Crochet Butter Ripple Afghan
The Crochet Butter Ripple Afghan is a cozy and charming addition to any home, perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings or adding a touch of warmth to your favorite reading nook. Its beautiful ripple pattern, combined with the soft buttery yarn, creates a truly inviting and delightful piece that will surely become a favorite in your collection. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this afghan is a fun and rewarding project that will bring a smile to your face every time you wrap yourself up in its handmade comfort.
Materials:
US-J, 6.0 mm hook
776 - 5046 yds Bernat Forever Fleece (6 - Super Bulky; 100% Polyester; 280 g/9.9 oz, 177 m/194 yds)
Main Color: gray shown
Contrast: yellow shown
Stitch Markers
Gauge: 12 dc x 11 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm
How to Make this Blanket in Any Size
To make a custom size or use a different yarn, the stitch multiple is 4, plus 3.
With the Gauge given above, here is information on how to make this Blanket in a variety of sizes. Prefer the width of one size with the length of another? Take the stitch count from the first one and row count from the second!
Baby Blanket (shown): 40" x 40" - 119 sts x 116 rows - 4 skeins
Toddler Bed: 42" x 60" - 125 sts x 166 rows - 7 skeins
Lapghan: 36" x 48" - 107 sts x 132 rows - 5 skeins
Throw: 50" x 72" - 149 sts x 198 rows - 9 skeins
Twin: 68" x 90" - 203 sts x 248 rows - 16 skeins
Full: 84" x 90" - 251 sts x 248 rows - 19 skeins
Queen: 90" x 96" - 270 sts x 264 rows - 21 skeins
King: 105" x 96" - 315 sts x 264 rows - 26 skeins
Cal King: 102" x 102" - 305 sts x 280 rows - 27 skeins
SPECIAL STITCH:
Deep V – Work 2 dc sts between the posts of the dc sts 2 rows below, enclosing the chs of the previous row.
NOTE:
When working the dc sts into the row below the previous row, or the Deep V, enclose the chs of the previous row in the dc sts.
Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan Instructions:
Row 1 [RS]: With Main Color, ch the number of sts for your size, plus 1. Skip the ch closest to the hook. Hdc in each rem ch across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Skip next st. 2 dc in next st. *Ch 2. Skip 3 sts. 2 dc in next st. Rep from * until 3 sts rem. Skip next st. Sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. *2 dc in 2nd skipped st in Row 1. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Sc in last 2 sts, finishing last st with Contrast Color. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Deep V. *Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. Deep V. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1. Hdc in first 2 sts. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. *Deep V. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Hdc in last 2 sts, finishing last st with next color. Turn.
Row 6 - Next to Last Row: Rep Rows 4 and 5, changing colors every 2 rows in pattern.
Last Row: Ch 1. *Hdc in next 2 sts. Deep V. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Hdc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Border Rnd: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Ch 2. Sc evenly down the side. Ch 2. Sc in each st of foundation ch. Ch 2. Sc evenly up the rem side. Ch 2. Join to first sc. Finish off.