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88 Comments to “Shell and V-stitch Round Ripple Blanket”

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   JackieJuly 28, 2012 at 10:20 pm

   just came across this pattern and decided to try it already! I got stuck on round 10 where it says “skip 4 dc, in space between dc work (dc, cdc), h2, ch1” could you please explain what the cdc and h2 are? I can’t really figure out what that means I should do? Thanks!!

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     MamaJuly 28, 2012 at 11:08 pm

     Wow! Thank you. You caught some bad editing that happens with my sticky mouse sometimes. It should read “skip 4 dc, in space between dc work (dc, ch2, dc), ch1.” which I’m sure will make much more sense. I’ve fixed it in the pattern. Thanks for letting me know and sorry that was like that and made you have to pause on the blanket. I’m so excited you are making one.

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       JackieJuly 29, 2012 at 6:17 am

       Thanks so much for the help!! 🙂 Loving the blanket already!!
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       Sande FrancisAugust 3, 2013 at 1:06 pm

       I seem to be stuck in the same place! On row 10 after the 4th “skip 4dc,” I’m at the ch2 space in the 3rd V-st, not really “between 2dc” as in earlier rounds. I’ve tried going on from there, but my st count is just not correct. I’m hoping you can help me understand how this row goes.

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         Sande FrancisAugust 3, 2013 at 1:23 pm

         AHA – my mistake was on round 9! Now I’m OK. Thanks.
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   AngelJuly 29, 2012 at 12:34 am

   This blanket is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your patterns. Your directions are well written and easy to follow.
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   SharonJuly 29, 2012 at 6:28 pm

   Beautiful! Round afghans are my favorite and this one is super.
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   Bessie StarksAugust 11, 2012 at 1:10 pm

   Hello! This is a beautiful pattern! What are the instructions for round 16?

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     MamaAugust 11, 2012 at 6:41 pm

     Round 16 is a repeat of round 14. For all the rounds after 15, repeat round 14 for even rounds and round 15 for odd rounds.

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       JessiieNovember 20, 2015 at 4:34 am

       I love your circle pattern and am working on it now. I am looking door a pattern to crochet Pippy Longstockings doll for my great granddaughter. Do you by any chance know where I can find it?

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         MamaNovember 20, 2015 at 10:54 am

         All I could find was one in Swedish: http://www.galnaigarn.blogspot.se/2015/07/har-kommer-lilla-pippi.html
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   Anne N StoddardOctober 8, 2012 at 12:26 pm

   Wow!!!! Mama, this is truly a wonderful pattern, thank you so much for sharing it…. I have been on a binge of crocheting round afghans ;-), guess what everyone is getting for Christmas ….. this one is a keeper, I am having fun working on it, think I will make several in different colors for the Abused Women’s Shelter, know that they will love them. God Bless you for sharing. Anne
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   RickieOctober 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm

   I love this pattern it is so neat
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   christineOctober 11, 2012 at 6:33 pm

   What a beautiful pattern. I’m a leftie, so I’m gonna give it a try for my next project!

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     ClariceApril 28, 2013 at 8:10 pm

     Just started and rounds started to curl. Any suggestions? Pattern is just beautiful. I hope I can fix my obvious error. lol
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   JeanOctober 12, 2012 at 7:45 pm

   Another gorgeous one that intrigues with different combos of stitches. I’m compiling quite a list. Need to watch for yarn sales!
   Thanks, again.
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   Bev COctober 22, 2012 at 10:49 pm

   Hello,

   Thanks so much for the pattern for the blanket. Could you please tell me if you are using the American or English terms in regards to treble/double crochet.

