How to Crochet Big Ripple Stitch

Big ripple crochet stitch is a basic pattern used for afghans, shawls, and everything in between. In crochet, a "ripple stitch" is a stitch pattern with peaks and valleys. Increases and decreases are used to create the ripple effect. There are several ways to do the ripple stitch. This simple version gives a smooth look with very few holes or gaps. Some versions have larger holes for a lace-like look. This stitch is perfect for advanced crocheters. You must know how to decrease stitches to crochet the ruffle stitch. You can use any yarn of any color and gage. It looks especially nice if you use sweeping color gradients or gradient yarns. This great pattern is knit with just three simple stitches! It's so simple, youll have it memorized in no time. It's the perfect pattern to crochet while you watch TV.

Instruction:

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 32 + 11

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term): Chain stitch – ch

Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

1 tr/dc decrease

Double treble / Treble – d.tr / tr

Quadruple treble / Triple treble - q.tr / tp.tr (yarn over 4 times) Cluster of 3 d.tr / tr - cluster

Stitch - st

Row 1: : skip 12 ch, * 9tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 9 ch, 9 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 9 ch, 9 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 9 ch, 9 tr/dc in next ch, 9ch, skip 1ch; rep from *, 9tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 9 ch, 9 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 9 ch, 9 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 9 ch, 9 tr/dc in next ch, 5ch, 1 q.tr / tp.tr in last ch, turn.

Row 2: 3 ch, 1tr/dc in first ch below, * 1ch, 1 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1 tr/dc in next ch, 1ch, 1 tr/dc in first tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in third tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in fifth tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in seventh tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in ninth tr/dc below, 1ch, 1 tr/dc in first tr/dc below (in next group of 9 tr/dc), 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in third tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc decrease in fifth tr/dc below and in fifth tr/dc of next 9 tr/dc group, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in seventh tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in ninth tr/dc below, 1ch, 1 tr/dc in first tr/dc below (in next group of 9 tr/dc), 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in third tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in fifth tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in seventh tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1st, 1 tr/dc in ninth tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 1ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 1 ch, skip 1ch, 1tr/dc in next ch, 1 ch, 1 tr/dc + 1ch + 1tr/dc in next ch; rep from*. At the end of the row work last 2 tr/dc of repeated part without 1ch between. Crochet these stitches in fifth ch of previous row. Turn.

Row 3: 12ch, * 9 tr/dc in next tr/dc below, 1ch, skip 4tr/dc below, 9tr/dc in fifth tr/dc, 1 cluster in top of decrease stitch, skip 4 tr/dc below, 9 tr/dc in fifth tr/dc, 1ch, skip 4 tr/dc below, 9 tr/dc in fifth tr/dc, 9ch; rep form*. At the end of the row instead 9 ch work 5ch and q.tr / tp.tr in third ch, turn.

Repeat rows 2 - 3 until you have reached your desired length.