Beginner-Friendly Ribbed Ripple Crochet Blanket

The beginner friendly ribbed ripple blanket is a modern crochet pattern that features a unique ribbed, wavy texture that looks stunning from every angle. Making it a beautiful addition to any space. Made with just two yarn cakes, this design creates a stunning, wavy texture using back loop double crochet stitches—a simple technique that adds beautiful depth.

The beginner friendly easy ripple baby blanket crochet pattern is a very popular choice of many crocheters. These blankets wrap loved ones in coziness. They serve as delightful presents for baby showers, birthdays, or when you want to make something for someone special.

Make a Ribbed Ripple Blanket in Any Size

The blanket shown measures 38 x 54 inches, but don’t worry—I've included instructions for three different sizes so you can create the perfect fit for your space. However, it’s easy to make any size using multiples of 14 plus 3. The magic of yarn cakes means no color changes to weave in, making this an ideal project for a relaxing and enjoyable crochet session. 

Far from mundane, the **ripple design—also known as a chevron blanket—**comes together quickly, creating a stunning striped effect that appears effortlessly intricate. The ribbed texture from the back loop double crochet stitches adds even more dimension, making this blanket feel extra cozy. Best of all, the waves appear identical on both sides, ensuring a polished look from any angle.

**comes with video tutorials for both a left hand and right hand crocheter**

Skill Level

Confident Beginner. It is an easy pattern if you can work the Double Crochet stitch.

Materials

I used Lion Brand Mandala. It’s an acrylic number 3 light weight yarn with 1,181 yards per yarn cake. I used two cakes for this pattern in the color Chimera for a total of 2,362 yards.

Suggested yardage for different sizes:

• Baby = 1,070 yards or 1 yarn cake

• Child or Lapghan = 1,720 yards or 1 ½ yarn cakes

• Throw (shown) = 2,362 yards or 2 yarn cakes

Finished Size Options

This pattern includes three finish size options along with the stitch multiple so you can make any size blanket or afghan you desire.

Baby 30” X 30”

Child or Lapghan 38” X 38”

Throw 38” X 54”

What Makes This Crochet Blanket So Easy?

This blanket consists of just one repeat row and basic crochet stitches. Which makes this easy enough for confident beginners to make this easy pattern, yet fun enough for experienced crocheters.

The pattern only uses double crochet stitches in the back loop. Increase stitches to form the peak and decrease stitches to create the valley.

This easy ripple stitch blanket does not need a border; however, you could choose to add one if you wish.

It is a quick baby blanket pattern that uses just one yarn cake. Additionally, the double crochet stitch is one of those basic stitches and it is considered by many to be the fastest crochet stitch to work.