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Ripple-stitched blankets are very popular and a classic way of making a patterned texture for projects with a large surface area. The effect is easy to achieve and the final product’s appearance belies the fact that it doesn’t take a lot of effort to complete these projects. Let’s see the most beautiful examples of ripple baby blankets. A link to a free pattern is under its photo.
The 6-Day Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
The 6-day baby blanket is a quick project that uses wavy stripes of alternating colors to achieve a rolling, sea-like effect that’s gentle and soothing to the eye. The texture of this blanket is also quite a bit less pronounced than the cable blanket, while still being enough for little fingers to explore.
Skills: beginner Designer: Betty McKnit
The full article about this pattern is here:
photo: theloopyyarn@instagram
Wacky Wave Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Here is a beautiful, beach inspired and deliciously delirious blanket in a myriad colorful waves. It bears all colors of the rainbow, and then some. In fact, if you look, you can see all of the visible spectrum in this gorgeous creation. It is truly amazing, what can be done just by varying the colors amongst wavy ripples. This is very definitely a cheer-you-up, go-to-your-happy-space blanket… both in the making, and in the using.
Skills: beginner Designer: Jellina Verhoeff
The full article about this pattern is here:
Spring Landscape Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Let’s bring some spring and joy with this colorful blanket in colors. The Spring Landscape blanket is evocative of a springtime meadow in the sunshine, with all of the flowers in bloom, and the sun making their colors come alive. This is a fairly easy project, just right for a beginner to build their basic skills into a fine project. And even if you are more advanced, this is still a very worthwhile pattern.
Skills: beginner Designer: Justina Kirkwood
The full article about this pattern is here:
Easy Ripple Afghan Free Crochet Pattern
Here is the easiest pattern of all. No matter whether you are looking for a baby blanket or a kid’s bedspread, the Easy Ripple Afghan pattern will be a good option. This beginner-friendly pattern works up very fast and helps you to make even a big bedspread in no time!
Skills: Beginner Designer: SusanB
The full article about this pattern is here:
More info about this project here.
Ripple Baby Blankets Free Crochet Pattern
Waves and ripples are a soothing pattern. Just think of a calm day at the lake and ripples moving over the water after a Loon makes a splash. Many designs use rippled lines as a decorative motif, whether smoother, round peaks above, or more angular and made of interlocked chevrons as below. Either way, many patterns are available, using a large number of stitching techniques to match your preferences and your skills. A link to the free pattern is below photos.
Skills: Easy Designer: Judy Hice
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The full article about this pattern is here:
More info about projects from photos you can find here and here.
Simple Neutral Ripple Blanket
Neat Ripple Blanket
The neat ripple blanket is another wonderful variation on this perennial blanket for colder days. Moreover, it’s very gentle texture ensures that it will be great for both a baby and for yourself to wrap up in without too many lumps and bumps.
The original pattern is available here:
The photos of David Abel’s version are here.
Vintage Fan Ripple Blanket
If you have already tried some basic ripples, now it is time to turn it up to 11. How? For instance using this amazing, thick and luxuriant ripple. This is one of the most unique designs we have come upon while exploring the world of crochet patterns, and is undoubtedly perfect for a winter wrapper-upper! It’s thickness and drape will certainly be ideal for a cold evening or as a blanket for colder days.
The original pattern is available here:
More info about it is on Ravelry also here. The photos of this version by Chiaki are here.
Zigzag Vintage Ripple-Stitched Blanket
Here is a zig-zagging ripple blanket, with colors inspired by a bouquet of roses. Thus, you get the best of both summer, blossoms and ripples. Can’t you just picture it sitting at the cottage, watching the shimmering lake, additionally surrounded by fragrant roses?
Designer: Angela Maria
Mystic Ripple Blanket
The mystic ripple blanket is different in that, although it uses a chevron-based ripple, it’s done in monochrome. To that end, the pattern uses alternating solid and lacy bands that delineate the ripples. Which, therefore, makes it a very gentle and soothing pattern.
Designer: Alex DellAringa
The full article about this pattern is here:
Heartbeat Ripple Blanket
So, this fall ripple blanket in these colors looks a bit like a forest. Although it may also look complicated, the pattern is very easy. Apart from the pattern itself, you can additionally get help from a step-by-step photo tutorial.
The full article about the pattern is available on bymimzan.com.
More info about Wildmonster9’s project on Ravlery.
6-Kid Blanket
Next, this fall ripple blanket is a great project to try, match color combos, and make a blanket for any season. Without a doubt, the great colors of StyleCraft Special DK yarn combined with this wavy, striped blanket will give you an outstanding effect.
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