How to Crochet the Ripple Stitch + FREE Crochet Blanket Pattern [MOCHA RIPPLE AFGHAN]

[@floralgirl2013]

You're not alone. I pet my stuff all the time and I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon

[@rashaunakovacich1979]

Meeeee toooo

[@Creationsbyfrogi]

Lol same here!

[@lisaharden3607]

I have never, in 5 years of re-training myself to crochet since childhood, been able to do a ripple blanket. I absolutely love the ripple, but I could never get my stitch count correct or get my increase/decrease in the right place. But I just received my skein tones skeins and your such a good instructor I want to give it another go!! 🤞🏽😬

[@bonniemay9471]

I started crocheting when I was8 yrsold I taught myself how to filet crocheted have made many projects.then on new yrs eve in2008 I had a stroke. I am trying to relearn how to crochet again using only my right hand. It is very slow going and I am getting frustrated on how to do it do you have any ideas for me? I miss my favorite pastime and really want to find a way to do it. PLEASE HELP!

[@julietazamora6770]

@@bonniemay9471 I'm not sure if you already found a solution but I found this video, and it would be cool if it helps you! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/al6aq4WvgNafp80

[@bonniemay9471]

@@julietazamora6770 g I will try it out and thank you

[@Anonamystic]

Go girl! You can do it!

[@angelinadelapascua482]

2DC2tog

[@mayaedwards4832]

I really appreciate your wording in this tutorial. Using "next" followed by "after that" makes this much easier to follow than tutorials that just say "next, next, next..."

[@MandyFocus]

Okay I just finished my blanket. I started with 213 chains long (including 3 starting chains) and completed 105 rows. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 it has taken me about 3 weeks to complete it and I am SOOOOO happy!!!!! I alternated two colors; 5 rows per color; Sage Green and Medium Gray. I will be posting a picture to Instagram shortly and will absolutely be tagging you!! 😘😘 Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! I can’t wait to do more and make moreeeeeee 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brittanygardner9776]

Awesome! I am about to start mine and so excited. Did you use 6mm hook and what was the final dimensions of your blanket? Thx.

[@MandyFocus]

@@brittanygardner9776 I apologize I did not measure it exactly, I just used my King size mattress as my source for size. The completed blanket covered the entire king sized mattress. I’m pretty sure I used a 4.0mm hook and classic acrylic yarn from Michael’s brand yarn. 🧶 I hope this helped!! Happy crocheting 🥳

[@LinLin256]

How much yarn did you use?

[@MandyFocus]

@@LinLin256 I used about 5 skeins of gray and 5 skeins of sage green. Each skein 354 yards. Roughly a grand Total 3540 yards of yarn 🤯🤯🤯😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@LinLin256]

Haha wow it’s a king size blanket so that makes sense I’m gonna make one half of that :D

[@Shaston]

I started a blanket 15 years ago with my mommy. It started out great then clearly I didn’t continue with the same pattern or something and it got wider and wider somehow. I stopped and put it away. Then I lost it. For 15 years. My mom passed away last year and I flipping found the blanket in the back of my closet! I pulled it out and couldn’t remember the pattern or the stitch or even how to read the instructions. A friend helped me to remember the stitch and how to hold the yarn, etc. so I started practicing on a different yarn and even worse this time, one side got wider and the other got shorter. I had no idea what I was doing. I found your video and undid the whole thing. I’m starting fresh on the practice yarn using your video and I WILL finish the blanket I started with my mommy. Thanks for posting this!

[@PaperPlanes24]

Such a beautiful story. My deepest condolences and I hope you got the chance to finish your blanket. 🥹

[@Misothreads24]

repeating row: - chain 3 and turn - dc 1 in closest stitch - dc 4 - dc 2 together (x2) - dc 4 - inc (x2) ~ repeat ~

[@karlagriffith3067]

Making this blanket for my girlfriend, she is super excited to see it in purples black and white. Thanks TL yarn crafts

[@patgiesler1553]

I love watching you. Not only are you a beautiful young lady but you speak so clearly. It makes it so easy to follow you.

