Perfectly Purple Ripple Throw
A gorgeous combination of purple hues combine to make this Perfectly Purple Ripple Throw. The richly-colored blanket would make a great addition to your home decor. This crochet afghan pattern will not disappoint. With the weather turning cooler, the ripple throw is the perfect way to stay warm and cozy while you relax on the couch.
You can also work up this ripple afghan pattern for a family member or friend. If you love purple or know someone who loves purple, show your pride for this exquisite color with a handmade afghan. Be prepared to receive a lot of compliments once this beauty is complete.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge1 pat rep = 3 wide, 5.5 rows = 4 measured at point of ripple. Save time, check your gauge
Finished Size45" x 66"
Materials List
- Deborah Norville Collection™ Everyday® Soft Worsted by Premier® Yarns (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 113g/203 yds): 100-19 Navy (A): 5 balls; 100-10 Aubergine (B): 3 balls; 100-33 Violet (C): 3 balls; 100-20 Orchid (D): 3 balls; 100-01 Snow White (E): 3 balls
- US size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Instructions:
NOTES:
Stitch Guide
Stripe Pattern: *4 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C, 2 rows D, 2 rows E; rep from * ending with 2 rows of A.
To adjust width of throw add or subtract multiples of 20 ch to beg-ch.
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With A, ch 260.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hk, * ch 3, sk 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch, ch 3, sk 3 ch, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch, (ch 3, sk 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch) twice, ** sk 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch; rep from * 12 more times, ending last rep at **, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, * (2 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) twice, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp) twice; rep from * across, turn.
Rows 3-4: Ch 3, *(2 dc in the center of the 2-dc shell below the next ch-3 sp, ch 3) twice, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc in the center of the 2-dc shell below the next ch-3 sp) twice; rep from * across, turn.
Continue to rep Rows 3-4 until the blanket measures approx. 66”, following stripe patt, ending with 2 rows of A.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.