In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the art of crocheting a Double Crochet Ripple Stitch, a timeless technique that adds elegance and depth to your creations.
Equipment
Crochet Hook. Choose a size that matches your yarn weight.
Yarn Needle
Scissors:
Materials
1skeinYarn. A worsted weight yarn works nicely with this.
Estimated Cost 3
Instructions
Begin
Chain your desired number of foundation chain stitches.
For the sample in the video tutorial, I used a chain of 27 stitches. Which is 12 X 2 = 24 plus 3 = 27. Use multiples of 12 plus 3 to make a different size.
Row 1
DC in 4th chain from hook. (First 3 CH STs skipped count as a 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
Notes
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.