[@syd3564]

Literally 18 seconds in and I already love this. She has such an amazing and kind energy. I can’t wait for this pattern!

[@eileensnow6153]

“Call your best friend” girl how did you know 😅

[@sweetiedahling8137]

HOW DID YOU READ MY MIND? I was just looking up ripple patterns to make a blanket for my MiL who just got released from the hospital after 2 weeks. This will be the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Thank you! Edit: I’m making this blanket with Lion Brand Heartland yarn and it is a JOY 😍 Am already in love with my first ever crochet blanket

[@TheSchoolofLastedLearning]

I love your personality. You are so full of energy and life I can enjoy watching your videos

[@LouiseTurmenne]

I'm just getting back into crocheting after over 50 years of being weaned off it. I absolutely love the sedge stitch and I'm crocheting baby blankets and afghans (throws) using it, but I saw a shawl made with the ripple stitch and I have to learn how to do it. It seems somewhat involved and counting has to be done. At 73, I hope my memory holds because it does look lovely. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Of course, you know I'll view it multiple times. Thanks again.😊

[@debralawson9367]

I love your color choices, the stitch is perfect. Yes, we all pet our projects, they are our babies.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

And our wooden hooks....or am I just weird for that...and naming them! Right now I'm using Fescue to crochet this pattern!

[@Rlane343]

Finally someone who took the time to explain and show exactly where the increase and decrease stitches should go. I was stuck on that part. I can now do the ripple stitch!! Thank you so much. Keep the afghans coming.

[@dougphilips8807]

The comment at about 7:40/7:45 is really helpful, how to read the fabric and know if you are doing the decreases in the right place! And the same at at about 8:05 for reading the increases!

[@brachiosnores7829]

Came here to comment this - realised near the end of the row I was increasing in the wrong spot and had decreased incorrectly earlier on, causing an error carried forward. Thankfully only one row was wrong so it was an easy undo and could save the pattern. Very helpful tutorial!

[@trisviktor776]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have never been able to crochet this Ripple Stitch. For some unfathomable reason, no matter how many tutorials I watched, it looked like they spoke Latin and their hooks went every which way... until I watched YOUR TUTORIAL! How come your video was so clear and to the point? I did NOT make a SINGLE mistake. Thank you so much! God bless you richly! PS: The ending was hilarious 😂 You: You're still here? Me: 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 A perfect ending to such a wonderful tutorial. You got a new subscriber. All the best from Nigeria! 👍🏾💐

[@hannahalicedavies2684]

Anyone else wishing there was more than 1 video a week! Could literally watch your videos all day Toni!❤

[@bobandsherry09]

Just wanted to say that you're a very good instructor. I've been watching crochet videos since 2011(when I quit smoking) and you are one of the best in my opinion. Thank you 😊

[@kaleobaginski4360]

I agree!

[@caitygart]

You are an amazing instructor! I've never crocheted anything in my entire life yet this is so clear and easy to follow that I've in 2 days already finished the first row and starting on row 2. From 0 knowledge to knowing how to chain, double crochet, dc2tog, 2dc in one chain. Thank you! This hobby is such a huge stress reliever.

[@mikaelafox6106]

My grandma used to crochet huge blankets with the ripple pattern. I never realized how much work went into it until I looked up videos like this on KZbin. This is way too intense for my ADD brain. I get too overwhelmed. I do love finger knitting. I’m making my second blanket now! 😊 Much love and respect to crochet folks.

[@daniellemark5110]

I think you may be looking at the big picture, go back and take it step by step, i found a step by step guide on youtbe that got me started during the beginning of covid not i make lotz of stuff, i have adhd or something too not been officially diagnosed

[@madelineheinle4131]

It’s weird how the mind works, I have ADHD and I love the small repeatable actions of crocheting! To each their own!

[@mikaelafox6106]

@@madelineheinle4131 Oh yeah, I like the repeating ad well. It’s just difficult for my mind to work through how the repeating is done. Looking at one of those crochet patterns you can get online or at Michaels is like reading Greek, lol. Once I figure out how something is done, it’s usually pretty easy after. I made five different loop crochet blankets and three scarves. But again, that’s the looped yarn. 😁

[@madelineheinle4131]

@@mikaelafox6106 what I started with it KZbin videos crochet patterns. Then figuring out the terminology on the patterns and working from there! Best of luck!

