Wrap yourself in cozy waves of color with the Easy Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern. This classic ripple design creates a soothing wave effect that looks intricate but is surprisingly easy to make.
Perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this blanket brings timeless style to any home. Whether you use self-striping yarns like Lion Brand Mandala Baby for effortless color changes or choose your own palette, the results are always stunning.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
It’s a relaxing project that works up beautifully for gifts, home décor, or personal use. The ripple pattern is built on simple stitches that repeat row after row, making it easy to memorize and enjoyable to work on while watching TV or chatting with friends.
Beautiful and Bright Wavy Ripple: Berry Bliss
Even though the design is simple, the ripple effect adds an impressive look that feels much more advanced. The pattern includes instructions for five different sizes, giving you flexibility to create the perfect blanket for any occasion. From baby blankets to larger throws, this project adapts easily to your needs.
Using soft, medium weight yarn and a comfortable hook size, this ripple blanket has just the right balance of drape and warmth. The sample shown is a medium throw measuring 54 by 70 inches.
Ideal for curling up on the couch or gifting to a loved one. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through the process, so even if it’s your first ripple blanket, you’ll feel confident as you crochet. The rhythmic stitch pattern is soothing to work and creates a blanket that looks great on both sides.
This ripple design is perfect for playing with color. Use self-striping yarns for effortless transitions, or mix solids and variegated yarns for a bold, custom look. No matter which colors you choose, the wave pattern ensures a finished blanket full of character and charm. The Easy Ripple Crochet Blanket is one of those projects you’ll return to again and again for its beauty, simplicity, and versatility.
Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 14 stitches and 7 rows of double crochet every 4” X 4”.
Size
The blanket shown is 54” X 70”.
Here are two more suggested sizes. However, the size of your project can easily be adjusted using multiples of 14 plus 3. That means your initial chain should be divisible by 14. Then add 3 more chain stitches.
- Baby Blanket = 30” X 30”
- Child or Lapghan Blanket = 43” X 53”
- Small Throw Blanket = 52” X 60”
- Medium Throw Blanket = 54” X 70” (Shown)
- Large Throw Blanket = 60” X 76”
Materials
I used Lion Brand Mandala Baby. It’s an acrylic number 3 light weight yarn with 590 yards per yarn cake. I used the color Unicorn Cloud.
Suggested yardage for different sizes:
- Baby Blanket = 702 yards 2 yarn cakes
- Child or Lapghan Blanket = 1,780 yards or 4 yarn cakes
- Small Throw Blanket = 2,450 yards or 5 yarn cakes
- Medium Throw Blanket = 2,950 yards or 5 yarn cakes
- Large Throw Blanket = 3,560 yards or 7 yarn cakes
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