   Happy days.
   Bev.xoxo

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     MamaOctober 22, 2012 at 10:54 pm

     American. Double crochet = wrap yarn once, insert needle and pull up a loop. Pull through two loops, pull through two loops.
     Treble crochet = wrap yarn twice, insert needle and pull up a loop. Pull through two loops three times.
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    Peggy ParnellNovember 29, 2012 at 8:25 am

    This pattern is something I’ve been looking for as I am making as many afghans as possible for a crippled childrens hospital here in Okla.City in memory of our daughter we lost to ovarian cancer.My problem right now is my printer is acting up and I can”t get the pattern printed and I”ve really wanted it and a good ripple pattern to add to the afghans I”m making.There are 120 children there from newborns to 17 years of age.This has me at a place I don”t like to be.Thank you for the pattern even if I can”t get it Mrs. Parnell.
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    suzannDecember 4, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Hi, this Blanket is Awsome, Iam making many blankets but not so prity like this Shell & V-stitch. Can you please send this Blanket by video please. Thank you very much

    suzann
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    KatherineJanuary 3, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Thanks for the beautiful pattern. I just made it in a chunky raspberry and trimmed with reverse sc, ch 1 around. I plan to use it a few more times! I would attach a pic but I am not sure how!

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      MamaJanuary 4, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Here is your picture:
      http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2013/01/04/katherines-shell-and-v-stitch-round-ripple-blanket/
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    MarleneJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Do you think this would be a good pattern for a lapghan – for nuns?

    I’ve done sc ripple afghans but not much else with crochet. Is this easy?

    Shalom and thank you!

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      MamaJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:46 am

      I think this would make an excellent lapghan and is what I made mine for. I don’t think this pattern is difficult, but it could be a leap from doing sc ripples.
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    Pauline WyncoopJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    I JUST PRINTED OUT YOUR WAFFLE IRON BABY AFGHAN, AND YOUR HAT PATTERNS, AND THE SHELL AND RIPPLE ROUND RIPPLE AFGHAN.
    I AM IN A CROCHET GROUP,WHICH WE NAMED THE (KRONUTS), AND I CROCHET AND KNIT WITH A GROUP AT THE LIBRARY. WE CROCHET AND KNIT FOR CHARITY GROUPS, SUCH AS BLANKETS FOR BABIES FOR UNWED MOTHERS, BATTERED WOMEN SHELTER, CLOTHING BANK, VETERANS, ETC. I HAVE BEEN CROCHETING SINCE I WAS 10 YEARS OLD, AND TAUGHT MYSELF TO KNIT WHEN I WAS LAID UP WITH THROMBOPHLEBITIS IN MY RIGHT LEG, IN 1974. I LOVE ALL OF YOUR PATTERNS AND IN TEND TO MAKE MORE OF THEM. KEEP THEM COMING.
    PAULINE W.
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    KayFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I was thinking of doing this in thread. I’m not sure of the needle size to use. Maybe a 6 or 7.

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      MamaFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      Wow! I’d love to see how it looks in thread. Whatever needle size seems to work well with your thread weight.
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    kathyApril 20, 2013 at 7:06 am

    you give 16 rounds where do you do if you want it bigger where do you go after round 16 I kove this pattern

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      MamaApril 20, 2013 at 8:07 am

      Repeat rounds 14 and 15 until blanket is desired size. On every 8th round (round 16, 24, etc.) work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in each of the six points. This adjustment will help keep the blanket flat.
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    ClariceApril 28, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    Around row 8 I start to have a curl, any suggestions?

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      MamaApril 28, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      It may settle down after a few more rounds. If it does curl some when finished, wetting and drying flat should easily fix it.
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    BrittanyMay 22, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    I am loving your patterns. I’m working on this one, so far I’m at row 11. I didn’t have an I handy so I used a J, so far still looks good! I really wanted to use up some of my massive white collection. I’m hoping to have it done this week and I’ll send you a picture! 🙂 I’m really enjoying it!I think next time I’ll use more than one color now that I’m getting the hang of the pattern 🙂
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    TonyaJuly 10, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    It’s necessary to start this post with the fact of how lovely the blanket is my only concern as a mother and grandmother is how lacey it is, this is just begging for little fingers and toes to get caught and hurt…please understand I am concerned on a safety level the design is so lovely …….
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    ShellJuly 12, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    I’m stuck on rnd 4 I don’t understand it can u please help me

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      MamaJuly 13, 2013 at 7:26 am

      On this round you will be making stitches in the spaces between dc stitches instead of the top loops. I found a video that demonstrates the technique.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdcYqLkeMoI
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    ShellJuly 13, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Thank u so much i’m a beginner so sometimes I don’t quite understand so it said to skip 2 dc, (dc,ch1,dc) in space between dc repeat the following for the rnd: which mean to go all the way around the circle to where I started rite but what’s so confusing is the instruction after that skip 2dc, 2dc in space between dc, skip 2dc, (dc,ch1,dc) in space between dc (12 2dc clusters, 12 v-stitches) join with sl st in third ch ….or is that just another way of explaining it to me of how clusters & v-stitches

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      MamaJuly 13, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Skip 2 dc, (dc, ch1, dc) in space between dc, skip 2 dc, 2dc in space between dc, skip 2 dc, (dc, ch1, dc)….

