Quickie Ripple

[Stitchinpick]

I posted this on the Show and Tell and the pattern was requested. It is just a basic ripple (which means even though I wrote it, it may not be very original.) I used an 10-mm N hook and two strands of off white Super Saver yarn. I made it in just a couple days, for a quickie wedding gift.

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N-Hook Ripple Afghan


Finished Size: Approximately 46" x 66"

MATERIALS

Worsted Weight Yarn (4-ply) approximately 61 ounces
Crochet hook, size N (10.00 mm)

Note: Entire afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Chain 160 loosely

Row 1 Single crochet (sc) in second chain (ch) from hook and in next 9 chs, 3 sc in next ch (This makes the mountain). Sc in next 10 chs. * Skip next 2 ch (This makes the valley), sc in next 10 chs, 3 sc in next chain, sc in next 10 chs. Repeat from * across to end. 161 sc.

Row 2-End Chain 1, turn. Working in back loops only, pull up a loop in the first two sc, yarn over (YO) and draw through all 3 loops on hook (this turns two sc into one sc). Sc in next 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc. * Sc in next 10 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc. Repeat from * across to last segment. Sc in 9 sc, pull up a loop in last 2 sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 161 sc.

When Afghan is length wanted, finish off. Weave in all ends.

[xmaystarx]

Thanks for the pattern!

[RachelG]

It may be basic, but I think it's quite nice. :manyheart

[swapnae]

It's beautiful, and I wish we had the weather for it here...

[faithpa76]

Thanks for posting that! What a beautifully simple pattern!

[yarncat]

Thanks for the pattern,Linda!

[kitaro320]

It's actually called a Cheveron and no it's not original. I've got several of these patterns from different booklets and leaflets that call for this. It's been around for a long time. Very nice tho.

[vernzap]

Thanks for the post. The afghan is beautiful.

[Rosemary]

It looks very elegant in white. It will make a nice gift.

[junerose]

This is so beautiful, I cannot wait to have a go. It will be my first ripple afghan. I must finish some of my wip's first though. Well at least one of them. lol

[mimi_mia]

Thank you for the pattern of your beautiful ripple afghan. I love it done in the solid color, they are so often done in a stripe. Congratulations to the couple that recieves it :manyheart

[melectric]

I love blankets that don't take a long time to finish, I will have to try it.

[silvermoon42]

I also saw this under the show and tell, but I am iffy about asking people for patterns as it is their work and I figure if they want to share it they will. But I was so excited when I saw that you posted this pattern, it is such a nice afghan and it's greatly appriciated (obviously not only by me!)

Thanks again!

-Kelli

[lmartine]

I think your version of this pattern is awesome! I am making it with 6 rows each of shades of green. I love how fast it is working up. Thanks!:cheer

[flybabytina]

Oooooo..... I know what pattern I am using for my first afghan!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Tina

[silvermoon42]

I have a question concerning this pattern. In row 2 it says in back loops only, is that for the whole row, or just when turning the 2sc into 1sc? I don't want to go on with the row until I know if I'm working in just back loops for all the sc in the row or the whole stitch, figured someone would be able to help me out :)

-Kelli

[Stitchinpick]

It is for the entire afghan. When you only crochet in the back loops, it creates a lovely ribbing texture and added thickness and stretchiness. You will love the texture.

[silvermoon42]

Thanks a lot! I am now on about my 9th row :hook , I AM loving the texture. I use Caron Simply Soft for pretty much everything that I crochet and it is just so soft and light/fluffy.:c9 I can't wait until it's done, I'm alternating black and pink, I think it'll be cute I'll keep you updated, and hopefully for christmas I'll get that digital camera I hoped for :photo Thanks again!


-Kelli

[Broncrochets]

Thanks so much for posting this. :clap It's perfect for a last-minute Xmas gift I need to make. :hook I think it's great - simple & classy. :manyheart

Bron

[schcrochet]

It's beautiful, I've made more ripples than I can count, but never with 2 threads, an interesting idea. Bet that did make it go really fast. The texture too seems to show up more in your picture with the two strands of yarn. Nice work!

[cdgayer]

Thanks for this pattern! I finished mine last week--it took my slow hands about a week to finish it. I used scrap yarn I had around the house, and used off-white as the main color. I'm giving it away for Christmas. Again, thanks for sharing this with us.

