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This afghan looks so elegant but is so easy to make. After the first row, the same row is just repeated over and over, so a really easy pattern to learn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in light worsted weight cotton.

Size:

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn – see chart above for amounts
Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
yo = yarn over

Special stitch:
Dec – Decrease 3 stitches – yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, skip next stitch, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 20 plus 4.

Here is a chart of the first five rows.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:
34.25″ = 164
38.25″ = 184
42.5″ = 204
46.75″ = 224
50.75″ = 244

Row 1: Skip first 4 ch (counts as first dc), **(dc, ch1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, ch1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 2 ch, dec (uses next 3 ch), dc in next ch, dec (uses next 3 ch), dc in next 2 ch, ch1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 2 ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from ** across to end. Turn.

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as a dc), skip first dc **(dc, ch1, dc) in next dc, dc in next ch, dc in next dc, ch1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch, dec (uses next 3 dc), dc in next dc, dec (uses next 3 dc), dc in next ch, dc in next dc, ch1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch, (dc, ch1, dc) in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from ** across to end. The last dc will be in the top of the turning chain. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until afghan is desired length.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last double crochet of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

This is an old standard lace pattern that I have convered to a ripple. The sample is made in worsted weight cotton, but it would work well with most yarn weights and styles.

Size:
Sample is a 34 by 39 inch throw in worsted weight cotton yarn, but pattern can be easily adjusted to make any sized blanket.

Materials:
For 34 by 39 inch throw, 624 grams/22 ounces/1,050 yards worsted weight yarn
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
** = indicates section to repeat

Special stitches:
Shell – 5 dc in stitch or chain space indicated
V-stitch – 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in stitch or chain space indicated

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 32 plus 25.

For 34″ width started with chain of 153. (For 41″ width start with chain of 185). (For 48″ width start with chain of 217).

After the first row, I recommend stitiching through both the front and back loops of the preceding row.

Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook (first 4 ch count as dc and ch), skip 3 ch, shell in next ch, skip 3 ch, v-stitch in next ch, skip 1 ch, shell in next chain, skip 1 ch, v-stitch in next chain, skip 3 ch, shell in next ch, skip 3 ch, v-stitch in next chain. ** Skip 5 ch, shell in next chain, skip 5 chains, v-stitch in next chain, skip 3 ch, shell in next ch, skip 3 ch, v-stitch in next ch, skip 1 ch, shell in next chain, skip 1 ch, v-stitch in next chain, skip 3 ch, shell in next ch, skip 3 ch, v-stitch in next chain. ** Repeat across to end. Turn.

Row 2: Ch1, sl st in dc, sl st in ch1 sp, ch3 (count as dc), 2dc in same ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 2nd dc of next shell, v-stitch in 4th dc of same shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell. ** Shell in next ch1 sp, skip shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 2nd dc of next shell,  v-stitch in 4th dc of same shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell ** repeat across to last ch1 sp, 3dc in next ch1 sp. Turn.

Row 3: Ch1, sl st each of next 4 dc, sl st in ch1 sp, ch3 (count as dc), 2dc in same ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in space between two v-stitches, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell. ** Shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in space between two shells, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in space between two v-stitches, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell ** repeat across to last ch1 sp and 3dc, 3dc in next ch1 sp. Turn.

Row 4: Ch4 (counts at dc and ch), dc in first dc (forms first v-stitch), shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in space between shell and v-stitch, shell in space between v-stitch and shell, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp. ** V-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, skip ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in space between shell and v-stitch, shell in space between v-stitch and shell, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp ** repeat across to last 3dc, v-stitch in top of turning chain. Turn.

Row 5: Ch1, sl st in dc, sl st in ch, sl st in each of next 4 dc (see note about color changes), ch4 (counts as dc and ch1), dc in same dc (completes a v-stitch), shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in space between shells, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp. ** V-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in space between v-stitches, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in space between shells, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next ch1 sp. ** Repeat across to last shell and ch1 sp, v-stitch in 3rd dc of next shell. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 through 5 until blanket is desired length.  End with a row 4. Finish off and weave in end.

Note about color changes:
The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. For this blanket I recommend making color changes at the beginning of row 5 before the last slip stitch. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through to complete the last slip stitch. Weave in ends.

This blanket is designed to coordinate with the Wrapped Stitches Baby Hat. The wrapped stitches look more complicated than they are. The blanket is available in several sizes.

Sizes:

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
DK weight baby yarn, see chart above for amounts
Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl 
w2s = wrap two stitches – with yarn in back, slip two stitches to right needle purlwise. Bring yarn to front and slip the same two stitches back to left needle purlwise. Bring yarn to back and slip same two stitches back to right needle purlwise. Bring yarn to front and slip same two stitches back to left needle purlwise. Bring yarn to back and knit each of the two stitches.