[@mikaelafox6106]

@@madelineheinle4131 You’ve inspired me! I already bought a couple of crochet hooks (I saw a cool tutorial and she listed the hook size she used), so now I think I’m just gonna give it a try!

[@_maxgray]

I started this pattern about two weeks ago and I am obsessed with how great it is. This is the first project I've made bigger than a scarf and it's going fast but looks amazing. The stitch seems like it should be hard but it's easy to get into a rhythm. Also, real talk, I've definitely gotten to the end of a row, realized I had the wrong number of stitches left, gone back over the row and found I'd miscounted, and then... Kept going anyway because I'm too lazy to rip out a row of work. As long as I've only been off by one or two, if I just double crochet into the remaining stitches after the double crochet two together stitches, double crochet twice into the chain, and continued on with the stitch pattern in the next row, it's been totally fine! As a beginner, knowing the pattern can tolerate my minor mistakes has been a huge relief. 15/10, highly recommended.

[@marlenewoodcox8132]

Ty! You are a good tutor, very easy to understand. I like the fact you did more than one row till ppl get the hang of it.

[@nyx955]

Thank you SO much for your help!!! The way you described dc2tog was in such a rhythmic way that I was able to repeat it back to myself over and over again. Sometimes crocheting is difficult for me because of my ADHD, but having something I can easily remember/repeat out loud truly helps. Thank you so much 💗💗💗

[@hogdotwater]

I’ve been crocheting for about a year now and I struggle to find tutorials with easy to follow instructions but your videos are so straight forward and clear! I love the colours of this pattern and will for sure be trying it out! Thank youuu! :)

[@kathleenmullen504]

Dear Toni! I am VERY late watching this and I Love how you point out that if your viewer are watching your videos in a timely fashion you are trying to help save us “somoney” 🤗 You are my FAVORITE feel good youtuber THANK YOU

[@angeladevito8016]

Thank you so much!! I was trying to figure out that chain 2 together stitch, and you're the first one to go slow enough for me to understand.

[@Debrootoo]

Thanks for showing me this beautiful rug!!....I'll begin one tomorrow and I love the colours you made it in too.....❤

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Love crochet and audio books! I'm a lifelong knitter whose arthritis has halted my craft. I picked up crochet and it doesn't seem to cause so much pain! So I'm on a tear now...learning all these techniques! Three afghans since May! Thanks for this tutorial....clear, concise and easy! This one is next!

[@ArDeeMee]

If you miss knitting I can recommend loom knitting. It feels similar to crochet, and was my start with crafts. Knitting socks with a regular gauge loom (flat knit) works up nice and quick. ^^ And you don‘t even have to miss out on pretty patterns! See loomahat and Tuteate for tutorials, they were a good introduction for me.

[@lynnedear8830]

Absolutely beautiful mocha ripple afghan. I used to live in Detroit and during the winter (many years of visits to Kmart and Hudson’s for yarn on sale) I crocheted everything. Doilies, runners, afghans hats. The patterns have completed left me. lol. Watched this video twice and I feel the cobwebs dusting off. Thanks for this wonderful review.so patient and easy to follow.

[@JesusJoy77805]

Many years ago made for my mom 6x7 ft ripple stitch(sc) afghan, using shades of gold and yellow. It took so long, then I said I would never make another one. LOL. Really like yours, such beautiful colors. Thanks for the book tip. Enjoy your channel.

[@ELIZHICKS]

You're a very good teacher. You not only showed me how, but as you worked, you told me WHY. That helped me remember when I got stuck. You also showed me up to look for that DC/Decrease combo, then the next one is combo DC. I really enjoyed this tutorial. I will be doing a purple Ombre. Thanks so much!!! Oooh, and the changing color (or new skein) is so graceful!!!

[@cheryl7814]

You are excellent at teaching, and Got right down to showing how to do the blanket without too much talking and still able to make it fun. You have a sweet personality. Thank you!!!!!

