Crochet Ripple Three-Color Afghan

The ripple afghan is a classic, and when worked in three colors, it's easy to make yours unique. You'll love how fast this afghan is to crochet, so it's great as a gift or for an auction. Pick your favorite hues and get started on your Crochet Ripple Three-Color Afghan today!  This cozy crocheted afghan also makes a wonderful gift and is a fun project for beginners and advanced crocheters alike.  No matter what your skill level, you're sure to love this fun and colorful crocheted afghan pattern.

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Materials:

• 1 skein Red Heart® “Super Saver®” Jumbo yarn in Frosty Green (A)
• 1 skein Red Heart® “Super Saver®” Jumbo yarn in Soft Navy (B)
• 1 skein Red Heart® “Super Saver®” Jumbo yarn in Buff (C)
• 1 skein Red Heart® “Super Saver®” yarn in Frosty Green
• 6mm [US J-10] crochet hook

Gauge:  1 repeat = 4¾” from point to point; Rows 1-3 = 1½”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Notes:

• Join and cut colors as required, always joining new color on the right side in the first ch2 space.

Instructions:
Directions are for 44” x 50” Throw; changes for 44” x 56” Throw are in parentheses.

Color Sequence

• 2 rows A
• 1 row B
• 2 rows C
• [3 rows A, 2 rows B, 1 row C, 3 rows A, 1 row B, 2 rows C] 7 (8) times
• 2 rows A

Afghan

1. With A, ch 196.
    
2. Row 1 (Right Side): (Sc, ch 2, sc) in 2nd ch from hook, * [skip next 2 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch] twice, skip next 2 ch, ([sc, ch 2] 3 times, sc) in next ch, [skip next 2 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch] 3 times **, skip next 3 ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch; repeat from * across, end at **; turn.
    
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first ch-2 space, * [(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space] 7 times, sc in next ch-2 space **, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, end at **; turn. (See Note and Color Sequence above.)
    
4. Row 3: Ch 1, * [(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space] 3 times, ([sc, ch 2] 3 times, sc) in next ch-2 space, [(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space] 3 times **, skip next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, end at **; turn.
    
5. Rows 4-91 (4-103): Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern following color sequence.

Border

1. With right side facing and A, work pattern Row 3 across last row; ch 1, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in every other row down side ending with (ch 2, sc, ch 3, sc, ch 2, sc) in end ch of Row 1; work across foundation ch: (sc, ch 2, sc) in same ch under same sts of Row 1, skipping over center ch between points and working ch 2 between them, ending with (sc, ch 2, sc, ch 3 and sc) in last ch; ch 1, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in every other row up next side; join. Fasten off.
    
2. Weave in ends.