Crochet Whimsical Textured Ripple Blanket Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Textured Ripple Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn in 3 contrasting colors (A, B, C) - 4 skeins total
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 12 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in ripple pattern.

Pattern Instructions:

1. Foundation Chain: Chain 106 (or any even number for your desired width).
2. Row 1: In 2nd chain from hook, HDC, HDC in each chain across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Chain 1, HDC in first stitch, *skip 1, 3 HDC in next stitch (creates the ripple); repeat from * across until 1 stitch remains, HDC in last stitch. Turn.
4. Row 3: Chain 1, HDC in first stitch, *3 HDC in next 3 stitches, skip 1; repeat from * across to end, HDC in last stitch. Turn.
5. Row 4: Change to Color B. Chain 1, HDC in first stitch, *skip 1, 3 HDC in next; repeat from * across. Turn.
6. Continue: Repeat Rows 2-4, alternating between color A and B, for a total of 15-20 rows, or until desired length is reached. Remember to switch every three rows.
7. Border: With Color C, Chain 1, HDC in each stitch around the entire blanket, placing 3 HDC in each corner stitch for a rounded effect. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your blanket may have ripples varying in size and depth based on your personal tension and gauge, which adds to its charm!

Finishing: Lightly block your blanket if necessary. Enjoy snuggling up with your whimsical textured ripple blanket!