Instructions:

Extra Small – Cast on 100
Small – Cast on 124
Medium – Cast 0n 148
Large – Cast 0n 172
Extra Large – Cast 0n 196

Row 1: (k2, p2) across to end
Rows 2 and 3: Repeat row 1 twice more
Row 4: (p2, k2) across to end
Rows 5 and 6: Repeat row 4 twice more
Row 7: k2, p2, (k22, p2) across to end
Row 8: k2, (p22, k2) across to last 2 stitches, p2
Row 9: k2, p2, (k4, w2s, k4, w2s, k4, w2s, k4, p2) across to end
Row 10: p2, k2, (p22, k2) across to end
Row 11: p2, (k22, p2) across to last 2 stitches, k2
Row 12: Repeat row 10.
Row 13: k2, p2, (k1, w2s, k4, w2s, k4, w2s, k7, p2) across to end
Row 14: Repeat row 8.
Row 15: Repeat row 7.
Row 16: Repeat row 10.
Row 17: p2, (k6, w2s, k4, w2s, k4, w2s, k2, p2) across to last 2 stitches, k2
Row 18: Repeat row 10.
Row 19: Repeat row 7.
Row 20: Repeat row 8.
Row 21: Repeat row 13.
Rows 22 to 24: Repeat rows 10 to 12.
Row 25: Repeat row 9.
Row 26: Repeat row 8.
Row 27: Repeat row 7.
Row 28: Repeat row 10.
Row 29: p2, (k3, w2s, k4, w2s, k4, w2s, k5, p2) across to last 2 stitches, k2
Row 30: Repeat row 10.
Repeat these 30 rows until blanket is desired length. Then work rows 1 through 6, cast off, finish off, secure and weave in end.

I love the basic Jacob’s Ladder Afghan, so thought it could only be even all the more wonderful in a ripple version.

The example is made in worsted weight acrylic.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn – see chart for amount
Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
tr = triple/treble crochet

Special stitch:
dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together (uses three stitches, decreases by two stitches) – [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

Instructions:

There are two tutorial videos available for this blanket. Part one covers the beginning and body of the blanket. Part two covers the finishing rows of the blanket.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 24 plus 1.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:
33.5″ = 145
39″ = 169
44.5″ = 193
50″ = 217
55.5″ = 241

Row 1: 2dc in 4th chain from hook, dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog (uses 3 ch), dc in next 2 ch, dc3tog ** dc in next 6 ch, 3dc in next ch, dc in next two ch, 3dc in next ch, dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog (uses 3 ch), dc in next 2 ch, dc3tog. Repeat from ** across to last 7 chains. Dc in next 6 ch, (2dc, tr) in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip 2 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch10, skip 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip 2 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.

Row 3: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch10, skip ch10, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.

Repeat row 3 until afghan is desired length. Work the last three rows as follows:

Second to last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch6, skip ch10, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.

Next to last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch6, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch6, skip ch6, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch6, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.

As you work the last row, you will need to draw up the loops of each loop column as you come to it. Starting at the bottom of the column, pull the first over the second and pull the second loop through it toward the front. Then pull that loop over the third loop and pull the third loop through to the front. Continue in this way up the column. You will then make stitches from the last row in this top loop to secure it.

If you would like to see a tutorial on looping, Linda of alottastitches has a great post about it, as well as a lot of other great tips on this blanket.

Last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in top loop, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in top loop, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in top loop, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Finish off and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last triple crochet of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

This afghan is quick and easy, has built in borders and edging, and looks the same on both sides. After the first three rows, the same row is just repeated over and over, so a really easy pattern to learn.

The example is made in light worsted weight cotton.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, see chart for amount
Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
tr = triple/treble crochet
yo = yarn over

There is a tutorial video as well.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 10 plus 8.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:
34.75″ = 148
39.5″ = 168
44.25″ = 188
49″ = 208
53.75″ = 228

Row 1: Dc in 5th chain from hook and in each chain across to the end. Turn.

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in each dc across to end. Turn.

Row 3: Ch3 (counts as a dc), skip first dc, dc in next four dc, ** skip 3 dc, (tr, ch4, sc) in next dc, ch3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from ** across to the end, the last dc being in the 3rd chain of the turning chain. Turn.

Row 4: Ch3 (counts as a dc), skip first dc, dc in next four dc, ** skip ch3 and sc, (tr, ch4, sc) in next ch4 sp, ch3, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from ** across to the end, the last dc being in the 3rd chain of the turning chain. Turn.

Repeat row 4 until afghan is desired length. Finish with the following three rows:

Third to last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), skip first dc, dc in next four dc, ** skip ch3 and sc, tr in next ch4 sp, ch2, dc onto the tr just made, ch1, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from ** across to the end, the last dc being in the 3rd chain of the turning chain. Turn.

Second to last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in each dc, chain and tr across to end. Turn.

Last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), dc in each dc across to end. Finish and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last double crochet of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

Edits:
10/26/14 – clarified repeat language by adding “Repeat from”