Granny Stitch Ripple Baby Blanket Pattern

Are you looking for a quick crochet baby blanket pattern that looks classic but modern? If so, meet The Henley!

This easy to crochet granny stitch ripple blanket is the perfect project to work up when you need a gift fast. Plus, you’ll love the ripples, which make it extra beautiful and give it almost a lacy look.

The best part is that you can make this in four different baby blanket sizes, which means you can make the perfect baby shower gift! Ready to learn more?

Read on down to get the free pattern or purchase the PDF for on the go crocheting. Happy crocheting!

Stitches for a Granny Stitch Baby Blanket

Crochet blankets can be made with a wide range of different crochet stitches, but this simple baby blanket uses only the double crochet stitch (dc) which means it is a blanket that can be worked up quickly. If you can double crochet, then you can crochet this baby blanket quite effortlessly.

The Stitches

Double Crochet (dc): 

1. Wrap the yarn over (yo) the hook, insert the hook into the specified st.
2. Yo the hook again, draw the yarn through the st, so there are 3 loops on the hook
3. Yo the hook again draw it through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the hook
4. Yo the hook, draw it through the final 2 loops.

The double crochet stitch is a basic stitch, along with the single crochet and half double crochet, that are first taught when beginners are learning to crochet.

Learn more about the double crochet stitch with our free video and written tutorials below!

I labeled this baby blanket pattern an intermediate one because you will need to make a double crochet increase of three in one stitch to make a cluster which forms the classic granny look.

You can really see this technique highlighted in my classic granny square pattern and tutorial if you’d like to see it used in a different design.

Yarn For a Ripple Granny Stitch Blanket

To make this granny blanket, you will need a four weight yarn. For this tutorial, I used Red Heart Soft Baby Steps in the colorway Elephant.

The Yarn

It is a 100% acrylic yarn that is washable and dryable. Being able to wash this yarn easily is perfect for a blanket that will probably get used over and over again.

Let’s not forget how you will be impressed with how soft it is! If you love the Red Heart Soft line, then you’ll LOVE this yarn too!

You can use the same yarn I did or use a comparable yarn such as Caron Simply Soft, Basic Stitch or Brava Worsted.

Note: The recommended hook size for this yarn is 5.5 mm, but I used a 4.5 mm instead for this pattern.

Whatever yarn brand you decide to use, the most important factor is that the yarn be a four weight medium yarn.

If you use a thinner yarn like a lightweight 3 yarn, the blanket will turn out smaller and if you use thicker yarn like a bulky #5 the blanket will turn out bigger.

Are You Ready to Get Started?

Scroll on down to find the free ad-supported granny stitch baby blanket pattern here on the blog, or purchase the AD-FREE PDF version with 8 sizes in the EC shop for on the go crocheting.

Keep in mind this is an intermediate level pattern and is not recommended for newer crocheters since some techniques used are advanced. I hope you enjoy this free blanket pattern and video tutorial!

Happy crocheting!

The Henley Granny Ripple Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Red Heart Soft Baby Steps or any four weight yarn (see chart for yardage)
• Crochet hook 4.5 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape (for gauge)

Crochet Stitch Abbreviations

• ch(s) = chain(s)
• dc = double crochet
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge

• 36 sts x 12 rows = 8″ x 8″
• Gauge Pattern: Follow the pattern as written below

Notes

• The blanket pattern is worked in a multiple of 18.
• The pattern is written in standard US terms
• See chart below for yardage and blanket size information
• Important: Group spaces are what the sk 2 creates after the foundation row and the space between the 3dc groups after row 1.

The Blanket Pattern Steps

To Start: Ch number needed for the blanket size being made. (see chart below)

Foundation Row: 3 dc in 5th ch from hook, sk next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk next 2 ch * work {3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc} in next ch, sk next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch **. Sk next 5 ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk next 2 ch, rep from * ending last rep at **, 1 dc in last ch, turn. (54, 144, 180, 198, 234, 306, 414, 486)

Row 1: Ch 4, {3 dc between next two 3 dc group spaces.}, * 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 3 space. {3 dc between next two 3 dc group spaces.}, ** sk the space between the next 2 dc groups. {3 dc between next two 3 dc group spaces.}, rep from * across ending at **, sk next 3 dc, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn. (55, 145, 181, 199, 235, 307, 415, 487)

Row 2 – ?: Rep row 1 (see charts below)

Henley Size & Yardage Charts

I originally wrote this to be a baby blanket, but ultimately decided to include all sizes in case there were some that would like to make it bigger! Enjoy!

	Height	Width	Starting Chains	Rows
Lovey	12	12	54	18
Stroller	35	32	144	53
Receiving	40	40	180	60
Baby	52	44	198	78
Throw	60	52	234	90
Twin	90	68	306	135
Full/Queen	90	92	414	135
King	108	108	486	162

Chart below is calculated below using Red Heart Soft Baby Steps 256 yards 5 oz package. A different four weight yarn can be used but follow yardage (not skeins needed) if doing so.

	Total Yardage	Skeins Needed
Lovey	144	1
Stroller	1219	5
Receiving	1792	7
Baby	2438	10
Throw	3513	14
Twin	6667	27
Full/Queen	9104	36
King	13046	51

Finishing: Fasten off the yarn and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle.

Granny Ripple Blanket Video

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