Crochet Basics: Ripple Textured Stitch

Crochet ripple stitch is a classic when it comes to crochet blankets, but its versatility makes it suitable for all kinds of projects. Combine it with your favorite yarn and let your imagination run wild. Combine crochet ripple stitch with almost any yarn in your stash, from lightweight to super bulky. Choose a smooth yarn to show off the pattern, or combine it with a slightly textured yarn for an even more interesting look.

Techniques used in this pattern (British term / American term):

Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc Treble / Double crochet – tr/dc

Font Post tr / Font Post dc – FPtr /dc Back Post tr / Font Post dc – BPtr /dc Stitch – st

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 14 + 13

Row 1: Skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in each of the next 6ch, skip 2ch, * 1tr/dc in each of the next 6 ch, 2ch, 1dc/sc in each of the next 6ch, skip 2ch; rep from*, 1tr/dc in each of the next 3ch, 2tr/dc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Make 1ch, 1dc/sc in first st, 1FPdc/sc over the each of the next 5tr/dc below, * skip 2dc/sc below, 1tr/dc in each of the next 4dc/sc, 2tr/dc in space of 2ch, 1FPdc/sc over the each of the next 6tr/dc below; rep from*, skip 2dc/sc below, 1tr/dc in each of the next 3dc/sc, 3tr/dc in last dc/sc, turn.

Row 3: Make 1ch, 1dc/sc in first st, 1BPdc/sc over the each of the next 5tr/dc below, * skip 2FPdc/sc below, 1tr/dc in each of the next 4FPdc/sc, 2tr/dc in space of 2ch, 1BPdc/sc over the each of the next 6tr/dc below; rep from*, skip 2FPdc/sc below, 1tr/dc in each of the next 3FPdc/sc, 3tr/dc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Make 1ch, 1dc/sc in first st, 1FPdc/sc over the each of the next 5tr/dc below, * skip 2BPdc/sc below, 1tr/dc in each of the next 4BPdc/sc, 2tr/dc in space of 2ch, 1FPdc/sc over the each of the next 6tr/dc below; rep from*, skip 2BPdc/sc below, 1tr/dc in each of the next 3BPdc/sc, 3tr/dc in last st, turn.

Repeat rows 3 - 4 until you have reached your desired length.