Mama's Stitchery Projects

The ripple of the chevrons is accented by rows of purl stitches. Vertical ladders separate the columns of chevrons. The look of this blanket can be changed by using different fibers and colors. The example is made with worsted weight cotton yarn.

Sizes:

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|33|44|21.3|1098.24~ Small|37.56|50.08|27.59|1422.57~ Medium|42.12|56.15|34.7|1788.81~ Large|46.67|62.23|42.61|2196.95~ Extra Large|51.23|68.31|51.34|2646.99~[/grid]

Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
s2kp2  – slip2 (together, knitwise), k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over

Instructions:

The number of cast on stitches should be a multiple of 25 plus 6 .

Cast on these number of stitches for these widths:
33″ = 181
37.5″ = 206
42″ = 231
46.75″ = 256
51.25″ = 281

Repeat directions between ** across the row.
Row 1: p1, k1, p1, ** k2tog, k8, yo, k1, yo, s2kp2, yo, k1, yo, k8, ssk **, p1, k1, p1
Row 2: p1, k1, p1, ** k10, p5, k10 **, p1, k1, p1
Row 3: Repeat row 1
Row 4: p1, k1, ** p **, k1, p1
Row 5: Repeat row 1
Row 6: Repeat row 4
Row 7: Repeat row 1
Row 8: Repeat row 4
Row 9: Repeat row 1
Row 10: Repeat row 2

Repeat these 10 rows until blanket is desired length ending with a row 9. Cast off with an additional row of knit, finish off, secure and weave in end.

Make color changes before any row 1.

This is a very simple filet crochet ripple pattern. This blanket can be made in a solid color or in as many colors as you wish. The example is made in worsted weight acrylic yarn.

Size: This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|33.53|44.7|16.39|908.56~ Small|40|53.33|23.33|1293.33~ Medium|46.47|61.97|31.5|1745.86~ Large|52.95|70.6|40.88|2266.15~ Extra Large|59.42|79.23|51.49|2854.2~[/grid]

Materials: Worsted weight yarn Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet

Special stitches:
dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together (uses three stitches, decreases by two stitches) – [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
dec – Decrease 3 stitches – yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, skip next stitch, 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.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 28 plus 5.

There is also a chart available for this pattern.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:

33.5″ = 145
40″ = 173
46.5″ = 201
53″ = 229
59.5″ = 257

After the first row, make all stitches in front loop.

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, ** 3 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 9 ch, dc3tog (uses next 3 ch), dc in next ch, dc3tog (uses next 3 ch), dc in each of next 9 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from ** across to last ch. Dc in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, (ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) four times, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dec (uses 2 dc and dc3tog), ch 1, skip 1 dc, dec (uses dc3tog and 2 dc), (ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) four times, ch 1, skip 1 dc, (dc, ch1, dc) in next dc, ** ch 1, skip 1 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, (ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) four times, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dec (uses 2 dc and dc3tog), ch 1, skip 1 dc, dec (uses dc3tog and 2 dc), (ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) four times, ch 1, skip 1 dc, (dc, ch1, dc) in next dc. Repeat from ** across to last dc and turning ch. Dc in dc. Dc in top of turning ch.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, (dc in ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc) twice, dc in ch, dec (uses dc, ch and dec), dc in ch, dec (uses dec, ch and dc), (dc in ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc) twice, dc in ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, ** dc in ch, (dc ch 1, dc) in next dc, (dc in ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc) twice, dc in ch, dec (uses dc, ch and dec), dc in ch, dec (uses dec, ch and dc), (dc in ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc) twice, dc in ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc. Repeat from ** across to last dc and turning ch. Dc in dc. Dc in top of turning ch.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip dc, dc in dc) twice, ch 1, skip ch, dec (uses 2 dc and dec), ch 1, skip dc, dec (uses dec and 2 dc), (ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip dc, dc in dc) twice, ch 1, skip ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, ** ch 1, skip dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, (ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip dc, dc in dc) twice, ch 1, skip ch, dec (uses 2 dc and dec), ch 1, skip dc, dec (uses dec and 2 dc), (ch 1, skip ch, dc in dc, ch 1, skip dc, dc in dc) twice, ch 1, skip ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc. Repeat from ** across to last dc and turning ch. Dc in dc. Dc in top of turning ch.

Row 5: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second dc, 3 dc in next dc, (dc in ch, dc in dc) four times, dc in ch, dc3tog (uses dc, ch and dec), dc in ch, dc3tog (uses dec, ch and dc), (dc in ch, dc in dc) four times, dc in ch, 3 dc in dc, ** dc in ch, 3 dc in next dc, (dc in ch, dc in dc) four times, dc in ch, dc3tog (uses dc, ch and dec), dc in ch, dc3tog (uses dec, ch and dc), (dc in ch, dc in dc) four times, dc in ch, 3 dc in dc. Repeat from ** across to last dc and turning ch. Dc in dc. Dc in top of turning ch.

