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Ripples of Joy Crochet Throw
Whether you're celebrating Christmas in July or the actual holiday, this Ripples of Joy Crochet Throw will come in handy for some bright decoration. Though this crochet ripple pattern is joyfully festive, it's not overly Christmassy either.
The sharp chevron pattern features traditional red and green but also includes softer, less Christmas-heavy colors like white, pink, and sage. It looks more like Christmas candy than a Christmas tree. It's an easy pattern to work up any time of year in preparation for Santa.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge1 ripple = 6-1/2" (16.5 cm) from peak to peak; 6 rows = 3-1/2" (9 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished Size45" wide x 56" long (114.5 cm x 142 cm)
Materials List
- RED HEART® With Love®: 3 skeins 1101 Eggshell A, 1 skein each 1909 Holly Berry B, 1914 Berry Red C, 1601 Lettuce D, 1621 Evergreen E, and 1704 Bubblegum F
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
- Yarn needle
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Instructions for THROW:
NOTES:
Throw is made in a ripple pattern which consists of a series of 3-stitch "peaks" and 2-skipped-stitch "valleys", with 12 dc worked between peaks and valleys. You may need to work several rows before the ripple is clearly visible.
To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Cut old color.
To lengthen the throw, repeat Rows 2–25. Lengthening the throw may require the purchase of additional yarn.
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With A, ch 191.
Row 1 (wrong side): Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next 12 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next 12 ch, 3 sc in next ch; repeat from * 5 times, sc in next 12 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next 12 ch, 2 sc in last ch; change to B, turn—190 sts.
Row 2 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in first st, *dc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, dc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in last st; change to C, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *sc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, sc in next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in last st; change to D, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2; change to A.
Row 5: Repeat Row 3; change to C.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2; change to D.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3; change to E.
Row 8: Repeat Row 4.
Rows 9 & 10: Repeat Rows 3 and 4.
Row 11: Repeat Row 2; do not change color.
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in first st, *bpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, bpdc around next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, bpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, bpdc around next 12 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn.
Row 13: Ch 3, dc in first st, *fpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, fpdc around next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * 5 times, fpdc around next 12 sts, skip next 2 sts, fpdc around next 12 sts, 2 dc in last st; change to F, turn.
Row 14: Repeat Row 4.
Rows 15–17: Repeat Rows 11–13.
Rows 18 and 19: Repeat Rows 4 and 5.
Row 20: Repeat Row 4.
Row 21: Repeat Row 3; change to B.
Row 22: Repeat Row 11.
Row 23: Repeat Row 13; do not change color.
Row 24: Repeat Row 12; change to A.
Row 25: Repeat Row 21.
Rows 26–97: Repeat Rows 2–25 three times.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Abbreviations
- (SPECIAL) Bpdc (back post double crochet)
- Yarn over, insert hook from back side of work to front and to back again around the post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook). Skip the stitch “in front of” the Bpdc.
- (SPECIAL) Fpdc (front post double crochet)
- Yarn over, insert hook from front side of work to back and to front again around post of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops (1 loop on hook).
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djhixson
Oct 20, 2018
how do I make it wider?

AFCAP Editor
Nov 12, 2018
Hi there! Just increase 191 to your desired width. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks!

Zeemer
Sep 22, 2017
I instantly fell in love the moment I saw this Ripples of Joy Crochet Throw. The interplay of colors are strategically arranged in a way that is very pleasing to the eyes. I imagine the colors of ice cream - strawberry, vanilla, pistachios. I like how this was designed as it veers away from the usual very bright reds and greens used during the Christmas season. Happy crocheting!

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