Free Healing Granny Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern
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Hi Everyone! Today I’d like to share my new design for the Healing Granny Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern. This free crochet afghan pattern is available in six standard sizes.
I worked on this project while I was struggling with my depression and anxiety in December and January. For those of you who have been wondering how I am, things are starting to improve for me now – I’m still taking baby steps but we are on the right treatment path now and I am feeling significantly more balanced. Thank you for your kind words, messages and emails. Each one brought me comfort.
I have had this pattern fully tech edited by my wonderful tech editor (thank you Amy!) and she has also created a stitch diagram for the blanket and the edging which is included in the PDF version of the post. Purchase the PDF version with Stitch Diagrams here: Healing Granny Ripple Afghan PDF
This blanket is available in 6 standard sizes. The pattern is written first as the throw size, which is the one I designed and crocheted (pictured in this post) and then the pattern is presented again with multiple sizes and stitch counts for each size.
I used 4 Caron Big Cakes to make the Throw Size blanket. Not only did this make choosing colors easy, it also removed the hassle of needing to weave in lots and lots of ends! I only had 2 ends per ball to weave in when I was done crocheting the blanket. No one enjoys weaving in ends, especially when they are trying to crochet something comforting for themselves (or for someone else).
I hope this blanket can bring comfort to you as you crochet it and to whomever you choose to give it to. Much love, Rhondda
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Supplies
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- Yarn: Caron Big Cakes. 10.5 oz (300 g) and 603 yds (551 m). 100% Acrylic. Medium-Weight Yarn [4]. Machine washable and dryable.
- Colors: 4 skeins in Mint Fudge for Throw size, 2 (8, 12, 13, 15) skeins in Mint Fudge for Pattern in Multiple Sizes.
- Hook: 6 mm (J), or size required for gauge.
- Finished Project Yardage: Throw: 1123 g / 2258 yds; Crib: 450 g / 903 yards; Twin: 2359 g / 4741 yds; Double: 3437 g / 6908 yds; Queen: 3639 g / 7314 yds; King: 4448 g / 8939 yds
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Sizes
Healing Granny Ripple Blanket approximately 50 inches wide X 60 inches length in Throw size.
For Pattern in Multiple Sizes, approximately 30 (70, 85, 90, 110) inches wide X 40 (90, 108, 108, 108) inches length in Crib, (Twin, Double, Queen, King) sizes.
Gauge
Approximately 7 rows in 5 inches and 3 dc per inch worked in pattern
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute, if your gauge is different, the finished size and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
BL – back loop
ch – chain
ch1sp – chain 1 space
ch2sp – chain 2 space
dc – double crochet
dc3tog cl – double crochet 3 together cluster
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space
Special Stitches
dc3tog cl – dc3tog worked in one stitch or chain space
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple is 26 + 1
- Stitch diagram at the end of the post
Healing Granny Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Healing Granny Ripple Blanket is crocheted back and forth in rows. Once you reach the blanket length you want, add the edging in rounds to the blanket.
CROCHET BLANKET PATTERN FOR THROW SIZE
Using your 6 mm (J) hook (or size required for gauge):
To begin, chain the number of stitches for the blanket you wish to make, each repeat (26 sts) will add approximately 5” to the width. To make the same size blanket as I made, which is perfect as a throw, follow these specific instructions below. For guidance on making specific sizes, see the Pattern for Multiple Sizes after this one.
Foundation Chain Row: Ch 261.
R1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), 3 dc in first ch, ch 1, *(sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 2 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, sk the next 3 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, (ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 26 chs. (Sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 2 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, sk the next 3 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, (ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, (3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the last ch. Turn. [202 dc, 62 ch1sp, 9 ch2sp]
R2-R61: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), 3 dc in the first ch1sp, ch 1, (sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc3tog sts, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, ch 1. *Sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch2sp, ch 1, (sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc3tog sts, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last dc3tog. You should have 3 sets of (3 dc, ch 1) and 1 dc remaining. Sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the last ch1sp, ch 1, 1 dc in the last dc. Turn. [202 dc, 62 ch1sp, 9 ch2sp]
Do not turn after R61, instead rotate your work to begin the edging down the side edge of the blanket (row ends).
