Ribbed Ripple Reversible Afghan
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This afghan has it all. It’s quick and easy, has lots of texture, and looks the same on both sides. After the first row, 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.
| Size | Width (Inches) | Length (Inches) | Ounces of yarn | Yards of yarn |
| Extra Small | 30.48 | 40.65 | 26.56 | 1369.9 |
| Small | 34.81 | 46.42 | 34.64 | 1786.5 |
| Medium | 39.14 | 52.19 | 43.79 | 2258.33 |
| Large | 43.47 | 57.96 | 54.01 | 2785.38 |
| Extra Large | 47.8 | 63.73 | 65.30 | 3367.65 |
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn. See chart above for amount.
Size H (5mm) crochet hook
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
tr = triple/treble crochet
yo = yarn over
Special stitches:
FPtr – Front post treble crochet – Yarn over 2 times, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the corresponding stitch below, yarn over and pull up loop [yarn over, draw through two loops on hook] 3 times.
Dec5 – Decrease 5 stitches – yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, skip next 3 stitches, 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.
There is a video tutorial available as well.
The beginning chain should be a multiple of 23 plus 1.
For these widths, start with this number of chains:
30.5″ = 162
34.75″ = 185
39.25″ = 208
43.5″ = 231
47.75″ = 254
Row 1: 2dc in 4th chain from hook, dc in next 7 ch, dec5 (uses 5 ch), ** dc in next 9 ch, ch3, dc in next 9 ch, dec5. Repeat from ** across to last 8 chains. Dc in next 7 ch, (2dc, tr) in last ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next two dc, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next dc, dec5, ** dc in next dc, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next two dc, FPtr in next two dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch sp, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next two dc, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next dc, dec5 Repeat from ** across to last 7 dc and turning chain, dc in next dc, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next two dc, FPtr in next two dc, (2dc, tr) in top 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 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.
I love a good ripple. (sigh)
Renee
Is this the ripple pattern that on the reverse side is a different pattern?
The pattern is the same on both sides.
I am making this blanket how do you mean (2dc,tr) in last ch. Do i have to do 2Dc and 1 treble crochet then turn?
Right. The 2dc and tr are made in the last ch and will also be made in the last stitch of every row. You can turn at that point or make the first three chains of the next row and turn.
I got it. Thank you!
I love a ripple, too, and have been looking for a new pattern that isn’t identical to the many that I already have. Thanks for this. It’s just what I was looking for.
I just love this afghan… I was extremely and happily surprised at ribbed pattern, which doesn’t show up well in the photograph. I made it in a bulky homespun yarn and couldn’t be more pleased with the results.
This by far will go down as one of my favorite ripple afghans.
Thank you so very much, gp
if you use bulky homespun yarn for 43.75″, how much yarn to you need, also what size crochet hook? Also, if you use 2 colors how much yarn for each color?
thank you
Jeanne
I would say around 1,400 yards and use a K (6.5 mm) hook. Use the number of chains for at least one size smaller.
For the two colors, it just depends on how you are doing the striping. If are going to do equal sized stripes then you will need almost equal amounts of yarn (maybe a bit more of one that you will use at both ends).
Would make ripple; have made Jacob’s Ladder before and didn’t care too much for it.
Definitely prefer the ripple – softer design and more scope for playing with colours.
Great pattern! I am working on it today.
On your Ribbed Ripple Reversible Afghan pattern for the FPtr stitch you are talking about going around the post of the stitch of the row you are working on and not further down below that……..
Right. Basically instead of stitching into the top of the stitch like you would normally do, you go around the post of that stitch.
How much yarn is necessary to crochet the largest size of this afghan listed in the pattern given?
For a 43.75″ by 57″ afghan, you would need around 2,770 yards.
Thank you very much. I am making it for my rather tall grandson going away to college.
what do you mean when you say dec5(uses 5 ch)?
Dec5 – Decrease 5 stitches – yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, skip next 3 stitches, 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.
Making this stitch uses the next 5 stitches.
Help! Iam a new crocheter,and need help in explaining to me how to do the EPTR really clearly..
Barbara
I found a photo tutorial for the FPtr: http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa042603.htm
I found a video tutorial but thought it might be confusing because the FPtr was being made into a row below the last row worked, so differently than how I am using it in this pattern. Let me know if you need more clarification.
I can’t wait to get started.. Thanks for the pattern and I look forward to more. Marilyn
Oh Mama! =) Thank you for posting this pattern! I can hardly wait to make it! Have a great day!
