Lacy V-stitch Ripple Afghan
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This is a simple but elegant pattern for a throw. The sample is made in worsted weight, but it would work well with lighter weight yarns. This is a particularly good pattern for a boucle or homespun style yarn because after the first row, all stitches are made in chain spaces.
Size:
Sample is a 30 by 32 inch lap blanket in worsted weight acrylic yarn, but pattern can be easily adjusted to make a throw or full sized blanket.
Materials:
For lap blanket size, 400 grams/14 ounces/750 yards worsted weight yarn
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook
Special stitches:
V-stitch: in stitch or space indicated, 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc
Shell: in stitch or space indicated, (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, 1 dc
The beginning chain should be a multiple of 22 plus 17.
Lap blanket size is started with chain of 149.
(For 39″ width start with chain of 193).
(For 43″ width start with chain of 215).
(For 47″ width start with chain of 237).
Row 1: V-stitch in 5th chain from hook. Skip 2 chains, v-stitch in next chain. Skip 2 chains, shell in next chain. (Skip 2 chains, v-stitch in next chain) twice. ** Skip 4 chains, v-stitch in next chain, skip 4 chains, v-stitch in next chain, skip 2 chains, v-stitch in next chain, skip 2 chains, shell in next chain, (skip 2 chains, v-stitch in next chain) twice. Repeat from ** across to end of chain. Turn.
Row 2: Chain 3, skip first v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. ** Chain 2, skip next v-stitch. In next chain space (1 sc, 4 ch, 1 sc). Chain 2, skip next v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. Repeat from ** across to end, ending on next to last v-stitch. Turn.
Row 3: Chain 3, skip first v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. ** Skip next v-stitch and chain 2. In chain 4 space work v-stitch. Skip chain 2 and next v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. Repeat from ** across to end, ending on next to last v-stitch. Turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3. Next to the last row should be a row 3. Finish with this last row:
Last Row: Chain 3, skip first v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. ** Chain 2, skip next v-stitch. In next chain space (2 sc). Chain 2, skip next v-stitch, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice, shell in next chain space, (v-stitch in next chain space) twice. Repeat from ** across to end, ending on next to last v-stitch. Turn.
The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. Color changes should be made between row 2 and row 3. 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.
There is a chart available of the first two rows.
I’ve been looking for a pretty baby blanket pattern. This just might be the one! Thanks for posting it and the pattern. It’s really lovely.
Love this pattern ..Thanks for sharing. I am sooo glad I found your site thru Bev Mathesons site! Thanks Bev.
Thank you for sharing this pattern, it is very pretty. This will be my next project; it will be for my great-daughter that is on the way.
Love your pattern! I am fairly new to crocheting. I am having trouble with Row 2. Are the various stitches in row 2 susposed to line up with row 1? Would it be possible for you to send me a diagram of the pattern. I really want to make this for my sister for her Birthday next month. I appreciate any help you could offer. Many thanks, Elaine.
It’s not great work, but I did put together a chart of the first two rows. I hope it helps.
http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2012/01/02/lacy-v-stitch-ripple-afghan-chart/
i was looking for a different style ripple afghan this one is get for me to try thanks for sharing this
I’m having trouble with Row 3, where it says skip next v stitch and chain 2, In chain 4 work space….So I need to chain 2 and skip the next v-stitch and at this point I should already be at the first chain 4 work space from row 2?
Thank you
After the shell, you will make two V-stitches then skip a v-stitch and skip the chain 2 that is before the chain 4. Then make a v-stitch in that chain 4 space. So you won’t make any chains between those v-stitches. Sorry for the confusion.
Hi, I’m really loving this pattern. I’m a little confused right at the end of row 2 though.. I ended up with a V stitch with nothing in it and the pattern says to turn work.
Would you be able to clarify this for me at all?
Thank you.
Yes. There will be a V-stitch at the end of each row with nothing in it. It actually will create a very pretty scalloped edge as you progress.
I am leaving a blank v stitch at the end of each row, so it seems to me that each row is getting shorter than the one before. Does the chain 3 count as the first v stitch? It might be really helpful to have a chart for about 5 rows just so I could better visualize.
The shell adds back the v-stitch you are dropping at each end of each row, so the number of stitches stays constant per row.
I made a chart, and it makes it look like the rows are getting shorter, but it’s just that it’s more scrunched up because I didn’t draw it very well. If you can look past my poor drawing skills, hopefully it will help.
http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2012/04/04/lacy-v-stitch-ripple-afghan-chart-2/
This pattern is absolutely gorgeous….THank you
How pretty! Unusual.
I love this pattern.This is my next project. Love a challenge, have only learnt to crochet a short time ago. Thank you
Beautiful. thank you. I am going to attempt this one next
This is beautiful. I can’t wait to make it. Thank you.
LOVE LOVE IT thanks
This is beautiful! I don’t normally do v-stitch or ripple patterns, but this one is a must do! Usually when I use patterns, I adjust them to my own taste. This one won’t need any of my ‘touches’. I plan to do one for my grandbaby due in October, and one for my daughter, so she’ll have one to snuggle under while the little one snuggles in his/hers. Thanks for this pattern.
love your patterns, your stitching is beautiful too. the variations on the ripple make the whole the new and fresh. I am so happy I found your blog!