[@sheilabush3784]

My afghan is almost done. I did mine in harshness yarn. Holiday color. Coming out so pretty. Thank you so much.

[@carlap1799]

Downloaded Chirp, got $5, bought 5, $.99, books, bammm... hooked up! Thank you.

[@katea2603]

Im half way through…and this yarn is sooo soft. It makes the blanket super soft as well.

[@andrea5992]

I always loved patterns like these but thought they might be too difficult for me to do so I never tried. I clicked on your video just to watch you do it and you made it look so doable for me! TYSM! You’re voice is so soothing and you’re great at explaining

[@pamelalehr6268]

I just now found you, I had trouble with some of the other ladies, not being able to understand them. Thank you for posting this video, I actually think I will be able to make a ripple blanket without the holes! Thank you, thank you!

[@kathypearson3821]

Just finished making this, I used mainstay red, white and blue. The only color I had and I love how it came out. Thank you this was very easy. I will make more.

[@smokeykitty6023]

T, you're the best teacher EVER. I also love that I can crochet and listen to my audiobooks! Keep up the good work. I've forwarded your videos to a friend that I'm teaching (not at all as well as you, I'm sure!) so I know she's in good hands now! ❤

[@hannahlorraine4468]

I love this pattern!!! If you want a softer ripple, with less pointy peaks and more curved over, I do 3 and 3 instead of 2 and 4. So 3 DC increase, 3 DC, 3 DC decrease, 3 DC decrease, 3 DC, 3 DC increase, and so on, but the starting chain pattern is the same

[@cindydriver9112]

Your camera positioning is great and easy to see. Your voice is clear and calming. Very professionally done.

[@sharononeal7183]

Absolutely NOT weird at all! The feel of it is half of the joy!!!

[@jeanplasket2721]

She is a great instructor. She is very easy to follow.

[@lynneslates2136]

That afghan hijab is the bee’s knees. What lovely colors! What drape! Thanks for this video and your lovely pattern.

[@lindanutt1624]

Every time I flip onto one of your videos, I feel as though you are really glad to see MEEE. You are cute.

[@LaceyMad]

Because of YOU girl, I will have a go at the ripple as I've always wanted to😊 Your style of teaching is just perfect for me and the speed you speak at. Many thanks from a crazy cat lady in Yorkshire UK! 😍😻

[@McKenzieBlood]

ma’am you posted this video a long time ago but i could listen to you explain crochet patterns forever. you go at the perfect pace and your voice is so soothing ❤

[@daniellewiser6492]

Thank you so much for making this so simple. Just finished a gift for a baby shower following your tutorial and its beautiful!

[@michellecabrales4485]

Beautiful blanket! and the tutorial is very easy to follow thanks

[@buttonymaker2814]

Thank you so much Ive been looking for a ripple stitch video thats easy to follow, I do have a learning disability so %100 I will recommend!

[@doreenwatson-read]

for all the years I have been crocheting, I have never ever been able to make a rippe anything. In the past I have gotten so angry with it I have cut it up with scissors and proclaimed its the devils work. My neighbour has a really pretty one but I get stressed just looking at it. so WHY I watched this video is anyone's guess. But you are infectious and lovely and felt I could cope. And I DID cope, My BP is up a little, but I'm so confident now I think I'll give it another go. It may kill me mind you. My epitaph on my gravestone will read, she died rippling. please pray for me. if you don't prey please hope for me to survive. lol

[@samk8231]

I pet my makes ALL the time too. From the skeins to in-progress projects (gotta test the texture) to afterward. Yarn is just so touchably perfect.

[@sondravaxmonsky7047]

Love this and thank you. Petting is very comforting. Especially when your work is so soft and fabulous

[@starzgellizeau3663]

Yes I do that to listen audio book and crochet... Listening from St Vincent and the Grenadines🇻🇨

[@madukes1391]

Easy to understand, coming from someone who taught myself the box style as a child. Thank you

[@melissahenry2528]

My mom has a ripple stitch blanket that my grandma made. I think it's older than I am! 🤣

[@leothepuppp]

this weekend i'm making this as a blanket for my kitty! winter is almost here and she likes to be warm so i'm making this with her fur and eye colors, so it's gonna be light brown, dark brown and light blue! can't wait to see how it turns out

[@tessiejones1910]

I am re-training myself to crochet for the las few years and I enjoy watching your videos and tutorials. They are so easy to follow. I love this stitch and currently going to make an afghan for my daughter using a color palette of one of her favorite Disney princesses.