I love this thank you very much for posting this pattern.My Mom showed me years ago how to do this so I am going to make one in pink for her,I lost her last mouth to cansure and I miss her very much.This is going to be for all who are fightting and the ones who lost there lives becasthe Lord said it was time to come home to him.
I did my first Ripple the night in 1969 when we first landed n the moon.
have you ever come across a pattern that’s reversible but the each side has different colors? i know it’s an old pattern .
thanks
I don’t know if any of these are what you were looking for, but here are a few I found.
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/revbabafg.html
http://hookandyarn.com/Free_Crochet_Patterns.html?srt=1334513802756&refurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ravelry.com%2Fpatterns%2Flibrary%2Freversible-afghan-3
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/2sided.html
maybe this is what you are looking for? http://www.interlockingcrochet.com/
PLEASE someone help me!! I dearly love this pattern and started trying to make it three times even going back online to see if I had cop0ied the pattern right. I The pattern is fine and I am loving it until I get to the first FPtr. I have watched the video and tried as hard as I can and I just cannot get the hang og that stitch. Instead of giving up, I’d like to know if anytone can suggest a stitch to use instead of it that won’t disrupt the overall look of the pattern? Can I just do a Tr stitch without the front, back, sideways tr stitch?? Btw, my skill level is between easy and intermediate. HELP!!!! Thanks!
Can you tell me how many sc to begin a chain that is 70″ W with a ripple pattern of 7 sc up and 5 sc down sk 2 sc?
Thank you
Usually single crochet ripples are done with the skip 2 for the valleys and 3 sc in one sc for the peaks with an equal number of sc on either side of that peak. Also, sc ripple edges are usually by skipping the last sc and not working it before turning and skipping one stitch after the turn.
The beginning chain will need to be a multiple of 13 chains, plus 12. The best way to get the closest to your desired 70″ width is to work a few rows on a sample. If you start with a chain of 25, this will give you the width of 2 repeats. Divide that width by 2 to find the width of one repeat, then divide 70 by that width to find how many repeats you will need to have to get your 70″ inch width. Then multiply that number of repeats by 13 and subtract 1 and that will be your starting chain.
Row one: Skip one chain, sc in each of next 5 chains, 3 sc in next chain, sc in each of next 5 chains, ** skip 2 chains, sc in each of next 5 chains, 3 sc in next chain, sc in each of next 5 chains. Repeat from ** across to end of row.
All other rows: Skip one sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, ** skip 2 sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc. Repeat from ** across to end of row, leaving one sc.
I’m so pleased with your site and am amazed and happy with your explanations of all the different (and sometimes the same)questions.
I think this sc small ripple should be good for a baby blanket.
Thank you,
What a great blog! Thanks for all the follow up comments. I am going to give this one a try. I love a good, easy ripple.
kc
say, Mamma, how do you like a cotton afghan? Does it get to heavy if it is sized for a couch? What about fading? Thanks!
I have only used soft acrylics for afghans, though I use wool and cotton in everything else. KC
I still prefer acrylics for large afghans for the weight factor. I’ve been making lapghans for charity and using all fibers for them.
Cotton fading depends on quality but they all will eventually. There are some amazing cottons these days.
Gorgeous afghan, I didn’t work mine in the back loops, similar look but different. Easy pattern to follow. Thanks
I am trying to make this afghan. And I have made it to the second row. I do not understand doing the dec5 in the chain 3 from the first row. That is where it is ending up? Also if you keep dec5 it will not be a ripple?
The end of row 1 is dec5, dc in next 7 ch, (2dc, tr) in last ch.
So coming from the end of row 1 for row 2 – ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, FPtr in next two dc (which were the 2dc in the last ch), dc in next two dc, FPtr in next two dc, dc in next dc (these five stitches use 5 of 7 dc before the dec5), dec5 which uses the last two of the 7dc, the dec5, and 2 from the next stretch of dc.
How many rows do you recommend for a baby blanket for the smallest size. I know I can just continue till I’m happy with it but would really like your opinion…thanks so much. It took me a little while to get row 2 figured out but once I did it is an easy pattern to do.
If it is working out to be about 35″ wide, I think a good length is 42″. That is a good general purpose baby blanket size. That would be around 60 rows.
So could you help me…how many do I need to chain first for the first row. I want to make a plain reversible, ripple for my first baby due May 2013, but I am having trouble finding a pattern to tell me how many to start my chain. I had started this blanket but it was crooked and I undid it completely and now I’m kicking myself because my books are in storage and craft store didn’t have one. I’ve been searching online for weeks.
