A Free Crochet Blanket Pattern in 8 Sizes – The Cosy Ripples Blanket
Are you looking for a gorgeous, heirloom style crochet blanket pattern that mixes the traditional with modern elegantly and timlessly?
Written for 8 sizes from preemie to king, you may be surprised how quickly the Cosy Ripples crochet blanket pattern works up!
It looks absolutely stunning when using two or more colours. I love the effect that changing colour every row has on this design – those stitches really do pop and come into their own when you do.
Although, if you are not a fan of lots of ends you can easily make this crochet blanket pattern in a solid colour or add pops of another colour every now and then. This is what my testers did. You can see some of their photos below.
Inspiration behind the design
I have wanted to use this stitch – the V stitch ripple – in a design for a wee while now. And I always knew that I wanted to change colour every row. The thought of those ends to sew in were probably the reason why I waited! But, boy, were they worth it!!
This blanket gets so many ohh’s and ahh’s from people when they come to visit. My mother-in-law sat down on the chair (she NEVER sits in the living room as she always uses dining chairs) just so she could cover herself up with it. I know that I SHOULD gift to her maybe for Christmas or something, but it looks like another one will be the WIP in the corner for her Christmas gift.
Do you love it as much as I do?
Construction of the design
The Cosy Ripples Blanket is worked in rows using the V stitch ripple. But do not be intimidated by the name of the stitch – it is primarily just double crochets and chains. Straightening the edges is optional if you prefer the wavy edges!
As it is a ripple stitch each repeat has an increase and a decrease, so you will be a master at it by the time you have completed the blanket!
Once you get the hang of the stitch there is an enjoyable rhythm to this one which I found perfect for crocheting whilst my hubby watched the Big Bang Theory for the 746th time ….
Video Tutorials
And to make it easier I have a video tutorial for both right and left handed crocheters taking you through the first 3 rows as I a make a washcloth size.
Why not grab some 4 weight (aran) cotton yarn and make a washcloth with me before you start to make the blanket? I used 3 colours for the washcloth and golly I love it! It’s also a great way to experiment with colour options.
The Yarn
You may remember for the baby version I used Paintbox Simply Aran – it seems to be one of my go-to yarns at the moment!
However, for this mustard and cream larger version I have used a yarn that is currently only available in the UK – Women’s Institute Aran from HobbyCraft. It is a 4 weight yarn and comes in 400g balls (660m / 721yds). It is easy to work with and does not bobble or split.
But you can use any #4 weight (aran) yarn for your blanket. I particularly like working with:
Mighty Stitch by WeCrochet / Knitpicks
Get the PDF pattern!
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Check out my Tester’s versions!
Aren’t they fab?! Kari and Dahliact made the baby versions ready for the 2023 Preemie Crochet Challenge. Kari changed colours every row as I did in her red and white version, while dahliact changed colours every other row in the blue and yellow combo. Anita and VisionsInfinite went for wider and varied width stripes which also look fabulous. And you can see the more classic, and gorgeous, colour combos of DarTDesigns and Cameoknits.
The pattern specifics:
Materials:
| · #4 weight yarn – see sizing below for approximate yardage. · 5mm (I) hook · Scissors · Tapestry needle |
Gauge:
| My gauge was 2 repeats and 6 rows in 4” |
Sizing:
There are several sizes to this blanket pattern (sizes are approximate and unblocked):
Preemie – 16” wide by 22” long. (approx.580 yards)
Baby – 22” wide by 30” long (approx. 700 yds)
Lapghan – 36” wide by 48” long (approx. 1400 yds)
Throw (small) – 54” wide by 66” long (approx. 1700 yds)
Throw (large) – 60” wide by 72” long (approx. 2000 yds)
Twin / Single – 66” wide by 90” long (approx. 2400 yds)
Queen / Double – 90” wide by 108” long (approx. 3000 yds)
King – 108” wide by 108” long (approx. 3600 yards)
Abbreviations used:
| · Ch(s) – chain(s) · St(s) – stitch(es) · Sc – single crochet · Dc – double crochet · TC – treble crochet · V st – V stitch (see special stitches) · Dc2tog – double crochet 2 together (see special stitches) · Sk – skip · Rep – repeat · Ss – Slip stitch(es) · Sp – space · FO – Fasten off |
Other notes:
| – Written in US terms. – Your initial starting chain will be quite a bit longer than your finished blanket – the ripples ‘eat’ some of the length when they are created. – I changed color at the end of each row for my blankets. – Where the sizes are different they will be identified as preemie (baby / lapghan / small throw / large throw / twin / queen / king) |
Special Stitches used in this crochet blanket pattern:
**Note: all of these stitches below are worked in the videos above.**
V Stitch:
For the purposes of this pattern the V stitch consists of (dc, ch1, dc) all in the same stitch.
