50 Quick Easy Afghan Crochet Pattern Book Baby Rings Mam Granny Ripple Baby

The first row of an afghan with homespun or bouclé or other knobby style yarn can be frustrating. This afghan does not require finding chain stitches, even for the first row. This pattern was designed to be easy for homespun or bouclé style yarns, but it can be made with just about any yarn. Make it in a solid color or with as many color changes as you like. It is quick to make and shows the ripple pattern of a self striping yarn.

The example is made in Sensations Rainbow Boucle.

Size:
This blanket can be made any size. Five widths are given in the directions.

Size	Width (Inches)	Length (Inches)	Ounces of yarn	Yards of yarn
Extra Small	30.98	41.3	10.29	797.76
Small	36	48	13.89	1077.47
Medium	41.02	54.7	18.04	1399.14
Large	46.05	61.4	22.73	1762.77
Extra Large	51.07	68.09	27.96	2168.35

Materials:
Yarn – Sizing given for worsted weight yarn but other weights can be used
Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ch sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
tr = triple crochet

Instructions:
Instead of a beginning chain, the blanket is begun with a first row of chain and tr spaces.

There is also a tutorial video for this afghan and a chart.

For these widths, start with this number of chain and tr spaces:
31″ = 37
36″ = 43
41″ = 49
46″ = 55
51″ = 61

Row 1: Chain 3. Tr in first chain. This forms the first chain and tr space. Form each additional space by chaining 3 and doing a tr on the tr of the prior space. Make a number of chain and tr spaces that is a multiple of 6 plus 1. Do not turn.

Row 2: Ch 5. Without turning the work, rotate so that the following is worked across the tr created in the first row. Over first tr work 3 dc. Work 3 dc over each of the next two tr. Skip one tr. Work 3 dc over each of the next two tr. ** Over the next tr work 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc.  Work 3 dc over each of the next two tr. Skip one tr. Work 3 dc over each of the next two tr. Repeat from ** to end of row. Over the last tr work 3 dc, ch 2, dc.

Row 3: Ch 5 and turn. Work 3 dc in the ch-2 sp. (Skip 3 dc and work 3 dc in the space between that dc and the next one) two times. Skip 6 dc. (Work 3 dc in the space between that dc and the next one, skip 3 dc) two times. **Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the ch-3 sp. (Skip 3 dc and work 3 dc in the space between that dc and the next one) two times. Skip 6 dc. (Work 3 dc in the space between that dc and the next one, skip 3 dc) two times. Repeat from ** to end of row. Work (3 dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-5 sp.

Repeat Row 3 until blanket is length desired.

Alternate edging for bottom and sides – at end of last row, instead of ch 2 and 1 dc, make ch 3 and 3 dc. Continue down side making 3 dc in each loop. In first loop of bottom, make 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc. 3 dc in each of next two loops, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next loop, 3 dc in each of next two loops, skip a loop, 3 dc in each of next two loops, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next loop, 3 dc in each of the next two loops, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in last loop of the bottom. 3 dc in each loop of the side. Finish off and weave in end.

The blanket can be made in a solid color or can be made with any number of color changes. The best way to make a color change is to finish all but the very last pull through of the two loops of the last stitch of a row. Cut yarn with a few inches of tail and join with new color next to stitch. Pull new color through last two loops. Weave in ends.

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Source: http://stitcheryprojects.com/2012/12/10/no-beginning-chain-granny-ripple-afghan/

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