This is the worsted weight yarn detail page for the Boardwalk Ripple Edged Afghan.  The complete pattern is on this page.

This one repeat sample measures 4.75 inches wide by 5 inches high and was made using worsted weight yarn with size 9 (5.5mm) needles. This is a front and back view.

The following chart gives the number of stitches to cast on for the number of repeats, as well as approximate finished size and yarn requirements.

The pattern instructions are on this page.

This is the sport weight yarn detail page for the Boardwalk Ripple Edged Afghan.  The complete pattern is on this page.

This one repeat sample measures 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and was made using sport weight yarn with size 7 (4.5mm) needles. This is a front and back view.

The following chart gives the number of stitches to cast on for the number of repeats, as well as approximate finished size and yarn requirements.

The pattern instructions are on this page.

This is the doubled worsted weight yarn detail page for the Boardwalk Ripple Edged Afghan.  The complete pattern is on this page.

This one repeat sample measures 8 inches wide by 8.5 inches high and was made using two strands of worsted weight yarn with size 15 (10mm) needles. This is a front and back view.

The following chart gives the number of stitches to cast on for the number of repeats, as well as approximate finished size and yarn requirements.

The pattern instructions are on this page.

This is the bulky weight yarn detail page for the Boardwalk Ripple Edged Afghan.  The complete pattern is on this page.

One repeat measures 5.75 inches wide and was made using bulky weight yarn with size 10.5 (6.5mm) needles. This is a front and back view.

The following chart gives the number of stitches to cast on for the number of repeats, as well as approximate finished size and yarn requirements.

The pattern instructions are on this page.

This pattern is very simple with just a four row repeat, but creates a very dramatic effect.  It also works well for any weight yarn or even doubling yarn for a quick and thick throw.  The horizontal and diagonal lines make it look like a boardwalk, such as Coney Island. The pattern is actually rippled throughout, but it is only really visible on the lower and upper edges.

This is not designed as a reversible pattern, but the back side is attractive enough that a single column of the pattern makes an excellent scarf.  Two or three repeats can make a table runner or shawl.

The following chart gives gauge and needle size information for the various yarn weights.

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip slip knit: Slip two knit-wise. Insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
km1 = knit-make one: Move yarn to back. With left needle pick up thread between last and next stitch inserting front to back. With right needle knit back loop.
pm1 = purl-make one: Move yarn to front. With left needle pick up thread between last and next stitch inserting front to back. With right needle purl back loop.
ws = wrong side

Pattern:

Cast on a multiple of 24 stitches.  The directions for each row should be repeated across the row.

Row 1 (WS): K3, (k1, p1) three times, k6, (p1, k1) three times, k3

Row 2: K3, km1, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k2tog, k4, ssk, (p1, k1) twice, p1, km1, k3

Row 3: K3, (p1, k1) three times, k6, (k1, p1) three times, k3

Row 4: K3, pm1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, (k1, p1) twice, k1, pm1, k3

Row 5: P3, (k1, p1) three times, p6, (p1, k1) three times, p3

Repeat rows 2-5 to desired length. Then do rows 2 through 4 and 1 (cast off on this row).

This blanket has a twist on the traditional ripple blanket. It can be made in a solid color, a variegated yarn, or any number of colors.  It can also be made with most yarn weights or even using two strands for a quick and thick throw.

The example in the photos was made with a size H (5mm) crochet hook and Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn. Color A is Bubble Gum and Color B is Pastel Pink. Color bands are 5 rows tall, and the color A is used for first five rows and last five rows.

Lap Blanket/Baby Blanket:
Finished blanket is 28.5″ by 29.25″
Chain 131
6.5 oz color A
5.2 oz color B

Throw:
Finished blanket is 36.5″ by 48.75″
Chain 167
10.4 oz color A
9.1 oz color B

Size Chart:

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
cdc – crossed double crochet –  skip a stitch, dc in next stitch, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle through front loop of skipped stitch and then complete a dc
inc-cdc – increase crossed double crochet –  dc in next stitch, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle through front loop of last stitch (which already has a cdc in it) and then complete a dc
dec-cdc – decrease crossed double crochet – skip two stitches, dc in next stitch, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle in front loop of first skipped stitch and then complete a dc

Pattern:

Chain a multiple of 18 plus 5 chain stitches. Chain the following number of stitches for these sizes:

29″ = 131
33″ = 149
37″ = 167
41″ = 185
45″ = 203

Row 1: The first four chain stitches count as a double crochet in a stitch.  Dc in the 7th stitch from hook.  Yo, go behind that dc, insert needle in chain that is two before the chain with the dc and complete a dc (this is a dec-cdc). Work another dec-cdc.  * Going across the chain, make one cdc, four inc-cdc, and four dec-cdc. * Repeat between the * across the row to last 13 chains. Make one cdc, four inc-cdc, two dec-cdc and one dc.

