If you are looking for a simple ripple blanket that is easy to crochet then this one is it!
Scroll on down to use the free pattern here on the blog or purchase an easy to print inexpensive PDF of the blanket in seven different blanket sizes.
I’ve designed this blanket in SEVEN different sizes so you can make one in the size that is perfect for you.
Scroll on down to find the full free crochet pattern with the color chart, blanket size chart, video stitch tutorial and all seven blanket sizes!
Psst! The Clara got her name from one of my favorite TV shows, Dr. Who! I am a big Dr. Who nerd! See proof in this picture on Instagram! (Well, I thought it was a clearer picture, but I am using my Dr. Who coffee mug!)
If you aren’t sure what size is for you take a look at my blanket size chart to pick the perfect blanket size for you.
The Clara blanket is another example of my LOVE for ripple designs. I’ve designed similar ones like the Ombre Ripple Throw, Easy Chevron Throw and the Wonders Chevron Blanket to name a few.
If you love ripple blankets then this is the pattern for you!
The Crochet Stitches You’ll Need to Know
You will need to know how to double crochet and single crochet to make this blanket! Sounds easy? Right? Learn more about how we are going to use these stitches for this pattern below.
Double Crochet Stitch
This blanket is crocheted with an easy beginner level stitch the double crochet. If you can crochet this stitch then you can more than likely make this blanket!
Double Crochet Stitch Lessons
Double Crochet Decrease
You will also have to know how to double crochet decrease I will explain below.
Double Crochet Decrease Lesson
- Insert hook into specified stitch, YO (yarn over) and pull back through stitch (three loops remain on the hook)
- Keeping three loops on the hook, insert hook into next stitch, YO, and pull through stitch, YO pull through three loops, YO, pull through two loops on the hook.
Bobble Stitch
On four rows of the blanket you will need to know how to make a bobble stitch (which are sometimes called popcorn stitches).*
Bobble (worked on the wrong side)
- Yarn over (Yo), draw up a loop in the designated stitch (st), Yo, pull through two sts on the hook, Repeat this five times in the same st.
- Yo and pull through all six loops on the hook.
* if you’d prefer not to make the bobble stitch proceed with a normal double crochet 2x instead in each stitch.
Single Crochet Stitch
- Insert hook from front to back in the center of the second chain from the hook.
- Bring the yarn over (Yo) the hook and pull the yarn back through the chain from back to front (2 loops on hook).
- Yo and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Learn more about the single crochet stitch.
The Yarn for This Ripple Blanket
This blanket was designed with Vanna’s Choice Yarn from Lion Brand. This yarn is considered a worsted weight four yarn and is super easy to find. I have found it directly from Lionbrand.com, Walmart, Micheals and Amazon.
Once you find it you will be amazed at all the colors there are to pick from! The color choices are one of my favorite things about this yarn. If you can think of a color Vanna’s Choice probably comes in it!
I always wanted to mention that this yarn washes and dries beautifully and will hold up to daily use. It’s a win-win if you have a busy house like me with dogs and kids always using it.
Let’s Get Started on Your New Blanket!
Read on down to find the free blanket pattern. If you have any questions head on over to our crochet Facebook group to ask! We are nice. Promise!
If you’d prefer an easy-to-read PDF I got you covered! Get your own copy of the 8-page Clara Crochet Blanket PDF Pattern for the cost of a fancy coffee.
The Clara Crochet Blanket Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Description
The Clara crochet ripple blanket is worked up using a simple stitch repeat which makes for a beautiful wave design with added bobbles for fun.
Materials
Color A: Pistachio
Color B: Fisherman
Color C: Midnight Navy
Color D: Pink Grapefruit
- Size I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
- St (s) = Stitch (es)
- Ch (s) = Chain (s)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Bo = Bobble
- Dc Dec = Double Crochet Decrease
- 2x = two times
- sc = single crochet
Gauge
- 14 stitches x 5 rows = 4” x 4″
Blanket Sizes
This yardage is based on the use of the Vanna’s Choice yarn we listed in this pattern.
| Height | Width | Starting Stitches | Rows | Yarn Length (yd) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving | 40 | 40 | 152 | 50 | 1,214 |
| Baby | 52 | 44 | 166 | 65 | 1,736 |
| Throw | 60 | 52 | 194 | 75 | 2,368 |
| Twin | 90 | 68 | 250 | 113 | 4,645 |
| Full/Queen | 90 | 92 | 334 | 113 | 6,284 |
| King | 108 | 108 | 390 | 136 | 8,852 |
Yardage Per Color
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving | 528 | 288 | 144 | 240 |
| Baby | 806 | 288 | 208 | 364 |
| Throw | 1,085 | 288 | 310 | 558 |
| Twin | 2,419 | 288 | 656 | 1,066 |
| Full/Queen | 3,245 | 288 | 880 | 1,430 |
| King | 4,680 | 288 | 1,170 | 2,080 |
Notes
- Blanket is worked in a multiple of 14. Add 12 stitches to whatever multiple of 14 you have chosen at the end.
- Stitch counts are given at the end of the pattern rows.
Crochet Ripple Stitch Blanket Pattern
Each size has its options listed below the start, which is for all sizes.