[@JD-ht4wn]

I am wondering how your blanket turned out. My daughter loves Arial and would love a blanket with a similar color palette

[@anitam415]

I just finished making this Mocha Ripple Afghan, it is so beautiful I am so happy how it came out, thank you.

[@amyallen9611]

How many skeins did you use?

[@anitam415]

@@amyallen9611 I used 16 skeins of yarn, which was 2 Skeins of each color

[@suzannefenton1589]

Thank you for your help with this stitch. I’m now making a blanket.

[@vanngallagher]

I have always wanted to make ripple stitch Afghan and you are the first instructor that has explained it so I could understand it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love your videos!

[@sInGiNgIsMyLiFe7777]

Making this for my dad for his 50th birthday! Thank you Toni! ❤️

[@outtamilk]

Had to watch this 3 times - your lovely soothing voice sent me off to sleep! Keep up the good work, I love how clear and concise you are with your instructions.

[@somethingillregret]

I did indeed call my best friend and she really appreciated it. Thank you ❤

[@malujan]

I made this for my dad!!. It turned out beautiful. Thank you!.

[@SurfinRaz]

I always pet my makes! It’s the best feeling when you are proud or your work and it gets so large! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janiceriedel8845]

I pet my yarn too! Then once I have finished a project, I look at it admiringly. I take pictures of it. I show it off to friends. 😁 I just found your channel. I love it.

[@FamilyTimeInJune]

Oh my gosh this is the first of your video I’ve seen and you are sooo sweet! I can tell you are such a Mom, you feel like a great big hug ❤❤❤

[@Denise-ei2pu]

You have a wonderful voice for videos and the explanation of stitches in this pattern would be great for a beginner. You are the first person that I have found that holds your yarn and hook like I do. Sometimes it makes me hurt to watch some of the others. They are going to have arthritis very bad when they get older. Love this pattern and your video.

[@Pintsize_Phoenix]

Ever since seeing this I’ve wanted to make it. Taking the plunge and making it for my brother for his 21st birthday in November. Thank you for the amazing tutorials. 💕

[@lorindacabral8816]

You are not only talented but warm and fuzzy love your video.❤

[@debbiechase7762]

You’re not the only one who pets your makes 😊

[@amymallison-austin5805]

Thanks for pointing out how to read the stitches. That is very helpful. Also, I love the colors on your thumbs and index fingers.

[@lisaduron5142]

Since I've began to crochet again, I've never been able to crochet a ripple throw. You are the absolute BEST! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was able to follow your directions of multiples and came out with the same amount left at the end. Never have I been able to do that with other KZbin videos! I'm working on a project for my father-in-law and can't wait to show you my finished project. You are Amazing Toni! 💕Lisa Duron

[@WhatSayCrochet]

I had some trouble figuring this out at first. For whaterver reason, even though i followed your stitch count, mine worked better doing 3 stitches at a time instead of 4. Once I figured that out it was great. Thanks.

[@roseprincess2155]

Thank you for the free ripple afghan crochet pattern! I just ordered the same colors that you liked for this tutorial from JoAnn's. I love the colors together! Nice job! Decades ago when I was much younger, I made my first ripple baby afghan like this for my son who is 42 years old now! I am looking forward to making this afghan! It works up so fast! I subscribed to your KZbin channel today~

[@corymalinoski909]

I'm a touchy feely too with yarn and fabrics. I got it from my Grandmother. My crafty teach.

[@lynnej.9357]

I've tried this stitch before and couldn't do it. I think I've got it now - and will move to one of your blanket tutorials!

