Faded Ripple ~ Free Crochet Pattern

This ripple pattern puts a new twist on a classic afghan crochet pattern. This stitch pattern works for afghans/throws, or wraps, or scarves, or a variety of other projects. Faded ripple is a great stitch to use with stripes, as it gives a pretty detail to color changes. It can be used with just about any size yarn and the coordinating hook. I do not recommend novelty yarns, as the textures of the yarn can make the stitches difficult or just take away from the look of the stitch pattern.

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Faded Ripple
a new take on an old pattern
Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot

Sizes:
Whatever size you want to make!

Yarn:
Pretty much any size “regular” yarn. Not recommended for novelty yarns

Hook:
Whichever size coordinates with your yarn.

Gauge:
Not important! Though you may want to make a 2 repeat (56 chains to begin) swatch that is a few rows tall to determine how many repeats you need for your own finished item. (For example, if your swatch measures 10 inches, you know each repeat is 5 inches. If you are making a baby blanket and want it to be about 36 inches, you will ch enough for 7 repeats (7 rep x 5 inches = 35 inches) in order to get the size you want.)

Stitches and Skills used:
Ch ~ chain
dc ~ double crochet
dc2tog ~ double crochet 2 together (explained)
cl ~ cluster (explained)
St(s) ~ stitch(es)
Sk ~ skip
Beg ~ beginning
Rep ~ repeat

cl ~ cluster: for this pattern the cluster stitch is a cluster of 2 dcs worked together in the same st as follows:
yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo, pull back through stitch (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook) yo, insert hook through same stitch, yo, pull hook back through stitch (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 3 loops.

Pattern:

Ch a multiple of 28

Row 1: dc in bottom loop of 4th ch from hook, (sk1, cl in the next ch) 5 times, sk1, (cl, ch3, cl) in next ch, (sk1, cl in the next ch) 6 times, *skip 3 chs, cl in the next ch, (sk1, cl in the next ch) 5 times, sk1 (cl, ch3, cl) in next ch, (sk1, cl in the next ch) 6 times, rep from * until end of row is reached

Starting with row 2 you will be working in the spaces between the cluster stitches. This means you will be inserting your hook under the v at the top of the previous row, and the bar just below it. Make sure to reference the photos above to be sure you are placing your stitches correctly.

Row 2: ch3, dc in first sp (counts as first cl), (cl in the next sp) 5 times, (cl, ch3, cl) in ch3 sp, (cl in the next sp) 6 times, *skip 1 sp, (cl in the next sp) 6 times, (cl, ch3, cl) in ch3 sp, (cl in the next sp) 6 times, rep from * until end of row is reached, without making last cl. To make last st, work a dc2tog as follows:

yo, insert hook into next sp, yo, pull through st, (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into top ch of the beg ch3 of the previous row, yo, pull through st, (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through all loops

Rep row 2 to desired length

Tips:
When changing color, do not finish off last st of your row, make the st all the way to the last yo/pull through and stop. Change color and make the final yo/pull though with the new color, then start the next row. This will make your color change look more finished.

Here is a chart for you as well. It does not show that the stitches are worked in between the clusters, but otherwise, it is true to the pattern.

For my baby blanket, I used a #5 yarn (Berroco Weekend Chunky, 5 skeins each of: 6923 Tomatillo, 6904 Pebble, 6957 Grape, 6941 Sea Glass) and started with a chain of 140. I then edged it with 2 rows of sc, placing 2sc in the side of each row, and 2sc in each cl on the top and bottom of the blanket. If I were to make it again, I might start with 112 chains, and make each color 2 rows so that I could carry the yarn up one side for the color changes; I hate weaving in ends!!

Here are some color plan options, my baby blanket used the last one. (They are shown with 4 colors, 1 row at a time, but, as I said before, I would make them each 2 rows so that the yarn can be carried up the side)

And…here are some samples in other weight yarns made by my fabulous testers!!

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