Edging
Round 1
Working down the side edge of the blanket (the row ends):
2 sc in each row end to the corner. In the corner work (1 sc, 1 dc).
Rotate your work to continue across the foundation chain row:
Note: the ch2sp refers to the skipped 2 chs of the foundation ch, the ch3sp refers to the skipped 3 chs of the foundation ch.
(1 sc in the base of the ch with multiple dc, 2 sc in the next ch2sp) 3 times. 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc. (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in the ch3sp. *1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc, (2 sc in the next ch2sp, 1 sc in the base of the ch with multiple dc) 5 times. 2 sc in the next ch2sp, 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc, (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in the next ch3sp**. Rep from * to ** 8 times.
1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc. (2 sc in the next ch2sp, 1 sc in the base of the ch with multiple dc) 3 times. You are now at the corner. Work (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner.
Rotate your work to continue up the side edge of the blanket:
2 sc in each row end to the corner. In the corner work (1 sc, 1 dc).
Rotate your work to continue across Row 61 of the blanket:
Sk first ch1sp, (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc3tog cl, (1 sc in the next ch1sp, 1 sc in each of the next 3 dc) 3 times.
*(1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in the ch2sp. (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc3tog cl, 1 sc in the next ch1sp, (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp) 3 times**. Rep from * to ** 8 times.
You are now at the corner. Work (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner. [654 sc, 23 dc]
Round 2
Working down the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 sc, 1 dc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the bottom edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the next dc. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc. *1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, sc3tog, 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 8 times.
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue up the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the top edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, sc3tog, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, sc3tog, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. [640 sc, 4 dc, 21 shells]
Round 3
Working down the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 sc, 1 dc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the bottom edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each of the next 14 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the tr, 1 hdc in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 25 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the tr, 1 hdc in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 8 times.
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue up the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the next dc. 1 hdc in the next dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the top edge of the blanket:
(1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in tr, 1 hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in each of the next 27 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the tr, 1 hdc in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 28 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next tr, 1 hdc in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** to the last st of the side.
1 sc in the last st. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any remaining ends. [686 sc, 84 hdc, 25 dc]
CROCHET BLANKET PATTERN FOR MULTIPLE SIZES
Written for Crib size, changes in parentheses for Twin, Double, Queen, and King. Stitch counts are simplified.
Foundation Chain Row: Ch 157 (365, 443, 469, 573).
R1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), 3 dc in first ch, ch 1, *(sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 2 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, sk the next 3 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, (ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch**. Rep from * to ** across to the last 26 chs. (Sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 2 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, sk the next 3 chs, dc3tog over the next 3 chs, (ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, 3 dc in the next ch) 2 times, ch 1, sk the next 2 chs, (3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in the last ch. Turn. [12 (28, 34, 36, 44) dc3tog]
R2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), 3 dc in the first ch1sp, ch 1, (sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc3tog sts, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, ch 1. *Sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch2sp, ch 1, (sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, sk the next 2 dc3tog sts, dc3tog cl in the next ch1sp, ch 1**. Rep from * to ** across to the last dc3tog. You should have 3 sets of (3 dc, ch 1) and 1 dc remaining. Sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch1sp, ch 1) 2 times, sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the last ch1sp, ch 1, 1 dc in the last dc. Turn. [36 (84, 102, 108, 132) 3-dc groups]
Repeat R2 another 37 (92, 111, 111, 111) times for a total of 39 (94, 113, 113, 113) rows.
Do not turn after last row, instead rotate your work to begin the edging down the side edge of the blanket (row ends).
Crochet Blanket Pattern Edging
Round 1
Working down the side edge of the blanket (the row ends):
2 sc in each row end to the corner. In the corner work (1 sc, 1 dc).
Rotate your work to continue across the foundation chain row.
Note: the ch2sp refers to the skipped 2 chs of the foundation ch, the ch3sp refers to the skipped 3 chs of the foundation ch.
(1 sc in the base of the ch with multiple dc, 2 sc in the next ch2sp) 3 times. 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc. (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in the ch3sp.