[@lindacornelius3451]

I am with you girl, I pet mine also. I love doing that because were proud of our work even if it is not soft

[@NoodleyBits]

I loooove making ripples. My 'go to' pattern though is to skip two at the 'valley' and 3 stitches in one at the 'mountain'. I also do either 5 or 7 between, depending on how 'pronounced' I want my ripples. And yes, I pet my projects too LOL

[@Tomara710]

Thanks that was useful

[@doreenwatson-read]

this is the one I have tried in the past and nearly ended up in an institution because I lost my mind.

[@CMeyer-ut3dd]

One of my favorite blankets. I did one with alternating cream one way and the back was a variegated color. I got rid of a lot of my variegated colors, and every bit of cream I had. Very fun to do!

[@carolwoods253]

I have learned so much from watching your videos. Thank you for being a most patient teacher! (It took me a while watching how you hold the yarn to get the hang of it for tension and hand comfort). Every new pattern I watch you demonstrate is something for me to aspire to and practice. I love how you crochet while sitting next to your partner. That is so nice. Thanks, again.

[@reginarich8546]

Thanks for sharing this! I was wanting to do a ripple, but not a "pointy" one. This is perfect for what I was looking for!!

[@variegatedyarns]

I've been thinking about a ripple stitch afghan in the back of my cluttered brain... Now I know it's meant to be. Lots of fond memories with this beauty. Thank you!

[@fluffychooks5615]

Amazing tutorial! So easy to follow, and goes at exactly the right speed. Thankyou!

[@monnalisa2009]

The best explanation for this pattern! Thank you !

[@kaberle7]

Finally I can see what I keep doing wrong on my decreases and increases!! My rows always get winky because I didn't know exactly where to start them on the next rows!! On gosh you have just turned on a huge lightbulb for me!

[@kaberle7]

Wonky, not winky!

[@misscrafty5904]

Oh my goodness...you are so sweet and the best crochet teacher...thank you so much. I have always wanted to make this pattern. You are amazing xx

[@alevans1984]

Ok, only watched 1 min so far, and I love you! Your energy is amazing and I get to learn something. ❤ you are my people ❤️

[@sarahbogan5851]

I NEVER comment on videos, but I just have to on this one. You are kind, a great teacher, and I appreciate you!!! This was a great tutorial and I can’t want to watch more of your videos! (After I finish this blanket, of course!) Thank you!

[@gloriamahaffey8779]

Thanks for this refresher of the ripple stitch. My grandchildren & I have planned for me to make my daughter an Ocean to Seashore-themed blanket using this stitch and colors from Ocean blue/green to sandy colors. This should be nice! Thank you again!

[@ScarletDew]

Never saw such a perfect explaination before

[@angiepetsche3845]

I know this video is an older one, but the pattern is still awesome. I literally finished mine about 10 minutes ago and wanted to thank you for the video and the great instructions. I used four colors in an ombre pattern, and it's gorgeous! Thanks again. 😊

[@StefanIsSoHott]

Did you find the pattern for free? Thanks

[@angiepetsche3845]

@Joan S as I was looking for a ripple afghan I just happened to come across this one. I crocheted when I was younger but wasn't confident enough to read a pattern without help from KZbin. This video was an enormous help.... but I'm sure she has the pattern on her page.

[@StefanIsSoHott]

@@angiepetsche3845 Yes, it's there, but not free as indicated in the description or the video

[@Ailorn]

I really like this ripple pattern and it's easy to follow what you're doing

[@TheLightbright01]

This really seams simple compared to most of the tutorials online.

[@Diabloceratops_ttz]

The ending was perfection! 😂 Thanks for the video, Toni! Your tutorials are always so calm and informative.

[@rebeccagittens4946]

This is such a clear, straightforward and easy to understand tutorial! Thank you!

[@carlavaldez5422]

I listen to books and crochet too! I am so glad I found your channel! Thank you

[@nicoles7652]

Is a very comprehensive lovely tutorial. Thank you! Also, I'm in LOVE with that colour combination and all the colours themselves too.

[@gavintiegirl]

You are hilarious all wrapped up in your blanket. Its beautiful. I am working on a ripple blanket right now for a friend but plan to add your blanket to my project to do list. Thanks.