How to Crochet With Ripples
Providing you have basic crochet skills, mastering the rippled pattern and the many variations of it should be relatively easy. The ripple pattern consists of rows of waved lines, commonly knows and hills and valleys or peaks and troughs. Patterns are often worked over two consecutive rows which form one repeat of the ripple. This pattern, which uses a simple double crochet stitch, can be used to great effect by using different colored yarns to make the ripple effect more prominent. It is also a good choice of pattern for crib blankets and throws, since the pattern is easy to remember and works up quickly.
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Instructions
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Join your yarn to your crochet hook with a slip knot and chain sufficient stitches for the width of project you want. There are approximately 7 chains to one inch with worsted weight yarn and a size G hook. You must make chains in multiples of 11 for the ripple pattern to work. For example, 275 stitches will make a width of just under 40 inches, which is ideal for a crib blanket.
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Crochet row one and all odd numbered rows. Double crochet stitch in the fourth chain from hook and next two chains. Three double crochets in next chain. Double crochet in next four chains. Skip two chains. *Double crochet in next four chains. Three double crochets in next chain. Double crochet in next four chains. Skip two chains. Repeat pattern from * to end of row. Make two chains and turn your work to start row two.
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Crochet row two and all even numbered rows. Double crochet in the second double crochet in the row beneath. Double crochet in next two stitches. Three double crochets in next stitch. Double crochet in next four stitches. Skip two stitches. *Double crochet in next four stitches. Three double crochets in next stitch. Double crochet in next four stitches. Skip two stitches. Repeat pattern from * to end of row. Make two chains and turn to start row three.
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When your throw is the length you require, finish with an even numbered row. Cut your yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook.
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References
Resources
- "Knitted Ripple Afghans"; Melissa Leapman; 2010
- Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Polka Dot/Getty Images
