This cozy modern striped ripple baby blanket would make the perfect baby shower gift or present for a sweet little one! Read on down for the full FREE crochet baby blanket pattern!
When I decided to make this car seat blanket I made sure I picked fun colors! I was instantly drawn to the Impeccable yarn line from Michael’s Stores because of all the bright fun color choices I would have! (Don’t have a Michael’s nearby? Shop on Amazon.com
These colors would be perfect for a baby boy or girl! Don’t you agree?
I used a size J crochet hook and I highly recommend Boye crochet hooks
If you are ready to make your Modern Striped Ripple Baby Blanket then read on down for the full FREE pattern!
Happy Crocheting! 🙂
MODERN STRIPED RIPPLE BABY BLANKET
Skill Level
- Advanced Beginner
Shopping List
I used a Size J Crochet Hook
- Soft Fern
- Butterscotch
- White
- Aran
- Soft Taupe
- True Gray
- Navy
also needed
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Crochet Terms
- Ch: Chain
- St: Stitch
- Dc: Double
Crochet - Sl St: Slip Stitch
- Dc3Tog: {Yarn Over,Pick up Loop in next St. Yarn Over, Draw through 2 Loops on hook} 3 Times, Yarn
Over, Draw through 4 Loops on hook} - Rep: Repeat
Crochet Pattern Notes
- I will refer to the different color skeins of yarn as Color A, Color B, etc.
- Written in US terms
- To make bigger chain a multiple of 14 +3. For example…14,28,42,56,70,84,98,112,126,140,154,168,182,196,210,224,238,252,266,280,294,308, etc. then add an additional 3 chains to whatever length you have chosen. 🙂
THE PATTERN
To Start: Ch 59 Using Color A
Foundation Row: 2 Dc in 4th Ch from Hook, *1 Dc in each of next 3 Ch, {Dc3Tog in next 3 Ch} twice, 1 Dc in each of next 3 Ch **, 3 Dc in next 2 St, Rep from * across, ending with last Rep
at **, 3 DC in the last Chain, Turn.
Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as 1st Dc) 2 Dc inthe same space as Chain 3, *1 Dc in next 3 Dc (from previous row). {Dc3Tog in the next 3 Chains} Twice, 1 Dc in each of the next 3 Dc (from previous row) ** 3 Dc in each of next 2 St. Rep from * across, ending last Rep at **, 3 Dc in top of the turning Ch from previous row. Turn.
Row 2: Rep Row 1.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: Rep Row 1.
Row 5: Change Colors here to Color B now. You can use my tutorial on how to change colors Here if needed. Using Color B, Rep Row 1.
Row 6-9: Rep Row 1 Using Color B.
Row 10: Change to Color C. Using Color C, Rep Row 1.
Row 11-14: Rep Row 1 using Color C.
Row 15: Change to Color D. Using Color D, Rep Row 1.
Row 16-19: Rep Row 1 Using Color D.
Row 20: Change to Color E. Using Color E, Rep Row 1.
Row 21-24: Repeat Row 1 Using Color E.
Row 25: Change to Color F. Using Color E, Rep Row 1.
Row 26-29: Rep Row 1 Using Color F.
Row 30: Change to Color G. Using Color G, Rep Row 1.
Row 31-34: Rep Row 1, Using Color G.
FINISHING
Fasten Off with a Sl St and cut yarn with a pair of scissors. Weave in loose ends throughout the blanket with a yarn needle. You are done! The finished Size is approximately 30 X 17 Inches which is the perfect size for a car seat blanket!
I hope this will be your go to accessory for baby shower gifts, just because gifts or even for your own sweet baby! 🙂
If you liked this modern striped ripple baby blanket then you may also like our “Charlotte Crochet Blanket” or “Wonders Chevron Blanket” too! I hope you enjoy making this car seat blanket and If you have any questions please feel free to contact me on my Facebook page or at krista@rescuedpawdesigns.com
Happy Crocheting!
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I love this – thank you for the cool pattern. If you want to increase the width larger than 17 inches – how many stitches would you add on? I can’t tell what the repeat would be…. TIA!!
Hi! I wrote this so long ago I not quite sure! I will have to take a peek at it and figure it out! Ill post here when I do! (Hopefully today!)