Start: All Sizes
Foundation Row: Start Ch 152 (166, 194, 250, 334, 390)
Row 1: in the 3rd chain from the hook dc, dc once into the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, repeat from * across, turn. 152 (166, 194, 250, 334, 390)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc dec, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152 (166, 194, 250, 334, 390)
Continue with the size blanket you are making below
Size Option: Receiving
Row 3 – 5: Repeat row 2. 152
Row 6 Bobble Row: Using Color B Ch 2, dc dec, dc once in the next 3 st(s), *bo st & sc in the next st, sc, bo stitch in the next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, repeat from * ending with a dc dec, turn. 152
Row 7: Using Color B, Ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Row 8 – 10: Using Color C, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Row 11: Repeat Row 6
Row 12: Repeat Row 7
Row 13 – 17: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Row 18-19: Repeat Row 7
Row 20-31: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Row 32-33: Repeat Row 7
Row 34-38: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Row 39: Repeat Row 6
Row 40: Repeat Row 7
Row 41-43: Repeat Rows 8-10
Row 44: Repeat Row 6
Row 45: Repeat Row 7
Row 46 – 50: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout the blanket pattern with a yarn needle.
Size Option: Baby
Row 3 – 9: Repeat row 2. 166
Row 10 Bobble Row: Using Color B Ch 2, dc dec, dc once in the next 3 st(s), *bo st & sc in the next st, sc, bo stitch in the next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, repeat from * ending with a dc dec, turn. 166
Row 11: Using Color B, Ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 166
Row 12-15: Using Color C, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 152
Row 16: Repeat Row 10
Row 17: Repeat Row 11
Row 18-24: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 166
Row 25-26: Repeat Row 11
Row 27-39: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 166
Row 40-41: Repeat Row 11
Row 42-48: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 166
Row 49: Repeat Row 10
Row 50: Repeat Row 11
Row 51-54: Repeat Rows 12-15
Row 55: Repeat Row 10
Row 56 Repeat Row 11
Row 57-65: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 166
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout the blanket pattern with a yarn needle.
Size Option: Throw
Row 3 – 11: Repeat row 2. 194
Row 12 Bobble Row: Using Color B Ch 2, dc dec, dc once in the next 3 st(s), *bo st & sc in the next st, sc, bo stitch in the next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, repeat from * ending with a dc dec, turn. 194
Row 13: Using Color B, Ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 194
Row 14-18: Using Color C, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 194
Row 19: Repeat Row 12
Row 20: Repeat Row 13
Row 21 – 29: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 194
Row 30-31: Repeat Row 13
Row 32-44: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 194
Row 45-46: Repeat Row 13
Row 47-55: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 194
Row 56: Repeat Row 12
Row 57: Repeat Row 13
Row 58-62: Repeat Rows 14-18
Row 63: Repeat Row 12
Row 64: Repeat Row 13
Row 65 – 75: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 194
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout the blanket pattern with a yarn needle.
Size Option: Twin & Full/Queen
Row 3 – 19: Repeat row 2. 250, 334
Row 20 Bobble Row: Using Color B Ch 2, dc dec, dc once in the next 3 st(s), *bo st & sc in the next st, sc, bo stitch in the next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, repeat from * ending with a dc dec, turn. 250, 334
Row 21: Using Color B, Ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 250, 334
Row 22 – 29: Using Color C, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 250, 334
Row 30: Repeat Row 20
Row 31: Repeat Row 21
Row 32 – 44: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 250, 334
Row 45-46: Repeat Row 21
Row 47-67: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 250, 334
Row 68-69: Repeat Row 21
Row 70-82: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 250, 334
Row 83: Repeat Row 20
Row 84: Repeat Row 21
Row 85-92: Repeat Rows 22-29
Row 93: Repeat Row 20
Row 94: Repeat Row 21
Row 95 – 113: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 250, 334
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout the blanket pattern with a yarn needle.
Size Option: King
Row 3 – 23: Repeat row 2. 390
Row 24 Bobble Row: Using Color B Ch 2, dc dec, dc once in the next 3 st(s), *bo st & sc in the next st, sc, bo stitch in the next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, repeat from * ending with a dc dec, turn. 390
Row 25: Using Color B, Ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st(s), dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 st(s), dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 390
Row 26-34: Using Color C, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 390
Row 35: Repeat Row 24
Row 36: Repeat Row 25
Row 37 – 53: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 390
Row 54-55: Repeat Row 25
Row 56-81: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 390
Row 82-83: Repeat Row 25
Row 84-99: Using Color D, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 390
Row 100: Repeat Row 24
Row 101: Repeat Row 25
Row 102-110: Repeat Rows 26-34
Row 111: Repeat Row 24
Row 112: Repeat Row 25
Row 113-136: Using Color A, ch 1, sc dec, sc once in the next 3 st, dc2x in next st, dc2x in next st, dc once in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc dec, dc once in the next 4 sts, dc 2x in next st, dc 2x in next st, dc once in the next 3 sts, dc dec in the 2 st(s), turn. 390
Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends throughout the blanket pattern with a yarn needle.
Clara Ripple Stitch Tutorial Video
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