Repeat rows 2 through 5 until afghan is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

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 stitich 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.

Edits:
5/22/13 – Changed row one to “in ch” from “in dc”.
2/18/15 – Added chart.

Little squares ripple on soft waves. This blanket can be made in a solid color or in as many colors as you wish. The example is made in light worsted weight mercanized cotton.

Size: This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|33.5|44.67|21.22|1093.89~ Small|38.2|50.94|27.59|1422.5~ Medium|42.9|57.2|34.8|1794.2~ Large|47.61|63.47|42.84|2208.99~ Extra Large|52.31|69.74|51.73|2666.88~[/grid]

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet

Special stitch:
dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together (uses three stitches, decreases by two stitches) – [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 24 plus 3. There is also a chart available.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:

33.5″ = 171
38.25″ = 195
43″ = 219
47.5″ = 243
52.25″ = 267

After the first row, make all stitches in front loop.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, ** ch 2, skip 2 ch, sc in each of next 2 ch. Repeat from ** across to end of row.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. 3 dc in second sc, (ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc) twice, dc in each of next 4 sc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2 ** 3 dc in each of next 2 sc, (ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc) twice, dc in each of next 4 sc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2. Repeat from ** across to last 2 sc. 3 dc in next sc, 1 dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, sc in next 3 dc, ch 2, sc in next two dc, ch 2, ** sc in next 6 dc, ch 2, sc in next 2 dc, ch 2 . Repeat from ** across to last 3 dc and turning ch. Sc in each of last 3 dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in second sc, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch2, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2, (dc3tog over next 3 sc) twice, ** (ch 2, dc in each of next two sc) five times, ch 2, (dc3tog over next 3 sc) twice. Repeat from ** across to last 6 sc. (Ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc) twice, ch2, dc in each of last 2 sc.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, sc in next dc, ch 2, (sc in next two dc, ch 2) twice, sc in next 2 dc3tog, ch 2 **, (sc in next 2 dc, ch 2) five times, sc in next 2 dc3tog, ch 2. Repeat from ** across to last 5 dc and turning ch. (Sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2) twice, sc in last dc, sc in top of turning ch.

Repeat rows 2 through 5 until afghan is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

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 stitich 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.

Edits: 10/15/15 – added chart hyperlink

The first row of an afghan with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This afghan does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made with two strands of DK weight yarn. It can also be made with one strand of bulky or super bulky yarn.

Size: This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|33.12|44.16|19.82|770.15~ Small|38.88|51.84|27.31|1061.32~ Medium|44.64|59.52|36|1399.08~ Large|50.4|67.2|45.89|1783.43~ Extra Large|56.16|74.88|56.98|2214.36~[/grid]

Materials:
Yarn – Sizing given for Super Bulky yarn but other weights can be used. If using two stands of lighter yarn, double the yardage.
Size N (10.0mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = treble/triple crochet

Instructions:

There is a tutorial video and a chart available for this blanket.

Instead of a beginning chain, the blanket is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

For these widths, start with this number of chain and tr spaces:
33″ = 23
39″ = 27
44.75″ = 31
50.5″ = 35
56.25″ = 39

Row 1: Ch 3, tr in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) even number of times.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 4. Without turning the work, 2 dc over tr just made. Working across the tr stitches, (sc, ch 3, sc) over next tr, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) over next tr, (sc, ch 3, sc) over next tr. Repeat from ** across all but last tr stitch. Over last tr, 2 dc, 1 tr.

Row 3: Ch 3 and turn. Sc in space between tr and dc. ** (2 Dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, (sc, ch3, sc) in ch-2 sp. Repeat from ** across to last 2 dc and turning chain. (Sc, ch 1, dc) in space between 2nd dc and turning chain.

Row 4: Ch 4 and turn. 2 dc in ch-1 sp. (Sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp. Repeat from ** across to last ch-3 sp. (2 Dc, 1 tr) in last ch-3 sp.

Repeat row 3 and 4 until afghan is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

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 stitch 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.

Updates:
8/19/15 – added chart link

This hat is textured with a slightly rippled edge. The pattern is appropriate for a girl or boy. The example is in newborn size.

Sizes:

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Circumference (Inches)|Height (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Small Preemie|8.75|3.75|0.26|20.56~ Preemie|10.75|4.5|0.41|32.13~ Newborn|13|5.5|0.6|46.26~ 6 month|15.25|6.25|0.81|62.97~ 12 month|17.25|7.25|1.06|82.24~ Toddler|19.5|8.25|1.34|104.09~[/grid]

Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
DK weight baby yarn (see chart above for amount)
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.

