Striped Reversible Ripple Afghan

Looking for a free easy crochet pattern that looks great? Make a Striped Reversible Ripple Afghan from Roseanna Beck. It's comfy and cute.

Materials:

• 1,172 yds. Black Red Heart 4-ply yarn (MC)
• Various Colors 4-ply yarn (CC) (each color row requires 25 ½ yds.)
• G and H hooks or size needed for guage

Instructions:

1. Row 1 – With CC and H hook ch 152, dc in 5th ch from hook, dc in each of next 6 ch, *Shell  in next ch, dc in each of next 8 ch, skip 2 ch, Spl Sh in next ch, skip 2 ch, dc in each of next 8 ch, rep from * across, fasten off and turn. (6 Spl Shs and 7 Shells)
    
2. Row 2 – Join MC with a sl st, ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, *Shell in next Shell, skip  1 dc of Shell, dc in each of next 8 dc, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch  2, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 8 dc, rep from * across ending Shell in last Shell, skip 1  dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, skip 1 dc, dc in ch 3 of turning ch, fasten off and turn.
    
3. Row 3 – Join CC with a sl st, ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, *Shell in Shell, skip 1 dc of Shell, dc in each of next 8 dc, Spl Sh in next ch 3 sp, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 8 dc, rep from * across ending Shell in last Shell, skip 1 dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, skip 1 dc, dc in ch 3 of turning ch, fasten off and turn.
    
4. Rep Rows 2 and 3 for a total of 88 rows as follows: 44 rows – Black, 44 rows – Various Colors

Notes:

1. GUAGE: With H hook 8 dcs – 2 ¼”, 4 rows – 2 ¾”
    
2. Work all dcs in back loop.

Stitch Guide:

1. Chain (ch)
    
2. Single Crochet (sc)
    
3. Double Crochet (dc)
    
4. Slip Stitch (sl st)
    
5. Special Stitches: Shell – 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
    
6. Split Shell (Spl Sh) – dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc