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Granny Ripple Stitch Crochet Pattern for Beginners
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Granny Ripple Stitch Crochet Pattern for Beginners

If you're on the hunt for a free step-by-step pattern that brings vintage vibes with a modern twist, you'll love this granny ripple stitch. This crochet pattern features a zig zag ripple, in an eye-catching and timeless charm of the granny stitch. Making it one of those favorite stitches you’ll return to again and again.

Equipment

  • Crochet Hook: Choose a hook size that matches your yarn weight. I used a size I crochet hook 5.5 mm. Crochet hook size H 5.5mm would also work.
  • Scissors:
  • Tapestry Needle

Materials

  • Yarn. A medium weight yarn works well with this pattern. For my sample. I used Caron Big Cakes from Yarnspirations. Number 4 medium weight yarn. Color Toffee Brickle. Plan for about 150 yards of yarn.
Estimated Cost 3

Instructions

Begin

  • Chain 36
    Yarn.

Row 1

  • In the 5th CH from the hook, 3 DC. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. SK 2 CH STs, in the next ST work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). The first peak is done. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. Make the Valley. [SK 5 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. Make the Peak. SK 2 CH STs, in the next ST work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with 1 DC in the last CH. Turn
  • With a longer pattern than this 36-stitch sample, continue working the pattern for the valleys and peaks.

Row 2

  • CH 4. [SK the first 3 DC. In the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] once. Skip to the CH 3 SP and work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). [SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] once. [SK the next 2 clusters of 3 DC. 3 DC between the next clusters of 3 DC. SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC. Skip to the CH 3 SP and work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC. SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] across to the end. End with a DC in top of the turning CH. Turn
  • With a longer pattern than this 36-stitch sample, continue working the pattern for the valleys and peaks.
  • Repeat row 2 until your project reaches your desired length.

Finishing

  • After you work the last SC ST, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
  • Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.

Notes

Row 1 Granny Ripple Stitch Tutorial

Skill Level

Beginner Friendly

Gauge

18 double crochet stitches and 6 rows every 4” X 4”.

Size

This sample pattern worked with a medium weight yarn and size I 5.5mm crochet hook will make about 8” width.
To adjust the width of the blanket, simply start with a chain in a multiple of 18. To make the blanket longer or shorter, simply crochet for more or fewer rows.

Abbreviations

  • CH = Chain
  • DC = Double Crochet
  • SK = Skip
  • SP = Space
  • ST = Stitch
  • STs = Stitches
  • YO = Yarn Over
  • [ ] = Repeat Between