Crocheting a beautiful blanket is a rewarding project, and the Rippled Puff Stitch Crochet Blanket is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With its soft texture and stylish rippled design, this blanket is both cozy and visually appealing. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the materials, pattern, and steps needed to create this stunning piece.
Materials You’ll Need
To get started, gather the following materials:
- Yarn: Bernat® Sport Ombre Twist™
- Contrast A: Honeyed Gold (50005) – 2 balls (1620 yds/1481 m)
- Contrast B: Periwinkle Blue (50010) – 2 balls (1427 yds/1305 m)
- Hook: Size U.S. G/6 [4 mm] Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Yarn Needle for weaving in ends
Finished Blanket Size
- Approximate dimensions: 46 x 50 inches (117 x 127 cm)
Gauge
- 16 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in the Ripple Puff Pattern.
Stitches & Abbreviations
Before starting, familiarize yourself with these stitches:
- Chain (ch) – Basic foundation stitch.
- Double Crochet (dc) – Standard crochet stitch.
- Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog) – Decreases stitches.
- Puff Stitch (puff st) – Creates a soft, raised texture.
- Half Double Crochet (hdc) – A slightly taller stitch than single crochet.
- Single Crochet (sc) – Used in the borders for a clean finish.
- Slip Stitch (sl st) – Joins pieces together.
How to Crochet the Blanket
Step 1: Start with the Foundation Chain
- Using Contrast A, chain 188 stitches (a multiple of 17 + 18).
Step 2: First Row – Establish the Pattern
- Right Side (RS): Begin in the 3rd chain from the hook, working a dc2tog (counts as first stitch).
- Work (dc2tog) twice more.
- (Ch 1, Puff st in next ch) 5 times, Ch 1, (dc2tog) 6 times.
- Repeat from * to the end, finishing with (dc2tog) 3 times.
Step 3: Second Row – Creating the Ripples
- Ch 2, then work 1 hdc in each stitch and ch-1 space across.
- Turn work and join Contrast B.
Step 4: Third Row – Adding Puff Stitch Texture
- Using Contrast B, work a similar pattern as Row 1, keeping the Puff Stitches aligned.
Step 5: Continue the Pattern
- Maintain the stripe pattern, alternating 2 rows of A, 2 rows of B.
- Repeat the last two rows until the blanket reaches 50 inches (127 cm) in length.
Step 6: Adding the Borders
- Join Contrast A and work a single crochet border along both lengths of the blanket.
- Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Final Thoughts
This Rippled Puff Stitch Crochet Blanket is an easy yet stylish project perfect for home décor or as a thoughtful handmade gift. The combination of soft puff stitches and gentle ripples creates a cozy and elegant design.
Try this pattern today, and enjoy the warmth of your handmade crochet creation!
