Melon Ripple Afghan
The pastel colors of this Melon Ripple Afghan make it a great crochet pattern to make for spring. The ripple pattern has a calming effect that will remind you of being at the beach. Super Soft Caron yarn makes this an easy crochet afghan if you know how to crochet a blanket; a must-do project to make for yourself. It will brighten up any room of your home, and it's also great for taking to the park with you if you want to simply relax and enjoy some fresh air.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
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Caron International's Simply Soft (100% Acrylic, 6 oz/170g, 315 yd/288 m):
#9702 Off White (A): 3 skeins
#0003 Pistachio (B): 2 skeins
#0016 Melon (C): 2 skeins - Size US I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
In ripple pattern, 1 pattern repeat and 6 rows = 4"/10 cm
Notes: Gauge is after fabric has been blocked. One pattern repeat is one 'ripple', measure from top point of one ripple to top point of next ripple.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch)
double crochet (dc)
single crochet (sc)
slip stitch (sl st)
NOTES
1. The ripples formed by the pattern stitch become more evident after four or more rows have been worked.
2. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Fasten off old color.
THROW
With A, ch 210.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook (beginning ch does not count as a st), [sk next ch, dc in next ch] 3 times, 5 dc in each of next 2 ch, dc in next ch, *[sk next ch, dc in next ch] 8 times, 5 dc in each of next 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across to last 8 ch, [sk next ch, dc in next next ch] 4 times, turn—209 sts (forming 11 ripples).
Rows 2–11: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in first st, [sk next st, dc in next st] 4 times, 5 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st, *[sk next st, dc in next st] 8 times, 5 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st; repeat from * across to last 8 sts, [sk next st, dc in next st] 4 times, turn; change to B in last st of Row 11.
Rows 12–16: With B, repeat Row 2 five times; change to C in last st of Row 16.
Rows 17–27: With C, repeat Row 2 eleven times; change to A in last st of Row 27.
Rows 28–32: With A, repeat Row 2 five times; change to B in last st of Row 32.
Rows 33–43: With B, repeat Row 2 eleven times; change to C in last st of Row 43:
Rows 44–48: With C, repeat Row 2 five times; change to A in last st of Row 48.
Rows 49–59: With A, repeat Row 2 eleven times.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. Block to finished measurements.