How to Crochet a Ripple Stitch Scarf

Crocheting a ripple stitch scarf is a good project for an advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter.

A ripple pattern in crochet produces an effect where the yarn has peaks and valleys. This is most pronounced when there are color changes added into the pattern. Creating a ripple pattern is a straightforward process for advanced beginner crocheters. Making a scarf with a ripple pattern can create a beautiful garment. The pattern can be customized to personal preferences by changing the size and yarn type, allowing you to create any kind of scarf you like.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook

Instructions

1. Chain 199 stitches.

2. Double crochet in the third stitch from the hook and in the next six stitches.

3. Stitch three double crochet stitches in the next stitch.

4. Stitch double crochet stitches in the next seven stitches.

5. Skip two stitches.

6. Repeat the pattern of seven individual stitches, three stitches, seven individual stitches, and skip two stitches until you reach the end of the row.

7. Chain three stitches and then turn the scarf and repeat the pattern.

Tips & Warnings

• The amount of chain stitches you start with depends on the weight of your yarn and the size of your hook. Chain as many as you need to achieve the length you desire for your scarf. For this pattern, it is essential that the stitches be a multiple of seven, plus three.

• There are many ripple stitch patterns of varying complexity. For a ripple stitch, there must be a repeating pattern that includes multiple stitches in one part of the pattern and a corresponding part with skipped or decreased stitches. This creates the peaks and valleys of the ripple stitch.

References

• Crochet Cabana; The Ripple; Sandra Petit; 2004