pattern for the amish granny ripple crochet afghan

After some thought, I suddenly realized that a spike stitch would make a good alternative … so here we are. A ripple seemed like it would be fun but still wasn’t tickling my fancy. Only to create a ribbed effect.Granny squares are regaining popularity but I really didn’t want to do more squares. Variation 1 - Ribbed Ripple:īeginning with Row 2, work all stitches in the back loop Leave 5 or 6 inch ends of each color of yarn to weave in. Yarn over with new color of yarn and pull through 3 Of yarn when you have the last 3 loops left on your hook to finish Changing colorsĪt end of row, when working the 2 st dec, drop the current color If you are using more than one color of yarn, I suggestĬhanging colors every 2 rows.

Repeat Row 2 until afghan is desired length changing, colors asĭesired. Row 2: Skip first stitch dc in next 7 dc, 3 dc in next dc,ĭc in next 6 dc *work 3 st dec in next 3 stitches, dc in next 6ĭc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc Repeat from * across. Work another row or two and they should even up. Note: The valleys will probably be shallower than the peaks at this

Next ch, dc in next 6 ch *work 3 st dec in next 3 ch, dc in next 6Ĭh, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 6 ch Repeat from * across. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook dc in next 6 ch, 3 dc in Yo and pull through remaining 3 loops onĬhain a multiple of 16 stitches plus 2 stitches.įor a 40 inch wide afghan in worsted weight yarn, chain 130.įor a 55 inch wide afghan in worsted weight yarn, chain 178.įor a 41 inch wide afghan in sport weight/3-ply yarn, chain 178. 2 st dec - 2 stitch decrease (also known as: dcdec or dc2tog) *yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo and Pull loop through stitch, yo and pull through first 2 loops on (Increase or decrease your hook size if you crochet tightly orĪbbreviations/Stitches: ch - chain dc - double crochet yo - yarn over 3 st dec - 3 stitch decrease (also known as: dc3tog) *yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo and

Crochet hook size G for sport weight/3-ply yarn.Crochet hook size I for worsted weight yarn.I made a 40 inchīy 60 inch afghan using 10 three ounce skeins of variegated About 12 ouncesĮach of 3 different colors (36 ounces total) will make a 40 inch byĦ0 inch afghan (the ideal size for Project Linus). Worsted weight acrylic yarn in desired colors.This afghan works up fairly quickly and is good

Pattern for the amish granny ripple crochet afghan