[Jimmie Lu]

About how many hours did it take you?

[flybabytina]

Thanks for this pattern! I finished mine last week--it took my slow hands about a week to finish it. I used scrap yarn I had around the house, and used off-white as the main color. I'm giving it away for Christmas. Again, thanks for sharing this with us.

I would love to see a picture of your finished afghan... it sounds wonderful!

Tina

[Stitchinpick]

I certainly hope everyone posts their photos! I would love to see them.

[schcrochet]

About how many hours did it take you?

Enjoyed looking at your blogger or blogspot blog, couldn't get into your other one, said page didn't exist.

Nice work indeed!

Left you a message in blogger or blogspot. But, am confused. Is blogspot and blogger the same thing?

[Scorpio59]

I'm going to try a swatch with some spare yarn. I've never used an N hook before. Worth a try! Beautiful work! Thanks!

[MammaD.]

It's so elegent. So glad you posted the pattern. Cann't wait to do it. Thanks.:)

[Rosesandtea]

Thanks for the pattern. I have started one and hopefully I will finish it for my dd's birthday in late January! (Have to do it in secret!) It's a nice pattern.

[woogster]

Thanks for the pattern! It took me quite a while to finish with school but I finished it this morning....and I love it along with the rest of the family!

[Stitchinpick]

Please post your finished afghans! We all love to see the different colors and stuff. :cheer

[msmitchell04]

Stichinpick,

I just discovered this website today through a search for a super easy ripple afghan. Since I'm "pattern-challenged" I've had a hard time finding one that I can follow. I just wanted you to know that I printed out your directions this afternoon along with the clarification from Silvermoon and I'm already on my 5th row. Since it's just practice until I can get to the yarn store, it's in some pretty ugly colors right now. I plan to start over in solid colors. I got a digital camera for Christmas this year so as soon as I finish I'll post one of my finished blanket. I'm so proud!!!

[msmitchell04]

Man, I was so proud of myself for finally being able to follow a pattern, but looking at my ripple from a distance - you can tell I've messed it up. My grandmother tells me I'm "pattern illiterate" but that's why I'm better at creating my own stuff. On this Quickie Ripple pattern, once I get to row 2, things aren't lining up. I'm counting everything the way it says, but I'm pretty sure it's me and not the pattern as others have used it successfully. I'm having problems when I get to my mountains:think . Since I've already crocheted 3sc on the previous row, which one of the three do I use on the next row? Do I insert my hook into the back loop of all htree and sc as one? Please help! I really want this to turn out right.

[Lucki721]

Hi! I'm hoping to start on this project pretty soon. I was wondering if 4 one pound Caron skeins will be enough?

[brenmichelle20]

well the gift actually, Did they like the present, it looks beautiful...

[msmitchell04]

Ok, I frogged it and started over. It's still not right. I figured out how to make the mountains and valleys line up, but now my edges aren't in line. It seems like towards the end of one side, I crochet less as I go down the valley so that each row it takes less titches before I have to skip 2. This is the easiest pattern I've ever seen. Why can't I get it?????

[Lucki721]

Hi! I can try to help you, since I am on the 4th row now, lol! Do you keep getting stuck at the ends or somewhere in the middle?

I find that making sure you have no interruptions while doing this project is key, since you have to count. In the first few rows anyway, to make sure your ends come out even. When you get to the final two stitches, are you combining them into one single crochet? That is important, as it makes the ends even as well. You have to Yarn Over (YO) and pull up a loop, go to the next stitch, Yarn Over again, and there should be 3 loops on your crochet hook, Yarn Over and pull thru all 3 loops on the hook, and that should be the end of the row. On the next row, do the same thing, chain 1 though, then do the YO thing, and go about your mountains and valleys.

Hope this helps somewhat...if not let us know...I had the worst time with ripples, some ripples are harder than others for some reason.

[semivirtual]

I've started this afghan by holding two different colors together - a dandelion yellow and white - sort of a heathered look.

Great simple pattern, thanks!

[SheWolf]

Argh! 2 weeks too late! This is the exact pattern I was trying to find to recreate a knitted one my aunt made for my mom a bajillion years ago.