Row 2: Chain 3 and turn (counts as a dc). Dc in the 4th stitch.  Yo, go behind that dc, insert needle in front loop of second stitch and complete a dc (this is a dec-cdc). Work another dec-cdc.  * Going across the chain, make one cdc, four inc-cdc, and four dec-cdc. * Repeat between the * across the row to last 13 stitches. Make one cdc, four inc-cdc, two dec-cdc and one dc which will be in the turning chain of the previous row.

Repeat row 2 until blanket is desired length and finish off. Weave in ends.

If seeing a chart of this would be helpful, I have a chart of two rows of one repeat here. There is also a tutorial video available here.

Edits:
4/7/14 – added link for video

My friend that coordinates the hospice projects came by yesterday, so I went ahead and gave her what I’d finished for her March batch.  I have thirteen so far!

I made this thick and quick blanket using a stash of bulky yarn.  The pattern is Christmas Cover-up by Melissa Leapman published in Leisure Arts Afghans For All Seasons Book Two.

This one is made from Caron Simply Soft yarn.  This is from my own pattern Knitted Carnival Afghan.

This one is super soft, made from plush yarn.  The pattern is Sweetheart Ripple by Kim Guzman published in Annie’s Attic Reversible Ripple Afghans.

While digging through my many tubs of yarn I found a half-made sweater from this yarn.  I knew I would never finish it, so unraveled it and made this blanket using two strands at once for a quick and thick lap blanket.  The pattern is Weekend Afghan by Melissa Leapman.

I made three more of Lyn’s Round Ripple Blankets.

I have tons of cotton thread.  I have no idea what I bought it for, but decided that lap blankets from it would be fine. This is just a basic ripple.

This is another from my own In-the-round Square Navajo Lap Blanket.

This was another unfinished sweater I found.  I just raveled out the shoulders and collar and continued the pattern to make a blanket.

I had this Lion’s Brand Homespun yarn left over from a blanket I made for charity a while back. By a complete fluke, I ended up using the same pattern to make this lap blanket, but on 10.5 size needles instead of size 15 like I used before. The pattern is Assuring by Carole Prior, published in Leisure Arts Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans.

This was a really quick one to make using two worsted weight strands and a N crochet hook.  The pattern is Winter White by Linda Luder, published in Leisure Arts Quick Crochet Afghans Book Three.

Last but not least is a new pattern I have written Crocheted Textured Reversible Lap Blanket.

Making lap blankets for the elderly and infirmed is an amazing way for stitchers to contribute charitably in an enjoyable and fulfilling way.  Charitable lap blankets are usually designed to fit in the lap of the wheelchair bound.  Since they are so much smaller than a full throw, they are quick to make.

This blanket is reversible. The sample is 32 inches square and made from 100% Acrylic worsted weight yarn with a Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook. The sample took approximately 17 ounces or 760 yards of yarn. The pattern can be worked in a single color, or if desired, color changes can be made between sections.

The pattern can be easily modified to make any size blanket.  Begin with a multiple of six plus three chain stitches.

Gauge:
14 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = triple (treble) crochet

Directions:

Chain 111.

Ridges

Row 1: Sc in second chain and in each of the following chains to the end (110 sc). ch1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in the back loop of the first sc.  sc in the back loop of each of the following sc. (110 sc). ch1, turn.

Rows 3-8: Repeat row 2 six times.

Diamond knobs

Row 9: (Now working in front loops) sc in first sc and in each stitch across row (110 sc). Ch1, turn.

Row 10: Repeat row 9.

Row 11: Sc in first two sc.  (Tr in the next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the back of the work, sc in next two sc, tr in next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the front of the work, sc in next two sc) across to the end of the row (36 tr, 74 sc). Ch1, turn.

