25 Colorful Crochet Afghan Patterns: Ripple Stitch
The ripple stitch is one of the most exciting crochet stitches around. Celebrate the day by making a colorful crochet afghan.

Afghans aren't just for cuddling up with during the winter months! Springtime is a perfect time of the year to crochet some colorful afghans. If you're wondering what stitch is best for your crochet afghan patterns, ripple stitch is the way to go! The ripple stitch is a visually stunning technique that will give your crocheted afghan a pretty ripple effect.
Using the ripple stitch when making your crocheted afghan may even make you feel like you are at the beach staring out at the small waves of the ocean, and there is nothing more relaxing than that! If the ripple stitch is your favorite, then you've come to the right place. These easy afghan patterns below are dedicated strictly to crochet afghan patterns that use the ripple stitch.
These colorful afghan patterns are just the thing to get your home ready for warm weather. Use the same rainbow-inspired colors that you see in these free crochet ripple afghans, or select your own bright yarn to create your own multicolored crochet ripple afghan.
The possibilities are endless with these free easy crochet patterns. Whatever you do, let the 25 Colorful Crochet Afghan Patterns: Ripple Stitch collection be your guide. Enjoy!
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Easy Crochet Ripple Patterns

If you've always wondered how to crochet a ripple afghan, be sure to take a look at these easy crochet ripple patterns. Made with beginner crocheters in mind, these are some of the easiest crochet ripple patterns you'll find. No matter your skill level, you'll surely discover your favorite ripple crochet pattern below.
Out of all the techniques used in making crochet afghan patterns, ripple stitch is one of the most popular because of how visually appealing the patterns are. If you're a newbie to the crochet world, be sure you learn this fabulous stitch; the easy crochet afghans below are a great place to start!
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Intermediate Ripple Crochet Patterns

These bright and beautiful crochet ripple patterns are intended for the more advanced crocheters. You're welcome to use the colors suggested in the original pattern, or feel free to select your own colorful combination.
These colorful crochet patterns are a little tougher than the ones above but they still aren't super difficult. If you feel the easy ones are getting too simple, try one of these ripple stitch crochet patterns.
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Colorful Round Crochet Ripple Patterns

For something a little different, try one of these round crochet patterns. Using the ripple stitch, you'll be able to achieve a unique round ripple crochet afghan to be used for anything you wish. These round crochet blankets make great baby blankets and crochet throws for a chair or couch in your living room.
I love that these patterns are so unlike normal ripple crochet afghans and they are bound to be a conversation piece when you have guests. These round ripple patterns also make fantastic gift ideas for anyone in your life.
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sajames195 9874815
Aug 09, 2013
All are beautiful. Would like to see 5 point star pattern.

maysonbaumgartner 7421845
Mar 07, 2013
I can not wait to start on these afgrans.

jhawe1 9290812
Sep 14, 2012
all free crochet patterns is very helpful,has many ideas and crafts for all ages,great ideas on crocheting all patterns,and answering many questions ,great site

dorcaspwillis 0404 136
May 04, 2012
I will be happy this summer, making beautiful gifts from all of the free patterns,thank you.

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