Ah well. I'm saving this anyway!

[Leslie]

My grandmother made my husband and I a ripple aphgan thirty years ago.I want to make one for my kids -thanks for the pattern!

[j_kawano]

I am planning on doing this pattern as a christmas present for my husband. :)

[Lavenia]

I love this pattern! I started it this week. I bought 4 1 lb. skeins of yarn, I hope that will be enough. My problem is that I either have an extra stitch or not enough. I count all the way through but it still comes out with extra stitches. :eek Oh no!:( I'm gonna have to FROG it! I see what I have (or haven't) done. I'm not finishing each row right. Oh well, starting over again. In Lavenia's battle with the yarn: Yarn 1, Lavenia 0!:lol :hook :yarn Be back when I'm back to this point again.

[Linda1955]

Linda,
Thanks for the pattern. Your afghan is georgeous. So far I have made two with another one started. The pattern is fast and easy. I love it.

Thanks,
Linda

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

I am definitely going to give this pattern a try! Thank you for posting it!

[Tiga]

I'm making this right now, but me being me, had to make some changes:

1. I'm doing stripes
2. I'm throwing a few rows of dc for interest.
3. I'm doing the stripes using the painting with yarn technique.

I have written down all my changes, and when I'm done, I'll post the modifications on my blog. I hope I can get this done by this weekend, as I want to get this to my Grandma asap. She's not doing well, and I really want her to have something I made her before she leaves us.

[LovelyLovely]

I have written down all my changes, and when I'm done, I'll post the modifications on my blog. I hope I can get this done by this weekend, as I want to get this to my Grandma asap. She's not doing well, and I really want her to have something I made her before she leaves us.
:candle :rose Sorry to hear about your Grandma not doing well.:rose :candle

I loved that you are doing a variety of colors and textures(single & doublecrochet). I also loved the Afghan in all white. Nice that you can do so much with what sounds like an easy pattern...
:knit I will have to try this now.:dog

[disneypal]

Your afghan is so lovely - thank you for posting the pattern.

[Riohnna]

Thank you! :manyheart

[Tiga]

Nice that you can do so much with what sounds like an easy pattern...


That's what's great about these basic patterns; they are like a white sauce in cooking. Great on their own, but with a few additions, you can have a cheese sauce, or a hollandaise sauce or alfredo!

My Grandma wants an afghan that matches her sofa, which has shades of rose, burgundy and green in it, so that's why I'm doing the stripes for her.

I'm adding the dc b/c all those scs make my hands hurt - it's a purely practical adaptation that also looks good!

[lhasaapsolady]

Great job. The bride and groom will love it, and it will match any decor.

[Bejae_60]

awesome.........thank you

[Lavenia]

:hook I'm still working on my afghan! I just love it:manyheart I have only worked it while I'm at work.(I'm a hospice nurse). I like something I can work on & put down to care for my patient then return to it when I can. I'll take a picture & work on posting it! I got past my trouble spot & am enjoying working on it.

[misssmaggie]

So pretty !!! Thanks for sharing!

[alibra]

It is the simplicity of the blanket that makes it truly beautiful, what a nice gift!

[RoseRed]

beautiful!!!

[zebracakefreak]

I will definitely be trying this, I haven't made a ripple before so wish me luck! What difference does using two strands make? Just a thicker blanket? Would it be possible to do this using only one strand of yarn?

~Jessica

[carlyon]

old ideas make for great new projects

[theluckielizard]

Hello! I just wanted to say that I love this pattern. Here is a lick to my version of this ripple.
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=91590
I am already planning another one where the colors fade from Light to Dark and it will be done in Beiges and Browns.
Thanks again for this great pattern.

[rashidah]

Very nice and thank you for the patten.

[MrsGrizz]

I found this pattern the other day and started making an afghan for my mom. I had previously tried other ripple/chevron/zig zag patterns and had trouble with them, but this pattern is great and easy to follow. Thanks for posting it!

I would like to make one for my husband, but wider, possibly that would fit on our queen size bed. Can anyone tell me how this pattern would be increased, i.e. possibly by multiples of 10? I'm somewhat new to crocheting and not sure how to increase a pattern in order to make it wider so any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!