Dc2tog:
To work a dc2 together – YO, insert hook into first indicated st, YO and pull through. YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. YO and insert hook into second indicated stitch, YO and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook. Stitch completed.
Note: in row 1 you will YO, insert hook into first indicated st, YO and pull through. YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Sk next ch, YO and insert hook into second indicated stitch, YO and pull through, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook. Stitch completed.
In row 2 and all subsequent rows you will be working into the ch1 spaces of you V st and skipping the dc2tog on previous rows.
Treble crochet (tc):
To work a tc – YO twice, insert hook into indicated st, YO and pull through, *YO and pull through 2 sts. Rep from * twice more. Stitch complete.
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The Cosy Ripples Crochet Blanket Pattern:
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Row 1: Ch 100 (142 / 212 / 310 / 352 / 394 / 492 / 604)
Dc in 3rd ch from hook, *sk2 chs, V st in next ch, sk2 chs, (V st, ch1, V st) in next ch, sk2 chs, V st in next ch, sk2 chs, dc2tog over the next 3 ch’s (see note in special stitches). Rep from * across until you have 4 sts left.
Note: you will have just completed a single V st at this point
Sk2 ch’s, dc2tog over the last 2 chs.
Turn.
Row 2: Note: in this row you will only be working into the ch1 spaces from the V sts of the previous row, with the only exceptions being the first and last st of the previous row.
Ch2, dc in ch1 sp of next V st from previous row (these count as a dc2tog) * V st in the next ch1 sp, (V st, ch1, V st) in the next ch1 sp, V st in the next ch1 sp, dc2tog over the next 2 ch 1 sps (note: you will ignore your dc2tog from the previous row completely).
Rep from * omitting the final dc2tog. To finish the row: dc2tog over the next ch1 sp and the dc2tog that started the previous row.
Rows 3 on: Rep row 2 until blanket is as tall as desired or 3” shorter than height stated in sizes section above.
At this point you can leave your blanket as it is, FO and weave in ends if you would like to.
Squaring off your blanket: (in colour of choice)
Row 1 (across the top): Turn, Ch1, tc in first st, *dc into next st, sk the ch1 sp, hdc in next st, [sc in next st, sk the next ch1 sp] 3 times, sc in next st, hdc in next st, sk the ch1 sp, dc in next st, tc into the dc2tog from the previous row . Rep from * across.
FO yarn and weave in ends.
Turn your blanket so you are working along the bottom edge. Attach your yarn in the first so that you can work across the bottom edge.
Row 2 (Bottom edge) : Ch1, sc in first st, *sc in ch2 sp, hdc into base of V-st, dc into next ch2 sp, tc into the base of the (v st, ch1, v st), dc in next ch2 sp, hdc into base of next v st, sc in next ch2 sp, sc into same chs as the dc2tog were worked. Rep from * across omitting final sc.
FO and weave in ends
Edging: (in colour of choice)
I added a simple hdc border to my blanket.
Round 1: Attach yarn to top right corner stitch (unless you are left handed then top left corner stitch).
Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st) work (hdc, ch1, hdc) in first st, hdc in each st across until you reach the final st of that side. (hdc, ch1, hdc) in last st, turn your blanket 90 degrees, work down the side and hdc evenly down the side of your blanket .
Note: I found working 2hdc in the end of each row worked well for me)
(hdc, ch1, hdc) in last st, turn your blanket 90 degrees, work along the bottom of your blanket and hdc in each st across.
(hdc, ch1, hdc) in last st, turn your blanket 90 degrees, work down the final side and hdc evenly up the side of your blanket.
Slip stitch to first st to join.
Round 2: Ch1, hdc in first st, *(hdc, ch1, hdc) in ch1 sp, hdc in each st across until you reach the next ch1 sp. Turn your blanket 90 degrees.
Rep from * 2 more times.
(hdc, ch1, hdc) in ch1 sp, hdc in each st across until you reach the final st to be worked, hdc in final st, slip st to first st to join.
FO and weave in ends.
Block if desired (I did not need to block mine).
Finally:
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