*1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc, (2 sc in the next ch2sp, 1 sc in the base of the ch with multiple dc) 5 times. 2 sc in the next ch2sp, 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc, (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in the next ch3sp**. Rep from * to ** 4 (12, 15, 16, 20) times.
1 sc in each of the next 3 chs with 1 dc. (2 sc in the next ch2sp, 1 sc in the base of the ch with multiple dc) 3 times. You are now at the corner. Work (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner.
Rotate your work to continue up the side edge of the blanket:
2 sc in each row end to the corner. In the corner work (1 sc, 1 dc).
Rotate your work to continue across last row of the blanket:
Sk first ch1sp, (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc3tog cl, (1 sc in the next ch1sp, 1 sc in each of the next 3 dc) 3 times.
*(1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) in the ch2sp. (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp) 3 times, 1 sc in each of the next 2 dc3tog cl, 1 sc in the next ch1sp, (1 sc in each of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in the next ch1sp) 3 times**. Rep from * to ** 4 (12, 15, 16, 20) times.
You are now at the corner. Work (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner. [15 (31, 37, 39, 47) dc]
Round 2
Working down the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 sc, 1 dc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the bottom edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the next dc. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 11 sts, sc3tog (made over the 3 sc in valley), 1 sc in each of the next 11 sts. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 (12, 15, 16, 20) times.
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue up the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the top edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, sc3tog, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, sc3tog (made over the sc in the 2 dc3tog clusters and the sc after), 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 (12, 15, 16, 20) times. [4 dc (for all sizes), 31 (29, 35, 37, 45) shells]
Round 3
Working down the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 sc, 1 dc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the bottom edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each of the next 14 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the tr, 1 hdc in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 25 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the tr, 1 hdc in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** 4 (12, 15, 16, 20) times.
1 sc in each st to the corner dc. (1 dc, 1 sc) in the corner dc.
Rotate your work to continue up the side edge of the blanket:
1 sc in each st to the next dc. 1 hdc in the next dc.
Rotate your work to continue across the top edge of the blanket:
(1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in tr, 1 hdc in the next dc, 1 sc in each of the next 27 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the tr, 1 hdc in the next dc.
*1 sc in each of the next 28 sts, 1 hdc in the next dc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next tr, 1 hdc in the next dc**. Rep from * to ** to the last st of the side.
1 sc in the last st. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in any remaining ends.
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Hi Cara, The gauge is worked in pattern. I apologize for the confusion! Have fun crocheting the blanket 🙂 I loved making this one – especially because I didn’t have to change my yarn or sew in lots of ends! Best wishes, Rhondda
Hi Rhondda,
I’m sorry if this is a silly question but the gauge swatch, is it worked in pattern? Or is it simply just worked in straight dc worked in rows?
Thanks a bunch. Lovely pattern can’t wait to get started on one for my daughter.
The foundation chain is 261 plus you start R1 with an additional ch 4. So you crochet 261 + 4 = 265 to make the blanket the size I did. If you scroll down you will see the pattern offered in additional sizes too. It will give you the foundation chain you will need to make and then the same R1 information so you would need to add an additional 4 chs to the foundation chain totals. It was written this way to make it easier for me to offer other sizes 🙂 I apologize for any confusion this caused. Wishing you the best, Rhondda
I too am confused. The foundation chain is 261. Do I then chain an additional 4 to start the first row?
Oh! thank you Stacy 🙂 yes I did receive it and I very much appreciate it!! All the best, Rhondda
Thank you, Rhonda. I purchased a pattern on rivalry that was linked to this page before I noticed you response. It has the same pictures so I’m hoping you will receive the payment. I love this blanket!
Hi Stacy, The edging diagram and blanket diagram are part of the ad-free PDF version (for sale). The PDF is available here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/healing-granny-ripple-blanket Thank you, Rhondda
Hello,
I think there used to be a diagram of the blanket and edging for the Granny Ripple but I don’t see it anymore. Can you repost it?
Thank you
Hi Megan, Yes that is correct. 🙂 I apologize for the confusion! All the best, Rhondda
I am a bit confused on the 1st step. I chain 261, then 4 additional and then do 3 DC into the 1st chain (the last of the 261 correct?)