Crochet Ripple Stitch Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern

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This pattern is an oldie but goodie. I created this pattern several years ago when I was new to pattern writing and it has become one of my go-to patterns for baby blankets – I even made my son a rainbow baby blanket with it.

The ripple stitch is worked in multiples of 14+1, so if you’d like to make a bigger or smaller blanket, you can adjust your starting chain accordingly. I wrote this pattern using 3 different colors of worsted weight yarn, but this blanket can be made in a single color or any amount of colors you’d like.

If you prefer a PDF pattern that you can print, you can find an inexpensive copy in my Etsy Shop.

Materials:
– Size I/5.5mm crochet hook
– Worsted weight yarn of your choice – I used RHSS in White, Baby Pink, and Minty
– Tapestry Needle
– Scissors

Measurements (unblocked):
36″ x 34″

Skill Level:
Beginner – Intermediate

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together
st – stitch
() – total number of stitches in the row
** – repeat between * and *

Additional Notes:
– This pattern is written in US terminology.
– Sizing will vary depending on your tension, type of yarn, hook, etc.
– The ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as a stitch.

Using White
ch 116
1) dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in next st, *dc 5 times, dc3tog, dc 5 times, 3 dc into same st* — Repeat from * to * across the row, ending with 2 dc in last st. Be sure to finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
2) ch 3, dc in same st, *dc 5 times, dc3tog, dc 5 times, 3 dc into same st* — Repeat from * to * across ending with 2 dc in the ch 3 from previous row (112)

3) Repeat row 2.
4) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Note: From here on out the pattern is a repeat of Row 2. If you’re not following along to obtain the same striping as my blanket, repeat row 2 until you have 57 rows. This should give you a 36” x 34” baby blanket.

Using White
5) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
6-7) Repeat row 2.
8) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
9) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
10) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
11) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
12) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
13) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
14) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
15) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
16) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
17) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
18) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
19) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
20) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
21) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
22) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
23) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
24) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
25) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
26-27) Repeat row 2 (112)
28) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
29) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
30-31) Repeat row 2 (112)
32) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
33) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
34) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
35) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
36) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
37) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
38) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
39) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
40) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
41) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
42) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
43) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
44) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
45) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
46) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
47) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
48) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
49) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Baby Pink (112)

Using Baby Pink
50-51) Repeat row 2
52) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
53) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with Minty (112)

Using Minty
54-55) Repeat row 2
56) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row. Finish your last dc with White (112)

Using White
57) Repeat row 2. End with 2 dc in the ch 3 from the previous row.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

There are so many possibilities with this pattern!

If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please leave a comment below or feel free to shoot me an email at karissacrochetsitall@gmail.com

Take care!