      So you will be working in the space between dc stitches skipping every other space (two dc stitches between each space you work in). What you put in the space alternates between (dc, ch1, dc) and 2dc. You will do this all the way around to the beginning.
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    ShellJuly 14, 2013 at 7:47 am

    Ok I think I understand it now thanks alot
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    ShellJuly 14, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Ooh my I did it…i got it thanks alot wish I could show you a pic but I don’t know how thanks again
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    dee jAugust 8, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Hi. Is there a printable version somewhere?

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      MamaAugust 8, 2013 at 11:45 am

      At the top of the pattern is a printer icon. Use that to produce a clean printable version of the pattern.
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    DorotheaFebruary 8, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    I am stuck on round 9. Please help me understand

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      MamaFebruary 9, 2014 at 8:13 am

      I’ll be glad to help. What part of the round are you stuck on?
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    DorotheaFebruary 9, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    My problem is understanding chain one skip one double On round 9

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      MamaFebruary 12, 2014 at 11:38 am

      After completing round 8 you will have 12 v-stitches that are alternating with 12 shells. For the rest of the blanket, these will be divided into 6 panels with 2 v-stitches and 2 shells each. V-stitches are worked in shells of the prior round, and shells are worked into v-stitches, so that the positions swap from round to round. On round 9 you will begin the ripple panels. From this point on, the v-stitch/shell panels will be the same size on every round, but the ripple panels will increase. There are no chains between v-stitches and shells, so to begin each of these 6 ripple panels on round 9, you will put their first two dc in the space between the last dc of a v-stitch and the first dc of a shell. You will make a v-stitch, shell, v-stitch, shell, then you will do the (ch 1, 2 dc, ch2 ) that begins the ripple panel. You will work these two dc in the space between the v-stitch that you just made a shell in and the next shell, which you will then make a v-stitch in.

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        DorotheaFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        Thanks it work out just fine
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    Ranjit KaurFebruary 25, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Beautiful pattern I made blanket with Rainbow classic by Purl Essence in multi oatmeal color and used white yarn for outside border. Looks perfect. Will definitely make more with twist of colors. Took the picture of finished product but dont know how to show. Thanks

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      MamaFebruary 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      I’d love to post a picture of it on the blog if you would not mind. I will send you an e-mail with my address.

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        Ranjit KaurFebruary 27, 2014 at 10:07 am

        picture sent to your email address
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    DonnaApril 4, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I have started this several times but when I get to round 10, I get very confused when “in space between dc work”… Please help

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      MamaApril 6, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Here is a basic tutorial on crocheting between stitches. Let me know if this still doesn’t help.

      http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-double-crochet-between-stitches/
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    RosalieApril 21, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    wondering if in the pattern rows 1-12 if instead of skipping 4 shouldn’t it say skip three each time?

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      MamaApril 22, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      The 4 skipped are the one of the one side of the v-stitch and the 3 of the one side of the shell.
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    GinetteMay 4, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    On round 11, I’m completely stuck 🙁 where you say , in ch sp work (2dc, ch2, 2dc), ch 2… but I have no ch sp work of 2dc, ch2, 2dc from previous round. can you please advise? thanks so much
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    GinetteMay 4, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    My problem with round 11 might be from my not understanding in round 10 how to chain 1 in a space? Put in the crochet hook in the space, but trying to then chain 1 seems to end up being a slip stitch… is that correct? completely confused 🙁 But absolutely love this pattern though, thanks for sharing!

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      MamaMay 4, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      I’m so sorry that was confusing. The chains are just made as usual, with only the dc stitches on either side of them worked into the indicated chain space. The chains are included in the directions since the other stitches in the parentheses are worked into the same chain space.

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        GinetteMay 5, 2014 at 4:31 am

        Thank you for your quick reply Mama! so if I understand correctly in round 111, when you say ” in ch sp work (2dc, ch2, 2dc), ch 2″, you’re telling me to crochet 2 dc, ch2, 2 dc AND to chain 2? Then my only question is for round 10: “in space between dc work (dc, ch2, dc), ch 1” same instructions? I should DO a dc, ch2, dc AND a ch 1?

        thanks so much.. can’t wait to get back to this project!

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          MamaMay 5, 2014 at 6:18 am

          Yes. Everything you said is correct.

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            GinetteMay 5, 2014 at 8:07 am

            Perfect, now it works, thank you!
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    el baileyMay 27, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    i often ‘convert’ patterns to other uses, tablecloths, doilies, enlarge on a baby blanket pattern to make afghan, etc.
    going to try this as a table topper, WHEN i get time.
    thank you for the unique pattern
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    jackieMay 30, 2014 at 5:15 am

    I love the shell and ripple pattern not only is the shell pattern a basic seen in many baby garment it’s very versatile to use in other ways as you show in the throw also there are not that many free patterns out there in using UK terms
    I love crocheting the latest project was deigning a wedding set with skirt, trouser, short bodied jacket (with or without an attached train) and bequest
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    CynthiaJuly 3, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I just finished this pattern. I love it! Very easy to follow and quick to finish.I’m actually starting a second one now. Wish I could upload a photo.

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      MamaJuly 5, 2014 at 6:37 pm

      We hope to add a feature in the future to facilitate uploading pictures of finished projects. Until then, I can post them if you’d like along with any comments you’d like to include. E-mail to mama at thetucker dot com.
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    JoanSeptember 3, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    I don’t understand why you add doubles at the peak every 8 rows. I find it makes it ripple more. I may put one LESS every 6 rows to see if that rectifies itself. How do you feel???

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      MamaSeptember 3, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Everyone crochets a bit differently, so I can definitely see how it would behave differently for you. I’m glad this is a type of pattern that is easy to adjust in the peaks.
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    Angela SampsonSeptember 23, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I am making this for my first grandchild. Hopefully this will become an heirloom and it will be passed from generation to generation…
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    Mariana MillOctober 10, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Thank you. I have been waiting for a lovely baby circular blanket for the hospital.
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    JudiJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    THANK YOU for this pattern!!!! I make afghans and donate them to my local children’s hospital. The children get to take their blankies home when they go and I’m always on the lookout for new patterns to use as I get tired of doing the same thing over and over. This pattern will get LOTS of use!! Thanks again and God bless you and your creativity!!
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    laura johnsonApril 23, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Have you ever made this round ripple without going into the panels. Would love the pattern without the panels. Would look like a big flower.

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      MamaApril 23, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      The basic round ripple that I use that doesn’t have lace panels is Lyn’s Round Ripple: https://web.archive.org/web/20060113120229/http://project-angel-kisses.150m.com/roundripple.html
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    RenaeJanuary 24, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    Such an interesting blanket! I’m curious as to it’s final shape. In some of the pictures it looks like the top half of the blanket is not as long as the bottom half, and most star-like blankets come out equal on the sides — as if they would fit in a square — but to me this blanket looks as if it would be more of a rectangle. I hope that makes sense. I can’t help but wonder if it’s just me because nobody mentioned it’s shape, but I would have considered that worth noting.

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      MamaJanuary 24, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      The points come out an equal distance from the center, so in that sense it is round. It basically has a six-pointed star shape.
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    BonnieFebruary 5, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    I just LOVE all the patterns you post. I have a closet full of yarn (seriously!) and I can’t wait to start making some with the patterns you so generously share with us. I can’t wait to start this one. I’ve been doing mile a minute and granny squares, so this one will be a refreshing change for me.

