Granny Ripple Stitch: Free Crochet Pattern
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.
Yield: 1 sample
Cost: 5
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
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