Christmas Reversible Ripple Afghan

Just in time for the Christmas season!  This Christmas Reversible Ripple Afghan looks great and feels even better.  You'll love this crochet afghan pattern, perfect for snuggling up with on Christmas morning.  This lovely crocheted afghan pattern also makes a great hostess gift if you're going to be traveling this holiday season.

Materials:

• 2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn in White
• 1 skein Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn in Paddy Green
• 2 skeins Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn in Jockey Red
• G and H crochet hooks or size needed for gauge

Gauge:  With H hook 8 dcs – 2 ¼”, 4 rows – 2 ¾”

Special Stitches:

• Shell – 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the same stitch
• Split Shell (Spl Sh) – dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, dc

Instructions:
Afghan measures 45” x 60”

1. Row 1 – With green 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 white 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 red 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: Color Scheme: 1 row each – green, white, red, white, green, white, red, white

Edging

1. With G hook work along straight edge, join white with a sl st in first dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in each dc across and fasten off. Rep along opposite edge.