The beginner friendly easy ripple baby blanket crochet pattern is a very popular choice of many crocheters. These blankets wrap loved ones in coziness. They serve as delightful presents for baby showers, birthdays, or when you want to make something for someone special.
Far from mundane, the ripple designs also known as a chevron blanket come together rapidly, resulting in a crochet blanket that boasts a stunning striped motif. This free crochet pattern showcases an identical series of elegant waves on both sides of the blanket.
When it comes to handmade treasures, few things capture the essence of comfort and creativity quite like a crochet baby blanket.
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One Row Repeat
Once you get the hang of the ripple pattern, you will be amazed at how fast your blanket will grow.
Among the array of patterns available to crocheters, the Easy Ripple Baby Blanket stands out as a true gem, known for its timeless charm and swift execution.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just beginning to discover the wonders of yarn and hook, this pattern is sure to ignite your creativity and leave you with a beautiful keepsake that embodies both skill and sentiment.
Once you get started, you will see why this is a very popular stitch pattern among crocheters.
What Makes This Crochet Blanket So Easy?
This blanket consists of just one repeat row and basic crochet stitches. Which makes this easy enough for confident beginners to make this easy pattern, yet fun enough for experienced crocheters.
The free pattern only uses double crochet stitches. Increase stitches to form the peak and decrease stitches to create the valley.
This easy ripple stitch blanket does not need a border; however, you could choose to add one if you wish.
It is a quick baby blanket pattern that uses just one skein of yarn. Additionally, the double crochet stitch is one of those basic stitches and it is considered by many to be the fastest crochet stitch to work.
Finished Size Options
This pattern includes three finish size options along with the stitch multiple so you can make any size blanket or afghan you desire.
- Baby 30” X 30”
- Child or Lapghan 38” X 38”
- Throw 38” X 54”
For this blanket, I used 2 ½ yarn cakes. The half cake of yarn went to the Easy Crochet Modern Granny Blanket, which is another gorgeous blanket using this yarn color. If you happen to have 3 full skeins to make this beautiful blanket, just make a larger blanket. Add more stitches to your beginning chain stitches according to the stitch multiple. I would probably add 24 – 36 more chain stitches. Then crochet until you use up all the yarn.
If you struggle with what size to make a blanket, I can help. Check out the Crochet Guidelines for Standard Bed and Blanket Sizes.
How to Crochet a Ripple Blanket in a Different Size?
If you are newer to crochet, you may be wondering how many stitches for a crochet ripple blanket? If you would like to make a blanket larger or smaller than the pattern given, it is easy to do.
The size of your project can easily be adjusted using multiples of 12 plus 3. That means your initial chain should be divisible by 12. Then add three more chain stitches.
Here is a mathematical example, 12 X 3 = 36. Then add three more. This becomes 39. Therefore, your beginning foundation chain stitch should be 39 stitches.
Ripple Stitch Tutorial
You can find a beginner friendly tutorial for this free Ripple Stitch Pattern on the website. This is where you will find the video tutorial and a chart to help show exactly where to put your stitches.
Yarn for This Pattern
Today, I used a Caron Cotton Cakes medium weight yarn. It is a variegated yarn, so the gorgeous yarn colors change on their own throughout the blanket as I crochet along. Much less yarn ends to weave in. However, this would be a great pattern for any alternative worsted weight, aran yarn, or a bulky yarn weight.
No matter if you use the medium weight yarn or chunky weight yarn, just make sure to use a matching hook and make a swatch to help you make sure this is the result you were looking for. This pattern is beautiful in a wide variety of colors.
Crochet Pattern Directions: Easy Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Confident Beginner. You should be able to work the Double Crochet stitch.
Size
Baby 30” X 30”
Child or Lapghan 38” X 38”
Throw 38” X 54”
The size of your project can easily be adjusted using multiples of 12 plus 3. That means your initial chain should be divisible by 12. Then add three more chain stitches.
Change the length by adding or decreasing the rows.
Gauge
10 stitches and 12 rows of single crochet every 4 inches.
Materials
Caron Cotton Cakes in Beach View.
- Baby 1 Skein, 530 yards.
- Child or Lapghan 2 Skeins, 1,060 yards.
- Throw Blanket 2 1/2 skeins or 1,400 yards.
If you are not able to find the yarn locally, you can get it online at Yarnspirations.
Crochet Hook Size L 8.0 MM
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
DC2TOG = Double Crochet Two Together
SK = Skip
SP = Space
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
[ ] = Repeat Between
Crochet Pattern Notes
Turn at the end of each row.
The chain three at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet.
Repeat row 2 throughout the pattern.
It is quite easy to keep track of where you left off with the repeating pattern. When working the double crochet two together stitches, they create the valleys. Working two double crochet stitches in one stitch creates the soft peaks. These are the two key elements in working the simple ripple stitch.
Keep your stitches loose. Make sure to place your last stitch in the top stitch of the previous row turning chain. This helps make the sides very straight.
This pattern is written in U S Crochet Terms.
Basic Crochet Stitches Used
Double Crochet (DC). Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
Double Crochet 2 Together (DC2TOG). This decreases the stitches by one double crochet stitch each time this is worked.
First. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop. There will be three loops on the crochet hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook. There should now be just two loops left on the hook.
Second. Yarn over and insert the hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop. There will be four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops. There should now be just three loops on the hook.
Lastly, yarn over and pull through the remaining three loops.
Crochet Pattern Directions
Begin
Chain Stitches
- Baby Blanket work 87 chain stitches.
- Child or Lapghan and Throw Blanket work 111 chain stitches.
Row 1
DC in 4th chain from hook. (First 3 CH STs skipped count as the first DC). [1 DC in each of the next 3 CH STs. Work a DC2TOG, and one more DC2TOG. 1 DC in each of the next 3 CH STs. Work 2 DC in the next CH ST, and 2 DC in the next CH ST.] Repeat across between [ ]. End with 2 DC in the last CH ST. Turn
Row 2
CH 3 (Counts as a DC). DC in the same ST. (Another way to say this, if you count STs, it will be the 4th CH from the hook). [1 DC in each of the next 3 STs. 2DCTOG twice. 1 DC in each of the next 3 STs. 2 DC in the next ST, and 2 DC in the next ST.] Repeat across between [ ]. End with 2 DC into the top of the CH 3 turning chain from the previous row. Turn
Rows 3 and Beyond.
Repeat row 2
- Baby Blanket work 44 rows.
- Child or Lapghan Blanket work 56 rows.
- Throw Blanket work 80 rows.
Finishing
Cut the yarn off leaving about a 12 inch yarn tail. Pull through the last loop. Use the tapestry needle to weave in. Remove the excess.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.