How to Crochet a Semicircle Ripple

A half circle is a versatile shape for decorating and other uses.

Crocheting a semicircle or half circle can be done in a variety of ways, with different stitches and yarns. This shape is used for items such as floor mats or whimsical fruits such as watermelon halves. Depending on what you want to do with it, you can crochet a semicircle ripple without too much difficulty.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn, two colors
• Crochet hook, size depending on yarn choice

Instructions

Semicircle

1. Chain two. Turn the work, and make three single crochets in second chain stitch. Chain one, and turn the work.

2. Crochet two single crochets in each of the three single crochet stitches. Chain one, and turn the work.

3. Stitch one single crochet in each of the first two stitches. Then stitch two single crochets in the next stitch and one single crochet in the next stitch. Alternate again, stitching one single crochet in the next stitch and two single crochets in the last stitch, for a total of nine stitches. Chain one, and turn the work.

4. Stitch one single crochet in each of the next two stitches. Add two single crochet in the next stitch, then two single crochets in each of the next two stitches. To finish the row, stitch two single crochets in the next stitch, one single crochet in the next and alternate once more. Chain one, and turn the work.

5. Increase with each row by alternating between single crochet and single crochet increase stitch, which is a stitch with two single crochets. Continue until the semicircle is the size you want for beginning the ripple.

6. Sew one row of single crochet around the whole semicircle.

Ripple

1. Change yarn color. A contrasting color will highlight the ripple.

2. Create the ripple by making a scallop edge on the semicircle. Begin with the right side facing you. Sew five double crochets in the third chain from hook. Skip two stitches, and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat until you reach the end of the row. Chain one, and turn the work.

3. Change yarn color, if you want. In the next row, you fit the new scallops into the indentations left by the scallops in the previous row. Continue with scallop edging, or change back to single crochet, as desired.

References

• Craft Yarn Council: Standard Yarn Weight System
• Inner Child Crochet: Semicircle
• Crochet Me: Pieces of My Heart
• Woolcrafting: Crochet Scallop Edging Simple Yet Effective