The Crochet Handbook: Learn what Equipment you need to Crochet, The Basics of Crochet, How to Read Written Patterns, Graphs, Charts and Diagrams, and More (11 page)

Ridge Ripple Pattern

The ridge ripple pattern used back and front loop stitches to create a pretty ridge along the rows. In this pattern the abbreviation flodc stands for front loop only double crochet. You insert the hook into the front loop of the stitch. Blodc stands for back loop only double crochet. Insert the hook into the back loop of the hook. Work the pattern alternating colors every two rows until you reach the desired length. The foundation chain is crocheted in sets of 14 plus 4. Since you are crocheting only in the front or back loops, the stitches will be very loose as you work.

For this pattern I used Premier Home yarn in Lavender and Sunshine. I also used a size I/9 (5.50mm) crochet hook and a tapestry needle. You can use any cotton yarn you like.

Ridged Washcloth

With Color A chain 32

Row 1: flodc in the 4
th
ch from the hook, flodc into each of the next 5 sts, flo dc3tog *flodc into each of the next 5 sts, (flodc, ch1, flodc) in the next st, flodc into each of the next 5 sts, flo dc3tog* rep across row, end with flodc into each of the next 5 sts, 2flodc into last chain, turn

Row 2: ch3, blodc into 1
st
st, blodc into each of the next 5 sts, blo dc3tog *blodc into each of the next 5 sts, (blodc, ch1, blodc) in the next st, flodc into each of the next 5 sts, flo dc3tog* rep across row, end with blodc into each of the next 5 sts, 2blodc into last st, turn

Row 3: With Color B ch3, flodc into 1
st
st,  flodc into each of the next 5 sts, flo dc3tog *flodc into each of the next 5 sts, (flodc, ch1, flodc) in the next st, flodc into each of the next 5 sts, flo dc3tog* rep across row, end with flodc into each of the next 5 sts, 2flodc into last chain, turn

Row 4: Repeat Row 2 with Color B

Row 5: Repeat Row 3 with Color A

Row 6: Repeat Row 2 with Color A

Row 7: Repeat Row 3 with Color B

Row 8: Repeat Row 2 with Color B

Row 9: Repeat Row 2 with Color A

Row 10: Repeat Row 2 with Color A

Row 11: ch1, sc across the top, 3sc into corner, sc evenly along side, 3sc into corner, sc across bottom, 3sc in corner, sc evenly along side, 2sc into corner, join in ch1, weave in tails.

Rows 1-6, notice how the front and back loop stiches create a ridge along the rows.

Granny Ripple Pattern

The Granny ripple uses shells of three double crochet stitches just like a Granny square. The valleys are formed by cluster stitches and skipped stitches. The peaks are formed with shells and two chain stitches. The pattern has a repeat of 28 stitches plus 3 for the first double crochet stitch. Let’s crochet up a small sample so you can get the hang of the pattern.

The pattern repeat has repeats within it. Complete all of the stitches between the first and last asterisks across the row if you have a longer foundation chain. This pattern is a good example where knowing how to read and work a crochet diagram comes in handy. The written pattern can be a bit confusing, but reading the diagram is much easier because you can see exactly where the stitches should go and how many repeats you need to crochet.

You’ll need 3 colors of any medium weight yarn and a size I/9 (5.50mm) crochet hook and a tapestry needle.

With Color A chain 59

Row 1: Cluster st, in the 5
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chain from the hook, ch1 **sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, sk 2 sts, ch 1* rep three times, sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, ch2, 3dc into next st *3dc, ch1,sk 2 sts* rep three times cluster st into next st, sk 2 sts, cluster st into the next st, ch1 *sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, ch1* rep three times, ch1, 3dc into next st, ch1 *sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, ch1* rep three times, ch1** cluster st into next st, dc into last st, turn

Row 2: ch3, cluster st into the next st, ch1 **sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, sk 2 sts, ch 1* rep three times, sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, ch2, 3dc into next st *3dc, ch1,sk 2 sts* rep three times cluster st into next st, sk 2 sts, cluster st into the next st, ch1 *sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, ch1* rep three times, ch1, 3dc into next st, ch1 *sk 2 sts, 3dc into next st, ch1* rep three times, ch1** cluster st into next st, dc into last st, turn

Repeat Row 2 until desired length

TABLES

Use these tables as handy references for hook sizes, crochet abbreviations, afghan sizes, and diagram symbols.