    Thank you so much!
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    AnneMay 18, 2016 at 5:24 am

    I love this am working on it right now thanks heaps for sharing
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    mayMay 26, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    i have done up to round 15, dc on top of the dc, it count after the skip dc then dc on top of the dc, do not dc on the skip dc right? do not dc on top of the skip dc stitch right? i am confuse about this, would you pleas advise me about this thank you skip 2 dc, dc in each dc up to the ch sp, in ch sp work (2dc, ch2, 2dc), dc in each dc up to the last dc before ch sp,

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      MamaMay 30, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      The basic pattern of the blanket is that you will continue the alternating shell and v-stitch pattern in the lacy panel. In the solid panels, you will always skip the first and last dc of the prior round and make dc in all the other dc and in the chains at the “peak” you will work either a (2dc, ch2, 2dc) shell or (3dc, ch2, 3dc) shell. So the dc that are skipped are 1 from the solid panel and either 1 or 3 from the lace panel depending if you are working in a v-stitch or a shell. If that doesn’t help, please let me know.
44. 

    David BaconFebruary 28, 2017 at 11:56 am

    HI I AM DAVID BACON LET YOU KNOW I AM DEAF AND CEREBRAL PALSY IN MY WHEELCHAIR… I LIKE TO ASK YOU HOW MANY SKEINS I HAVE TO MAKE SHELL AND V-STITCH ROUND RIPPLE BLANKET??? IDONT KNOW HOW TO DO WITH MATH PROBLEM LIKE THIS PATTERN… PLEASE EMAIL TO ME AND EXPLAIN ME VERY CLEAR PLEASE ??? I AM FORWARD TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!!! !SMILE! 🙂

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      MamaMarch 2, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Let me know the yardage of the skeins or at least the brand and name of the yarn so that I can look it up and let me know how wide you want your finished blanket and I’ll be glad to make that calculation for you.
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    Pauline WyncoopMarch 20, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    JUST CAME ACROSS THIS ROUND RIPPLE BLANKET PATTERN AND I AM GOING TO MAKE IT IN BURGUNDY. CAN THIS PATTERN BE USED AS A TABLE CLOTH?

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      MamaMarch 22, 2017 at 8:14 am

      Absolutely. Works great.
46. 

    StarryCrochetSeptember 27, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    I just wanted to let you know that I am using some of your patterns for my shop, StarryCrochet.

    On that note, thank you so very much for sharing such wonderful patterns!
47. 

    Sallie DaltonMarch 16, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    Mama. I have yet to try this pattern but trust me I WILL. I love this type of design as they’re very unique. However the reason I wrote this is i like the Fact that you keep In touch with the problem each crocheting valiants problems. Your are so astute and so eager to help others. I am so very impressed and happy to see this in a pattern .
48. 

    JeannieApril 9, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Thank you for pattern.. made this. Easy to follow and do..beautiful pattern love it..thanks again
49. 

    Teresa A BurrillApril 17, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    2012/07/28/shell-and-v-stitch-round-ripple-blanket — which round (14 and 15 as even numbers) for the 7th round, because you stated every 8th round is 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, and 80? how can i work with seventh round???

    i hope to hear from you soon.

    thank you. TAB

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      MamaApril 17, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      Work the 16 rounds as they are numbered and then as follows:
      Round 17 – same as round 15
      Round 18 – same as round 14
      Round 19 – same as round 15
      Round 20 – same as round 14
      Round 21 – same as round 15
      Round 22 – same as round 14
      Round 23 – same as round 15
      Round 24 – same as round 16
      Round 25 – same as round 15
      Round 26 – same as round 14
      Round 27 – same as round 15
      Round 28 – same as round 14
      Round 29 – same as round 15
      Round 30 – same as round 14
      Round 31 – same as round 15
      Round 32 – same as round 16
50. 

    Christine_neeleySeptember 24, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    I like this pattern. I made it using mandala yarn. Genie colorway
51. 

    FilizNovember 3, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    Hello, thank you very much for this beautiful pattern. I would like to use this to crochet my skirt. I already finished the yoke. Which round should I start to add it to my skirt please? I hope I’m making sense since English is not my native language. Thank you so much ✨️
52. 

    IvaApril 23, 2024 at 11:10 am

    Please would you contact me
    I don’t wish to take away from beautiful pattern
    I’d like to know if you would consider sharing with me the “math” of the shell stitch in a circular form
    just the shell stitch
    Take you Iva

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