Ripples of Joy Christmas Afghan Crochet Pattern

Free Christmas crochet afghan patterns are simply lovely. Make this beautiful throw and keep it on your couch all season. It's the perfect blanket for snuggling under while unwrapping presents. If you love ripple patterns, you have to admire the colors and texture in this beautiful throw. Post stitches add interest and even more texture! The variegated stripes look positively lovely with this pattern, and the project is both decorative and practical for chilly December evenings. Celebrate the holidays by making an afghan that will become tradition to use each Christmas.

NotesNotes:

1. Throw is made in a ripple pattern which consists of a series of 3-stitch “peaks” and 2-skipped-stitch “valleys”, with 12 dc worked between peaks and valleys. You may need to work several rows before the ripple is clearly visible.

2. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Cut old color.

3. To lengthen the throw, repeat Rows 2–25. Lengthening the throw may require the purchase of additional yarn.

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge1 ripple = 6½” (16.5 cm) from peak to peak; 6 rows = 3½” (9 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeThrow measures 45” wide x 56” long (114.5 cm x 142 cm).

Materials List

• RED HEART® With Love®: 3 skeins 1101 Eggshell A, 1 skein each 1909 Holly Berry B, 1914 Berry Red C, 1601 Lettuce D, 1621 Evergreen E, and 1704 Bubblegum F
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle