard
- Color 4 = Agave
**Make sure to count your stitches on each row to be [ xx ] before you proceed to the next. This will ensure your afghan has straight edges 🙂
- Using Color 1 (Seed Pearl) – ch 130 (or your desired length using the stitch multiple above)
- ch 1, turn
- Row 1 – sc into the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next ch, skip 1 ch, *sc in the next 11 chains, (3) sc in the next ch, sc in next 11 chains, skip 2 chains*, Repeat (3) times, sc in the next 11 chains, 3 sc in the next chain, sc in the next 11 chains, skip 1 ch, sc in the last 2 chains [129]
- ch 1, turn
- Row 2 – sc into the 1st st, sc in the next st, skip 1 st, *sc in the next 11 st, (3) sc in the next ch, sc in next 11 st, skip 2 st*, Repeat (3) times, sc in the next 11 st, 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 st, skip 1 st, sc in the last 2 stitches [129]
- Change color to Color 2 (Rhubarb)
- Ch 1, Turn
- Rows 3 thru 8 – sc into the 1st st, sc in the next st, skip 1 st, *sc in the next 11 st, (3) sc in the next ch, sc in next 11 st, skip 2 st*, Repeat (3) times, sc in the next 11 st, 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 st, skip 1 st, sc in the last 2 stitches [129], ch 1, turn
- Change color to Color 3 (Mustard)
- Ch 1, Turn
- Rows 9 thru 16 – sc into the 1st st, sc in the next st, skip 1 st, *sc in the next 11 st, (3) sc in the next ch, sc in next 11 st, skip 2 st*, Repeat (3) times, sc in the next 11 st, 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 st, skip 1 st, sc in the last 2 stitches [129], ch 1, turn
- Change color to Color 4 (Agave)
- Ch 1, Turn
- Rows 17 thru 21 – sc into the 1st st, sc in the next st, skip 1 st, *sc in the next 11 st, (3) sc in the next ch, sc in next 11 st, skip 2 st*, Repeat (3) times, sc in the next 11 st, 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 st, skip 1 st, sc in the last 2 stitches [129], ch 1, turn
- Change color to Color 1 (Seed Pearl)
- Ch 1, Turn
- Rows 22 & 23 – sc into the 1st st, sc in the next st, skip 1 st, *sc in the next 11 st, (3) sc in the next ch, sc in next 11 st, skip 2 st*, Repeat (3) times, sc in the next 11 st, 3 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 st, skip 1 st, sc in the last 2 stitches [129], ch 1, turn
- Repeat the Rows 3-23 (3) times
VIDEO TUTORIAL ON YOUTUBE:
Link to the demo video found on Kelly Rene Everyday YouTube Channel:
Learn to Crochet the EASTIEST Ripple Crochet Blanket: CLICK HERE