Zig Zag Ripple Afghan
This ripple afghan pattern is an autumnal beauty!
This crocheted afghan is a fun twist on a classic twist. Create a cool zig-zag pattern to decorate your home and warm you up. This is a great piece that is sure to add to your space. Plus, the cheery color is an absolute delight.
With the rust orange, soft gray, and creamy white, this ripple pattern is incredibly autumnal and rustic, though it would not look out of place in your home the rest of the year. This is an easy crochet afghan so most crocheters will be able to work this up without trouble.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook, J/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge12 sc and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] with smaller hook.
Finished SizeApprox 46" x 58" [117 cm x 147.5 cm]
Materials List
- 16 balls Bernat Berella Yarn (100g/3.5 oz) in the following colors: 2 in True Taupe (MC), 4 in Soft Taupe (A), 4 in Soft Heather (B), 6 in Burnt Orange (C)
- OR 20 balls Bernat Berella Yarn (Ombres 85g/3 oz) in the following colors: 2 of Main Color, 5 of yarn A, 5 of yarn B, 7 of yarn C
- Sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) and 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hooks
Instructions:
NOTE: First and last sc of each row is left unworked.
With smaller hook and MC, ch 225. Mark every 50th ch for easier counting.
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1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 sc in each of next 9 ch. Ch 2. 1 sc in each of next 10 ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 sc in each of next 5 ch. Ch 2. 1 sc in each of next 5 ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to last 19 ch. 1 sc in each of next 9 ch. Ch 2. 1 sc in each of next 10 ch.
Fasten off.
Turn. 224 sts.
**2nd row: Miss first sc. Join A with sl st to back loop of next sc. Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. *Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sts. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sts. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from * to last sc. Turn.
3rd and 4th rows: Sl st in first 2 sc. Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. *Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sts. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 4 sts. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sts. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from * to last sc. Leave last sc unworked. Turn.
Fasten off at end of 4th row.
5th row: With B, as 2nd row.
6th to 9th rows: With B, as 3rd row 4 times. Fasten off at end of 9th row.
10th row: With C, as 2nd row.
Next 8 rows: With C, as 3rd row 8 times. Fasten off at end of last row.
Next row: With MC, as 2nd row.**
Rep from ** to ** of Flame Pat 7 times more, omitting last row with MC at last rep.
EDGING:
With RS facing and larger hook, join B with sl st to first sc on RS of Afghan. Ch 1. *1 sc in side of next sc. Rep from * along side of Afghan.
Fasten off.
Rep for other side.