Rows 12 and 13: Repeat row 9 twice.

Row 14: Sc in first two sc.  (Tr in the next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the front of the work, sc in next two sc, tr in next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the back of the work, sc in next two sc) across to the end of the row (36 tr, 74 sc).  The tr stitches will go to the opposite side of the tr stitches on the row three rows below. Ch1, turn.

Rows 15 and 16: Repeat row 9 twice.

Rows 17-22: Repeat rows 11-16.

Ridges

Rows 23-29: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Row 30: Sc in the back loop of the first sc.  sc in the back loop of each of the following sc (110 sc). Ch3, turn.

Clusters

Row 31: (Now working in front loops) in second sc work cluster as follows: (yo, insert hook and draw up loop) three times, yo and pull through 6 loops, yo and pull through remaining 2 loops. (Ch1, skip sc, cluster in next sc) across to end of row (55 clusters). Ch3, turn.

Row 32: In first ch1 space work cluster, ch1, (cluster in next ch1 space, ch1) across to end of row. Cluster in turning chain (55 clusters). Ch3, turn.

Row 33: Repeat row 32.

Row 34: In first ch1 space work cluster, ch1, (cluster in next ch1 space, ch1) across to end of row. Cluster in turning chain (55 clusters). Ch1, turn.

Ridges

Row 35: Sc in the back loop of the first cluster.  sc in the back loop of each of the following chains and clusters to end of row. sc in turning chain. (110 sc). ch1, turn.

Rows 36-42: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Crossed doubles

Row 43: Now working in the front loops, in the second and third sc work a crossed stitch as follows: skip a sc, dc in next sc, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle through front loop of skipped sc and then complete a dc.  Make crossed stitches across the row and dc in last sc  (54 crossed stitches). Ch1, turn.

Row 44: Working in front loops, sc in first stitch and in each stitch across row, sc in turning chain (110 sc). Ch3, turn.

Rows 45-52: Repeat rows 43 and 44 four times.

Row 53: Repeat row 43.

Row 54: Working in front loops, sc in first stitch and in each stitch across row, sc in turning chain (110 sc). Ch1, turn.

Ridges

Rows 55-61: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Row 62: Repeat row 30.

Clusters

Rows 63-66: Repeat rows 31-34.

Ridges

Rows 67-74: Repeat rows 35-42.

Diamond knobs

Rows 75-88: Repeat rows 9-22.

Ridges

Rows 89-95: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Row 96: Sc in the back loop of the first sc.  sc in the back loop of each of the following sc. (110 sc). Finish off and weave in end.

Edits:
4/13/15 – changed sc to stitch in row 9 so that it works for when it is repeated later.
4/24/17 – corrected row 42 to repeat row 2 instead of row 30.

Hospice distributed all the lap blankets my friend took the same day she took them.  I was concerned that they might need more, so whipped out a batch of some that I knew I could make quickly.

This is a pattern I created to make a more practical lap blanket in the Navajo style I learned from my grandmother.

A couple more of Lyn’s blankets which are so quick and fun.

When digging through my humongous stash of yarn, I came across this throw I had started many years ago.  It is just a grid of double crochets spaced by a single chain.  I had intended to weave yarn going the other direction to give a plaid affect, but this was never going to happen.  I just edged it with a green double crochet border and stuck it in this batch.

This is an quick and fun pattern by Lion Brand.  I might use this one again.

This is a stitch pattern called Shell and Stripe from the Reader’s Digest The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches.

To slide one last one into this batch, I did a super quick pattern with two stands.  I had one pound skeins of pink and yellow that I combined to make a peach blanket.

My friend took another batch of items to hospice in early December and I had five items in the batch.

These are two more of the round ripple blankets that are so quick and fun to make.

This kitty pattern was just so cute I just had to make it.  Other people were making it in lots of non cat colors, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do that.  I will most likely use this pattern again if I come across more cat colored yarn.

Yet another fun pattern called Jacob’s Ladder that I got to give a try.  I would make this one again as well.

This is a pattern I have made many times as a baby blanket, but this time as a lap blanket.  It’s hard to see the design with this knobby yarn. The pattern is Repose by Carol Prior in Leisure Arts Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans.