The Granny Ripple Stitch is a Vintage-Inspired Favorite for Modern Makers. With its vintage-inspired look and modern versatility, this stitch is sure to become one you reach for over and over again. Perfect for blankets, scarves, and more.
Looking for a crochet stitch that’s equal parts eye-catching and beginner-friendly?
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
The Granny Ripple Stitch brings classic charm and bold zig-zag texture together in one timeless pattern.
Whether you’re brand new to ripple patterns or just love a good step-by-step guide, this pattern has you covered.
It includes written instructions, helpful pattern notes, a detailed photo tutorial, and even a video walkthrough to build your confidence from the very first row.
If you can chain and double crochet, you can do this!
Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Directions: Granny Ripple Stitch: Free Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner Friendly
Gauge
18 double crochet stitches and 6 rows every 4” X 4”.
Size
This sample pattern worked with a medium weight yarn and size I 5.5mm crochet hook will make about 8” width.
To adjust the width of the blanket, simply start with a chain in a multiple of 18. To make the blanket longer or shorter, simply crochet for more or fewer rows.
Abbreviations
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- YO = Yarn Over
- [ ] = Repeat Between
Materials
Yarn. A medium weight yarn works well with this pattern. For my sample, I used Caron Big Cakes from Yarnspirations. Number 4 medium weight yarn. Color Toffee Brickle. Plan for about 150 yards of yarn.
Crochet Hook. Choose a hook size that matches your yarn weight.
I used a size I crochet hook 5.5 mm. Crochet hook size H 5.5mm would also work.
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Pattern Notes
Written in US Terms.
Turn at the end of each row.
You may choose to practice the pattern on a small swatch before beginning a larger project. To make the ends symmetrical, simply chain 36 and work the pattern as written.
There are photo tutorials throughout the pattern and video tutorials after the written pattern.
Crochet Stitches Used
Chain Stitch (CH ST)
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook. Leave about a 5-inch tail on the yarn. This will be weaved in later.
Next snug up the yarn loop that is on the crochet hook; while it should be firm, it should also be loose enough to slide on the hook with ease.
Keeping the loop on the hook, insert the hook in the stitch, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front. Draw the yarn through the loop. Yarn over again and draw the yarn through both loops that are currently on the hook. (The first chain stitch is complete).
HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial
Double Crochet (DC)
Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.
HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial
Begin
Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook.
Chain 36
Row 1
In the 5th CH from the hook, 3 DC. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. SK 2 CH STs, in the next ST work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). The first peak is done. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. Make the Valley. [SK 5 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. Make the Peak. SK 2 CH STs, in the next ST work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with 1 DC in the last CH. Turn
With a longer pattern than this 36-stitch sample, continue working the pattern for the valleys and peaks.
Row 2
CH 4. [SK the first 3 DC. In the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] once. Skip to the CH 3 SP and work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). [SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] once. [SK the next 2 clusters of 3 DC. 3 DC between the next clusters of 3 DC. SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC. Skip to the CH 3 SP and work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC. SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] across to the end. End with a DC in top of the turning CH. Turn
With a longer pattern than this 36-stitch sample, continue working the pattern for the valleys and peaks.
Repeat row 2 until your project reaches your desired length.
Finishing
After you work the last SC ST, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.
If you are a beginner crocheter, you can find more detail on finishing your crochet project on the website.
Crochet Video Tutorials of the Granny Ripple Stitch Crochet pattern
We hope that you have enjoyed this lovely crochet pattern.
XO
Vicky & Casey
You can find the original Granny Ripple Stitch Crochet Pattern for Beginners – Pattern Princess
Granny Ripple Stitch: Free Crochet Pattern
Equipment
- Crochet Hook Choose a hook size that matches your yarn weight. I used a size I crochet hook 5.5 mm. Crochet hook size H 5.5mm would also work.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Materials
- Yarn A medium weight yarn works well with this pattern. For my sample, I used Caron Big Cakes from Yarnspirations. Number 4 medium weight yarn. Color Toffee Brickle. Plan for about 150 yards of yarn.
Instructions
Begin
- Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot on the crochet hook.Chain 36
Row 1
- In the 5th CH from the hook, 3 DC. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. SK 2 CH STs, in the next ST work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). The first peak is done. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. Make the Valley. [SK 5 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH. Make the Peak. SK 2 CH STs, in the next ST work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH, SK 2 CH STs, 3 DC in the next CH]. Repeat between [ ] across. End with 1 DC in the last CH. Turn
- With a longer pattern than this 36-stitch sample, continue working the pattern for the valleys and peaks.
Row 2
- CH 4. [SK the first 3 DC. In the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] once. Skip to the CH 3 SP and work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). [SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] once. [SK the next 2 clusters of 3 DC. 3 DC between the next clusters of 3 DC. SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC. Skip to the CH 3 SP and work (3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC). SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC. SK 3 DC, in the SP between the 2 clusters of 3 DC, 3 DC]. Repeat between [ ] across to the end. End with a DC in top of the turning CH. Turn
- With a longer pattern than this 36-stitch sample, continue working the pattern for the valleys and peaks.
- Repeat row 2 until your project reaches your desired length.
Finishing
- After you work the last SC ST, cut off the yarn leaving about a 12-inch long tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the hook.
- Thread the yarn needle with the yarn tails and weave them through the crochet stitches back and forth until the yarn feels secure. Snip off the excess yarn.
Notes
- CH = Chain
- DC = Double Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SP = Space
- ST = Stitch
- STs = Stitches
- YO = Yarn Over
- [ ] = Repeat Between
