Radiate charm in your home with this free crochet ripple blanket Pattern, that fill your space with cozy vibes & colorful stripes every day.

Have you ever seen a blanket with lines that move like waves across its surface making the whole room feel cozy and bright? That’s the special look you get with the Crochet Ripple Blanket pattern, a favorite for its lovely zig-zag shapes and rainbow of colors. People use this blanket to stay warm at night, to decorate their sofas, or to give as a happy gift for someone they care about.

Free Modern Ripple Blanket Pattern with Simple Color Changes

How to Crochet a Ripple Blanket Tutorial 1

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The ripples add a gentle texture that’s soft to touch and nice to look at, making everyone feel welcome and relaxed. It’s strong enough to use every day and easy to keep clean, so it stays nice for years. The Crochet Ripple Blanket pattern brings warmth, style, and smiles into every home, making each day a little bit brighter.

How to Crochet a Ripple Blanket Tutorial 2

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Free Crochet Ripple Blanket Pattern

Materials List

Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in four different colors.
- Example: Furls Wander (used in sample)
- Color A: Mist – 3 balls (~291 yds each)
- Color B: Surf (or Agave in tutorial) – 4 balls (~365 yds each)
- Color C: Peninsula – 4 balls (~365 yds each)
- Color D: Tundra (or Patina in tutorial) – 3 balls (~291 yds each)
Hook: Size J-10 (6 mm)
Notions:
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
- Optional: Stitch markers (highly recommended for beginners to mark row ends/turning chains)

Key Abbreviations (US Terminology)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
dc	double crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)
sk	skip
rep	repeat
BLO	back loop only

Special Notes

Gauge: 15 sts x 10 rows = 4″ in Ripple Pattern (not critical, but will affect size/yarn used).
Sizing: Lapghan: 36″ x 48″. Visit the designer’s blog for a sizing/yarn chart for up to king size.
Foundation Multiple: Chain a multiple of 17, plus 3.
- Lapghan: ch 139
- Gauge swatch: ch 54
Row Repeat: Pattern consists of basic double crochet ripple (“chevron/ripple”), alternating with single crochet rows for evenness and texture.
Turning chains: Ch 3 at beginning of dc rows counts as first dc.

Pattern

Foundation Chain

With Color A, ch a multiple of 17 + 3 (e.g., 139 for lapghan).
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Row 1 (Right Side, Increases and Decreases):

Dc in 4th ch from hook (first skipped 3 ch counts as dc; place stitch marker in top ch for ease).
2 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch (4 dcs across first 3 ch).
(You now have the beginning slope/peak.)
[Decreases/Valley]
* [sk 1 ch, dc in next ch] 5 times
(You’ve skipped and dc-ed five times, placing 5 separate dc sts, each time skipping the previous ch.)
[Increases/Peak]
sk 1 ch, 2 dc in next ch (INCREASE MADE)
Rep [2 dc in next ch] 5 more times (total 6 pairs).
Repeat [Decrease x5, Increase x6] pattern across the foundation chain until 4 ch remain.
To Finish the Row:
- Sk 1 ch, 2 dc in each of remaining 3 ch (6 dcs to end).
- You should have 136 sts (lapghan) or 51 (swatch); adjust as needed.

Row 2 (Wrong Side, Single Crochet Row):

Ch 1, turn.
Sc in each st across.
At end, sc in top of the turning ch-3 (move marker as needed).
Turn.
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Row 3 (Repeat Pattern Row, BLO):

Ch 3, turn.
BLO dc in first st.
BLO 2 dc in each of next 2 sts.
[BLO Decreases]*
- [sk 1 st, BLO dc in next st] 5 times.
[BLO Increases]*
- sk 1 st, 2 BLO dc in next st, then 2 BLO dc in next 5 sts.
Repeat [Decrease x5, Increase x6] across until 4 sts remain.
Sk 1 st, 2 BLO dc in each of last 3 sts.
Turn.

Row 4 (All Single Crochet Row):

Ch 1, turn.
Sc in each st across.
At end, sc in top of the turning ch-3.
Turn.
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Row 5 (Pattern Row, Both Loops):

Ch 3, turn.
Dc in first st.
2 dc in each of next 2 sts.
[Decreases]*
- [sk 1 st, dc in next st] 5 times.
[Increases]*
- sk 1 st, 2 dc in next st, then 2 dc in next 5 sts.
Repeat pattern until 4 sts remain.
Sk 1 st, 2 dc in each of last 3 sts.
Turn.

Row 6 (All Single Crochet Row):

Ch 1, turn.
Sc in each st across.
At end, sc in top of the turning ch-3.
Change color in last sc if desired: work all but final YO of sc with old color, then YO and pull new color through both loops to finish stitch.

Color Changes

Designer sample uses 6 rows each of color A, B, and C, then 8 rows of color D, then mirrors colors in reverse order (C, B, A, each for 6 rows).
You may change colors as often or as rarely as you’d like; change color on the last stitch of a single crochet row (see above).

Stitch Pattern and Row Repeats

Begin with Row 3, then repeat Rows 4, 5, 4 as your main set, continuing until desired length:
- Row 3: dc, BLO (back loop only)
- Row 4: sc
- Row 5: dc, both loops
- Row 4 again: sc
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Finishing

Fasten off at the end of your last single crochet row.
Weave in all ends using your tapestry needle.

Pattern Correction

Stitch counts: At the end of each pattern row, ensure you have the correct number of stitches. If not, review valleys and peaks – each ripple (between peaks) should always “balance” for a flat, even edge.
Turning chains: Always ch 3 for turning dc rows; this counts as the first dc.
Back Loop Only (BLO): Only work in BLO on specified rows for textural contrast.

Tips

Stitch Marker Use: Place marker in the top of each turning ch-3 to help keep sides straight and assist with color changes.
Color Changes: Always join new color on the final pull-through of the last stitch of a row for a seamless look.
Gauge Swatch: Make a swatch if size or yarn usage is important. Remember, altering your starting chain or hook size will affect size and drape.
Ripples not Rippling? Double-check skips and increases—missing a skip or increase will throw off the shape.

Conclusion

The Teal Tempest Ripple Blanket is a textured, cozy project perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With simple row repeats, easy color transitions, and the soothing motion of ripple stitches, this pattern is great for relaxing and produces a visually stunning result. Customize your size and color palette as desired—this blanket is sure to become a favorite.