How to Crochet the Framed Ripples Afghan Square – Free Pattern
Learn how to crochet the Framed Ripples Afghan Square with this free pattern tutorial that yields a quick, easy, and lightly textured 6″ square.
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This crochet afghan square is perfect for baby blankets, but would also work great for granny square bags, sweater pockets, and much more!
I also think the Framed Ripples Afghan Square would make for a fun pillow! The ripples in the center give it interesting character! Definitely great for those that need sensory stimulation!
Although this is written as a 6″ afghan square, you can easily keep building the rounds outside of the ripples to make it larger.
Or if you’re clever enough, you could make the rippled center larger before starting the frame.
This square is part of the Melange Blanket Crochet Along hosted by Underground Crafter!
Materials
King Cole Big Value Aran
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Color A (Berber) – .3oz [22yds]
- Color B (Marble) – .3oz [22yds]
- Color C (Stormy) – .6oz [44yds]
J/10/6.00mm Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge
Square should measure 3.75”, from corner to corner, after row 14
Finished Measurements
6” x 6”
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
BLO = back loop only
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them as directed.
- Tutorial photos are on the last page.
Instructions
With Color A,
R1. Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in last ch, turn (2)
R2. Ch 1, BLO: 2 sc x 2, turn (4)
R3. Ch 1, BLO: 2 sc, sc x 2, 2 sc, turn (6)
R4. Ch 1, BLO: 2 sc, sc x 4, 2 sc, turn (8)
R5. Ch 1, BLO: 2 sc, sc x 6, 2 sc, turn (10)
R6. Ch 1, BLO: 2 sc, sc x 8, 2 sc, turn (12)
R7. Ch 1, BLO: 2 sc, sc x 10, 2 sc, turn (14)
With Color B,
R8. Ch 1, BLO: sc across, turn (14)
R9. Ch 1, BLO: dec, sc x 10, dec, turn (12)
R10. Ch 1, BLO: dec, sc x 8, dec, turn (10)
R11. Ch 1, BLO: dec, sc x 6, dec, turn (8)
R12. Ch 1, BLO: dec, sc x 4, dec, turn (6)
R13. Ch 1, BLO: dec, sc x 2, dec, turn (4)
R14. Ch 1, BLO: dec x 2, do not turn; join color C (2)
With Color C (working around the outside edge here and throughout),
R15. Ch 1, *2 sc in end of first row, 1 sc in the end of each of the next 5 rows, 2 sc in the end of the last row, ch 1, skip ch-1 below*, turn slightly and repeat working down next edge 3X, sl st to join in 1st sc (36 sc, 4 ch-1)
With Color A,
R16. Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc across, 2 sc in last, ch 1, skip ch-1 below*, turn slightly and repeat working down next edge 3X, sl st to join in 1st sc (44 sc, 4 ch-1)
With Color C,
R17. Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc across, 2 sc in last, ch 1, skip ch-1 below*, turn slightly and repeat working down next edge 3X, sl st to join in 1st sc (52 sc, 4 ch-1)
With Color B,
R18. Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc across, 2 sc in last, ch 1, skip ch-1 below*, turn slightly and repeat working down next edge 3X, sl st to join in 1st sc (60 sc, 4 ch-1)
With Color C,
R19. Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc across, 2 sc in last, ch 1, skip ch-1 below*, turn slightly and repeat working down next edge 3X, sl st to join in 1st sc (68 sc, 4 ch-1)
R20. Ch 1, *2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc across, 2 sc in last, ch 2, skip ch-1 below*, turn slightly and repeat working down next edge 3X, sl st to join in 1st sc; Fasten. (76 sc, 4 ch-2)
Finishing
- Hide All Strings.
And that’s how you make the Framed Ripples Afghan Square!
Happy Crocheting!
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