The Wripple Crochet Blanket

Warm and elegant as can be, The Wripple Crochet Blanket is a great way to show off your crochet skills! The easy crochet afghan pattern would make a great gift idea for a housewarming party or bridal shower, too.

From the blogger: "This easy-peasy blanket features stretched, W-shaped ripples. Made without complicated decreases, it uses a simple, one-row repeat. Customize it using your favorite colors or by adjusting the stripe sequence. Skills used basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, crocheting flat in rows, changing colors, increasing, decreasing by skipping stitches, crocheting in the back loop only. Skill level: Easy. Finished size: Child’s blanket or throw: 43.5” (110.5 cm) wide x 43” (109 cm) long. Materials: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn (100% acrylic, 5 oz/141 g/236 yd/216 m) – 3 skein(s) in 4967 Cool Stripe (CA), or approximately 708 yd (647.5 m) in any (CYC weight name) weight yarn. Red Heart Super Saver yarn (100% acrylic, 7 oz/198 g/364 yd/333 m) – 2 skein(s) in 368 Paddy Green (CB), or approximately 728 yd (666 m) in any medium weight yarn. U.S. Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge 17 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge17 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.