Pattern:
Amount to cast on for the different sizes:
Small Preemie = 48
Preemie = 60
Newborn = 72
6 month = 84
12 month = 96
Toddler = 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Repeat each instruction across the round:

Rnds 1, 3, 5: k5, (ssk, yo) 3 times, k1
Rnds 2, 4, 6: p6, k5, p1
Rnds 7, 9, 11: (yo, k2tog) 3 times, k6
Rnds 8, 10, 12: k5, p7

Repeat these twelve rounds until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small Preemie – 2.5″ high
Preemie – 3.25″ high
Newborn – 4.25″ high
6 month – 5″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.75″ high

Crown: Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: ssk, k2tog, k1, (ssk, yo) 3 times, k1
Rnd 2: p4, k5, p1
Rnd 3: k3, ssk, ssk, yo, ssk, k1
Rnd 4: p4, k3, p1
Rnd 5: k2tog, k2, ssk, k2
Rnd 6: p3, k2, p1
Rnd 7: k2tog, k1, ssk, k1
Rnd 8: k1, p3
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk

For Newborn and 6 month sizes also do this Rnd 10: k2tog

For 12 month and Toddler sizes also do this Rnd 10 and 11:
Rnd 10: k1, p1
Rnd 11: k2tog

Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

The first row of an afghan with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This afghan does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row. The lacy shells keep the afghan light even with a heavier yarn.

This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like.

The example is made in Caron SnoSpun.

Size: This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|30.33|40.44|7.71|472.7~ Small|35|46.67|10.27|629.33~ Medium|39.67|52.89|13.19|808.34~ Large|44.33|59.11|16.47|1009.73~ Extra Large|49|65.33|20.12|1233.49~[/grid]

Materials:
Yarn – Sizing given for Bulky yarn but other weights can be used
Size J (6mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = triple crochet

Special stitch:
Shell – work the following in the ch sp or over stitch indicated: (1 dc, ch 1) three times, 1 dc

Instructions:

Instead of a beginning chain, the blanket is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

For these widths, start with this number of chain and tr spaces:

30.25″ = 25
35″ = 29
39.75″ = 33
44.25″ = 37
49″ = 41

There is a chart for this pattern available here.

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in first ch, (ch 3, tr in last ch sp) odd number of times, ch 3, dc in last ch sp.

Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 1. Without turning the work, sc over dc just made. Working across the tr stitches, ch 1, shell over first tr, ch 1, ** sc over next tr, ch 1, shell over next tr, ch 1. Repeat from ** across all the tr stitches. Sc in ch 5 sp at end of row.

Row 3: Ch 4 and turn. Sc in first ch-1 sp of first shell, ch 3, sc in third ch-1 sp of same shell, ** ch 3, sc in first ch-1 sp of next shell, ch 3, sc in third ch-1 sp of same shell. Repeat from ** across all the shells. Ch 2, dc in ch space from row before shell row.

Row 4: Ch 1 and turn. Sc in ch-2 sp. Ch 1, shell in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, ** sc over next ch-3 sp, ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 1. Repeat from ** across all the ch-3 spaces. Sc in ch 4 sp at end of row.

Repeat row 3 and 4 until afghan is desired length.

For straight sides – End with a row 3. Finish off and weave in end.

For scalloped sides – You will need to have an odd number of shell rows. End with a row 4. In same ch sp, ch 1, shell, ch 1, sc. Working across the ch-4 spaces on the side, (ch 1, shell in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 sp). At the last ch-4, after the sc, also work, ch 1, shell, ch 1, sc. Working across bottom of afghan in the ch-3 spaces, (ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp). After the last sc, in same sp also work, ch 1, shell, ch 1, sc. Working across last side of dc stitches,  (ch 1, shell over next dc, ch 1, sc over next dc). At last corner also work, ch 1, shell, ch 1. Join with sc from the beginning of the last row 4. Finish off and weave in end.

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 stitch 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.

Edits:
10/27/16 – added chart link
8/24/18 – corrected last segment of scalloped sides to include “shell”

As usual, I am really behind posting this. For June 2012 I sent two baby blankets and eleven lap blankets with the batch of items for hospice.

These two preemie blankets are made with donated Knitting Fever King Tut cotton yarn. They are my own patterns – King Charles Brocade and Little Checks.

These three lap blankets are from my own patterns. The first is made with Caron Simply Soft, Sunshine color. The pattern is Soft Clusters Ripple Afghan. The second is made with Bernat Soft Bouclé and the pattern is Lacy Check Ripple Afghan. The third is made with King Tut Knitting Fever and the pattern is Shell and Post Stitch Ripple Afghan.

These three are made from some yarn my aunt and uncle bought at a yard sale. There was no label, so I don’t know what it is. It felt like it was mostly acrylic. It had an ecru base with a variegated thread wrapped around it. The first is Lyn’s Round Ripple, the second is Delectable Shell Afghan, and the third is Climbing Shells.

