{"id":1444,"date":"2012-03-06T09:07:58","date_gmt":"2012-03-06T15:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.thetucker.com\/knit\/?p=1444"},"modified":"2013-05-14T00:28:48","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T06:28:48","slug":"jacobs-ladder-ripple-afghan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.thetucker.com\/knit\/2012\/03\/06\/jacobs-ladder-ripple-afghan\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacob’s Ladder Ripple Afghan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I love the basic Jacob’s Ladder Afghan<\/a>, so thought it could only be even all the more wonderful in a ripple version.<\/p>\n

The example is made in worsted weight acrylic.<\/p>\n

Size:<\/strong>
\nThis blanket can be made any size.\u00a0Five widths are given in the directions.<\/p>\n

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|33.46|44.62|21.58|1133.16~ Small|39|52|29.32|1539.32~ Medium|44.54|59.38|38.24|2007.57~ Large|50.08|66.77|48.34|2537.91~ Extra Large|55.62|74.15|59.62|3130.33~[\/grid]<\/p>\n

Materials:<\/strong>
\nWorsted weight yarn – see chart for amount
\nSize H (5mm) crochet hook<\/p>\n

Abbreviations:<\/strong>
\nch = chain
\nch sp = chain space
\ndc = double crochet
\ntr = triple\/treble crochet<\/p>\n

Special stitch:<\/strong>
\ndc3tog\u00a0– double crochet\u00a03 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.<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two tutorial videos available for this blanket. Part one<\/a> covers the beginning and body of the blanket. Part two<\/a> covers the finishing rows of the blanket.<\/p>\n

The beginning chain should be a multiple of 24 plus 1.<\/p>\n

For these widths, start with this number of chains:
\n33.5″ = 145
\n39″ =\u00a0169
\n44.5″ = 193
\n50″ = 217
\n55.5″ = 241<\/p>\n

Row 1: 2dc in 4th chain from hook, dc in next\u00a06 ch, dc3tog (uses\u00a03 ch), dc in next\u00a02 ch, dc3tog\u00a0** dc in next\u00a06 ch, 3dc in next ch, dc in next two ch, 3dc in next ch,\u00a0dc in next\u00a06 ch, dc3tog (uses 3 ch), dc in next 2 ch, dc3tog. Repeat from ** across to last\u00a07 chains. Dc in next\u00a06 ch, (2dc, tr) in last ch. Turn.<\/p>\n

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr,\u00a0dc\u00a0in next\u00a06 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip 2 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc,\u00a03dc in next dc,\u00a0ch10, skip 2 dc,\u00a03dc in next dc,\u00a0dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip 2 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches.\u00a0Repeat from ** across to last\u00a06 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.<\/p>\n

Row 3: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch10, skip ch10, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch10, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.<\/p>\n

Repeat row\u00a03 until afghan is desired length. Work the last three rows as follows:<\/p>\n

Second to last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch6, skip ch10, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch10, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.<\/p>\n

Next to last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch6, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch6, skip ch6, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, ch6, skip ch6, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Turn.<\/p>\n

As you work the last row, you will need to draw up the loops of each loop column as you come to it. Starting at the bottom of the column, pull the first over the second and pull the second loop through it toward the front. Then pull that loop over the third loop and pull the third loop through to the front. Continue in this way up the column. You will then make stitches from the last row in this top loop to secure it.<\/p>\n

If you would like to see a tutorial on looping, Linda of alottastitches has a great\u00a0post <\/a>about it, as well as a lot of other great tips on this blanket.<\/p>\n

Last row: Ch3 (counts as a dc), 2dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in top loop, dc3tog in next three stitches, ** dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in top loop, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog in next three stitches, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in top loop, dc3tog in next three stitches. Repeat from ** across to last 6 dc and turning chain. Dc in next 6 dc, (2dc, tr) in top of turning chain. Finish off and weave in end.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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