Crochet Ripple Strips Throw

Create a cozy and stylish addition to your home decor with this beautiful Crochet Ripple Strips Throw. Handcrafted with care and attention to detail, this throw features a stunning ripple design that adds a touch of elegance to any room. The soft yarn used in this project ensures that the throw is not only visually appealing but also incredibly comfortable to snuggle up with on chilly evenings. Whether draped over a sofa or spread out on a bed, this throw is sure to become a favorite piece in your home. The rhythmic pattern of the ripple design is both soothing to work on and visually appealing once completed. With the ability to customize the colors to match your existing decor, you can truly make this throw your own. Whether you are an experienced crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to learn a new technique, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a handmade touch to their home.

Skill Level: Easy

SPECIAL STITCHES

dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw yarn through st, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn over, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook.

sc2tog = [Insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw yarn through st] twice, yarn over, draw yarn through 3 loops on hook.

sc3tog = [Insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw yarn through st] 3 times, yarn over, draw yarn through 4 loops on hook.

NOTE

When changing color, work last st of row until 2 loops are left on hook, drop old color, yo with new color and complete stitch. Fasten off old color.

COLOR SEQUENCES

Strip #1: Work *3 rows each of A, B, C and D; 1 row B; 2 rows D; 1 row B; 2 rows A; 1 row B; 2 rows C; 1 row B; 2 rows D; repeat from * twice.

Strip #2: Work *3 rows each C and D; 1 row B;2 rows D; 1 row B; 2 rows A; 1 row B; 2 rows C; 1 row B; 2 rows D; 3 rows each of A and B; repeat from * twice.

THROW

Strip (make 3 Strip #1’s and 2 Strip #2’s)

Ch 47

Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as first dc2tog), [dc2tog in next 2 ch] 3 times, ch 1, [dc in next ch, ch 1] 7 times, [dc2tog in next 2 ch] 8 times, ch 1, [dc in next ch, ch 1] 7 times, [dc2tog in next 2 ch] 4 times, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, skip first st, dc in next st (counts as first dc2tog), dc2tog in next 2 sts, [dc2tog in next ch-1 space and dc] twice, ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [dc2tog in next dc and next ch-1 space] twice, [dc2tog in next 2 sts] 4 times, [dc2tog in next ch-1 space and next dc] twice, ch 1, [dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1] 3 times, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (dc2tog in next dc and next ch-1 space] twice, [dc2tog in next 2 sts] twice, turn.

Rows 3–72: Repeat Row 2, working in color sequences above. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly

Arrange strips with bottom edges aligned, alternating Strips #1 and Strips #2. With right sides together, working on wrong side, using A, whip stitch strips together, matching each row, and making sure that stitches don’t show too much on right side.

Border

With right side facing, working in opposite side of foundation ch along bottom edge of Throw, join D with slip st in first ch, ch 1, 3 sc in same ch, sc in next 9 ch sts, *sc3tog in next 3 ch sts, sc in next 20 ch sts, sc3tog in next 3 ch sts**, sc in next 10 ch sts on current strip, sc in next 10 ch sts on next strip; repeat from * 3 times; repeat from * to ** once, sc in next 9 ch sts, 3 sc in last ch; working across side edge of Throw, work 2 sc in each row-end st (144 sc); working across top of Throw, sc in next 4 sts, *** [sc in next ch-1 space, sc in next dc] 7 times, sc in next ch-1 space, [sc2tog in next 2 sts] 4 times, [sc in next ch-1 space, sc in next dc] 7 times, sc in next ch-1 space****, [sc2tog in next 2 sts] twice on one strip, [sc2tog in next 2 sts] twice on next strip; repeat from *** 3 times; repeat from *** to **** once, sc in next 4 sts; working across other side edge of Throw, 2 sc in each row-end st across (144 sc); join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS

A, B, C, D = Color A, Color B, Color C, Color D; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; ( ) = work directions in parentheses as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.