How to Crochet a Granny Ripple
An intriguing combination of stitches, the granny ripple presents a distinctly pointed pattern. Where other combination of stitches provide a straight line across a straight chain, the granny ripple alternates direction. While crocheting the granny ripple, the line of stitches will incline, then decline, giving a zigzag effect. The granny ripple is often used to join granny squares in a diamond pattern, with the up and down ripple accommodating the hills and valleys of the sideways granny square. You can also use the granny ripple alone to create an afghan with a crooked edge.
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Instructions
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Crochet 33 chain stitches.
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Crochet 3 double crochet stitches in the 7th chain from the hook. Skip 2 stitches, crochet 3 double crochet stitches in the next chain, then repeat. Skip 5 stitches.
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Crochet 3 double crochet in the next stitch, then skip 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern twice more.
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Crochet this pattern all in the next stitch: Crochet 3 double crochet, chain 3, then crochet 3 double crochet. This creates one point.
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Skip 2 stitches, then crochet 3 double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern twice more. Crochet 5 chain stitches, then turn your work.
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Start the second row by crocheting 3 double crochet stitches in the chain 3 space. Crochet 3 double crochet stitches in the chain 3 space, then repeat this step. Skip a space.
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Crochet 3 double crochet in the next chain 3 space, then repeat. Crochet 3 double crochet, chain 3 and 3 double crochet in the chain 3 space. Crochet 3 double crochet between the next 2 groups of double crochets, then crochet 3 double crochet between the next 2 groups of double crochets. Chain 5, then turn your work.
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Tips & Warnings
To crochet a granny ripple around a granny square, crochet double crochet stitches in the same number of chain stitches, then chain stitch across the double crochet stitches around the square. Add 2 chain stitches when crocheting around the corners of the square.