I can help you with that. What size blanket do you want to make? What is the gauge of your yarn and what size hook are you using? Do you want short and shallow ripples or longer and deeper ripples?
LOVE this pattern! Gorgeous, and a great stash-buster!
Love this pattern!!!!!!!!! I crochet while my husband watches football. Thanks for a great pattern.
I love the color. What kind, what color & where can I buy it?
This is made in Knitting Fever King Tut which is a cotton yarn. This was donated by a local yarn shop, but I have seen it being available at online stores. The darker seafoam is 441 and the lighter is 1042.
Love the pattern but I am having problem on the second row when it gets to the last seven stitches.
(To do my Gauge I am using 46+1+47 chain. )
The pattern says when to get to the last 7 chains to:
A) dc in the next dc;
B) FPtr in the next two dc;
C)) dc next dc;
D)FPtr in the next two dc . When get to this point I am already out of the stitch.
Please sweet ladies tell me what I am doing wrong.
Mama is there a diagram for the stitch?
Jeanete Lopes
If you are used to diagrams that would probably be the best way to get a visual of how this works. Let me know if this doesn’t help.
http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/files/RibbedReversibleRippleChart.pdf
I have become sooo hooked on your patterns- literally and figuratively. Will be working on them for the next year or two. Thank you for having such a creative mind.
what does it mean multiple of 23 + 1 to start the pattern
I always give the multiple of the repeat and additional stitches for the beginning chain so that anyone can make any size blanket they want. I also give several widths and beginning chain counts so that you can just make one of those sizes and not have to calculate the beginning chain. For the widths I gave in the pattern, here is how the multiple of 23 plus 1 worked:
35″ = 185 = 184 + 1 = 23×8 + 1
39.5″ = 208 = 207 + 1 = 23×9 + 1
43.75″ = 231 = 230 + 1 = 23×10 + 1
I am just a beginner and this will be my 3rd afghan, but I really want to make this one for myself. Have you or anyone put this on youtube so people like me who have a terrible time following patterns would be able to do this?
Since you asked I did.
Hope this helps -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JuQ0NCwPUs&feature=youtu.be
Thank you so much for the video, it is the way I seem to learn the best. I really appreciate your doing this for folks like me.
I just wanted to say that I am an “advanced beginner”… that is… I know the basic stitches and have done multiple afghans using sc, dc, and hdc… but I had never gone beyond that, or mixed those up at all. THIS pattern is the perfect transition pattern from beginner to the next level! It is a really fun pattern and the finished piece makes it look way more sophisticated and complicated than it actually is in practice. Your video got me through the first couple rows, and I’ve been off like a shot after that! It really does just take doing a few rows and watching your video a few times for it to “click”… after that, I can do this from memory because the rows below basically tell you what the pattern is. This is actually FUN! I can hardly put it down! I’ve bookmarked your site and can’t wait to finish this and go to the next level of complexity. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your patience and explanations and the video to support the pattern here on this site. Cheers!
Lisa
I am having trouble with the 1st and 2nd rows matching the dec5 stitch. the ch was counted right and the 1st row came out right…don’t understand what I am doing wrong, please help!
I have discovered what I was doing wrong. Thank you for the beautiful patterns!!!!
Making the afghan and by the picture it looks as though you put a edging on it, did you do both ends. Am making it with two colors,how many rows of each would you suggest? Thank you
I actually didn’t add an edging to mine.
The nice thing about this pattern is since it is a one row repeat, you can make stripes of color as thin or thick as you like. It just depends on how you want the blanket to look. I was working with some leftover yarn, so just made stripes that used up the quantities I had.
Making the afghan in two colors, when I added the second color on the back side I have stitches from the FPtr am I doing something wrong or do they show?
They do show. My colors were similar so they weren’t as noticeable.
I haven’t started the pattern yet, but I already love it. Is there a way I can do this pattern with a size I crochet hook and worsted weight (4) yarn instea without chaining so many stitches?
That would only very slightly increase the size. It’s hard to avoid having to start with a lot of chains for a ripple because the ripple shrinks the width. For a highly rippled afghan like this one, the ripple usually results in a width about half that of the beginning chain.
I love this pattern & have started making it. I am confussed on the beginning end & the end your are working on looking the same, mine does not. Is this right. Thank you
The two ends should be mirrored images of each other. What does yours look like?