These three are made with Jo-Ann Sensations Rainbow Bouclé. The two blue ones are my No Beginning Chain Crazy Block Afghan. The green one is based on the Asymmetrical Shell stitch pattern from Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet.

These are both made from King Tut Knitting Fever cotton yarn. The first is my Little Shell Ripple Afghan. The second is Speed Hook Shell Afghan.

Mary Ellen had a great idea – using a single repeat of the Eyelet Ripple Afghan for a scarf. The problem with a ripple is that the two ends are opposite to each other, and for a scarf, she wanted the ends to be the same.

I don’t think this is a perfect solution, but it’s what I came up with. Maybe some other readers would have some ideas.

I think the beginning ripple is the most attractive for a scarf, so my idea would be to make two halves and meet in the middle. I made a small insert to fill the resulting hole. The three sections would have to be sewn together like granny squares. I made my insert as follows:

Ch 6. Dc in 4th ch from hook. 5 dc in next ch. In first chain do all of the following – 2 dc, 2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 2 dc. Rotate to do 5 dc on the other side of the 2nd ch from the beginning. In the next chain do 2 dc, 2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 tr. Join in third chain.

The two panels would be joined at the first two dc and ch. The dtr on either side would join to the next dc. Then each stitch would be joined stitch by stitch.

This is a lightweight and gender neutral blanket. It works well in a solid color or multiple colors.

The example is made in light worsted weight mercanized cotton.

Size: This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|32|42.67|25.1|1294.22~ Small|38.33|51.11|36.01|1856.86~ Medium|44.66|59.55|48.89|2520.77~ Large|50.99|67.99|63.73|3285.96~ Extra Large|57.32|76.42|80.54|4152.42~[/grid]

Materials: Worsted weight yarn Size H (5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet

Special stitch:
v-stitch – in stitch indicated, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc.

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 36 plus 2.

There is also a chart available.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:

32″ = 182
38.25″ = 218
44.75″ = 254
51″ = 290
57.25″ = 326

After the first row, make all stitches in both loops.

Row 1: V-stitch in 5th ch from hook, v-stitch in next ch, skip 4 ch, v-stitch in each of next two ch, skip 4 ch, v-stitch in next ch, dc in next ch, skip 4 ch, dc in next ch, v-stitch in next ch, (skip 4 ch, v-stitch in each of next two ch) twice, **skip 1 ch, dc in each of next two ch,  skip 1 ch, (v-stitch in each of next two ch, skip 4 ch) twice, v-stitch in next ch, dc in next ch, skip 4 ch, dc in next ch, v-stitch in next ch, (skip 4 ch, v-stitch in each of next two ch) twice. Repeat from ** across to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, dc in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 4, dc in first dc, skip 1 dc, (v-stitch in each of next two dc, skip 2 dc) twice, v-stitch in next dc, skip 2 dc, v-stitch in next dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, ** skip 1 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc,  skip 1 dc,  (v-stitch in each of next two dc, skip 2 dc) twice, v-stitch in next dc, skip 2 dc, v-stitch in next dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice. Repeat from ** across to last dc and turning ch, skip 1 dc and v-stitch in top of turning ch. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, v-stitch in first dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, skip 2 dc, dc in each of the next two dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, ** skip 2 dc, v-stitch and dc in next dc, dc and v-stitch in next dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, skip 2 dc, dc in each of the next two dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice. Repeat from ** across to last 2 dc and turning ch, skip 2 dc, v-stitch and dc in third ch of turning ch. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 4, dc in first dc, v-stitch in next dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, skip 4 dc, (v-stitch in each of next two dc, skip 2 dc) twice, ** v-stitch in each of next 4 dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, skip 4 dc, (v-stitch in each of next two dc, skip 2 dc) twice. Repeat from ** across to last 3 dc and turning chain, v-stitch in last dc, v-stitch in top of turning chain. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, v-stitch in second dc, v-stitch in next dc, skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc, skip 2 dc, v-stitch in next dc, dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, v-stitch in next dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice, **skip 1 ch, dc in each of next two dc,  skip 1 ch, (v-stitch in each of next two dc, skip 2 dc) twice, v-stitch in next dc, dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, v-stitch in next dc, (skip 2 dc, v-stitch in each of next two dc) twice. Repeat from ** across to turning chain, skip 1 ch, dc in third ch. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 through 5 until afghan is desired length. Finish off and weave in end.

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 stitich 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.

This isn’t the best drawing in the world, but for you guys that prefer charts, here is a chart for the Fans and Pansies Ripple Blanket.

I found an error in the chain row and first row of the chart on 8/8/2013 and replaced it.