Water Ripples Crochet Afghan
Don't you just love the way one small pebble can cause a huge ripple effect over a still lake? The Water Ripples Crochet Afghan mimics that beautiful sight. This is one of the prettiest simple crochet patterns you can find.
A soft blue hugs your shoulder and transports you to a relaxing seaside getaway. It's a unique ripple crochet pattern in that the ripples are quite small and round, but that's why we like it! Make your own today and see how comfortable and impressive the finished product is.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge11 sc and 12 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Finished SizeApprox 56" x 65" [142 x 165 cm]
Materials List
- Bernat® Denimstyle™ (100 g/3.5 oz; 179 m/196 yds): Contrast A: Bermuda (03201) - 7 balls; Contrast B: Canvas (03006) - 7 balls
- Hook: Size 6 mm (U.S. J/10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Instructions:
Note: When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color. Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed.
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Stripe Pat
With A, work 1 row. With B, work 1 row. These 2 rows form Stripe Pat.
With A, ch 178. Mark every 50th ch for easier counting.
1st row: (RS). 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 4 ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 sc in each of next 4 ch. *3 sc in next ch. 1 sc in each of next 4 ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 sc in each of next 4 ch. Rep from * to last ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join B. Turn.
2nd row: With B, ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. *3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join A. Turn. Last row forms Ripple Pat. First 2 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont in Ripple Pat until work from beg measures approx 65" [165 cm], ending with 1 row of A.
Fasten off.
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Jayayay
Aug 13, 2018
This is next on my list to make for a baby shower. Those cool blues are so calming, I can only imagine this blanket would suit a nursery. Though I like that it's not a "baby" blanket and can grow with the child.
KathrynAllison
Jun 28, 2018
This crochet afghan has such a calming look to it. I love the subtle ripples and the color is so serene. I bet this pattern would also make a great baby blanket.
Zeemer
Oct 31, 2017
What a cool and refreshing sight! This is what this Water Ripples Crochet Afghan offers us crocheters. The light and medium blue colors create a blend of ocean blue color that is very refreshing and invigorating. Yarns used are so soft and snuggly.
KNOLES3
Jun 04, 2017
Hi, was wondering what the multiples are in this pattern. I would like to make it smaller. Thanks!
happyhanna
Jan 03, 2017
The link suggested that this afghan would only take 2 nights. It is easy, and it is lovely, but I have been working on it for about 8 hours total and am only 1/3 of the way done. I don't think I am that slow, that being said, I am loving the way it is turning out, good thing I didn't start it for a 2016 Christmas present.
Lynne
Oct 04, 2016
HELP I am just learning how to crochet II have chained I have worked row and have followed the pattern sc in nd ch from hook sc in each of next ch Miss next ch sc in each of next ch Then I started the repeat pattern sc in next ch sc in each of next ch Miss next ch sc in each of next ch Here is my question at the end of row should I be ending with the repeat pattern completed and then have stitch left over to do the sc in the last stitch Because I'm not When I'm on the last couple of inches I've ended up doing sc in next ch sc in next ch Miss next ch and then I have only stitch left I know that I've counted the initial chain of correctly I've started over twice with the same result not ending…Read More with the final part of the pattern -- sc in the next Please let me know if it is suppose to end with a completed repeated pattern or not Thanks
AFC Editor Julia
Oct 05, 2016
Hi Lynne, You should be able to complete your repeat section in full by the time you have one stitch left, allowing you to make those last 2 sc in the ch. The only thing I would suggest is that when you're starting off, after you chain 178, make sure you don't add any extra turning chains as that's already worked in for you. When you go in and stitch 2 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, make sure you don't accidentally skip any chains - let's say your hook will be in ch-sp 178 after you finish chaining, right next to it will be 177 and then you insert your hook into ch-sp 176 and work a sc stitch. That's your first of 2 sc sts. I hope that helps! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet
dlewis258 2588827
Feb 09, 2016
Frustrated that this yarn is discontinued, could you offer a substitution?
georgie1846
Jan 01, 2016
Could someone clarify these instructions. the pattern is just working rows 1 and 2 right? Then what do you mean when you say the last two rows form ripple pattern and first two rows the stripe pattern complete...isn't the whole pattern the ripple? And the last paragraph doesn't make sense...continue the stripe pattern and cont of ripple pattern????? I practiced this and the ripple pattern is coming out good. But the instructions at the end are confusing.....I always wanted to do a ripple pattern without doing the dec. and 2tog stitches. Is there a tutorial on this pattern? I hope someone replies !!!! Thanks
sweetrose46 250009 8
Jan 22, 2016
Georgie, If you look at the pattern it is striped in the 2 colors and the ripple is the waves. What they want you to do is continue the 2 rows alternating the 2 colors for the stripes and following the directions to make the waves. I hope this helps. It is a very pretty blanket. sweetrose46
daniellelemire1 41 96100
Dec 01, 2015
Could someone please tell me how to change colours on every row? Do you work one row on the wrong side and one on the right side or do work with several balls of yarn? Thank you.
Member 0896382
Feb 11, 2016
I was wondering the same thing. I was so excited to start this until I read the instructions through. I started a second ball of yarn. Only up to the third row so i'll have to see how it works out.
Crafter 15095
Jul 24, 2014
Gorgeous pattern. Different because the ripples are so short. Very pretty in colors shown (blue & white). Very nice at half size (for a baby)!!
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