We love watching those mesmerizing wave patterns unfold as we stitch this blanket up, and we bet you would too! A standard-sized blanket with elegant finish such as this Little Ripple Baby Blanket is one of those gifts that newborns would likely grow up with. Make this thoughtful present with the free pattern below, or get the ad-free printable PDF pattern here!
Little Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

Blankets are a necessary part of life. So, you might as well have one you like. The little ripple crochet baby blanket is sweet and simple. It would be a great present for a newborn.
Baby blankets are often the first object a baby touches. They get swaddled up in one right after they’re born. For this reason, I always recommend making easy crochet baby blankets for hospitals to keep on hand.
This baby blanket is a standard size, perfect for wrapping up a little one, but big enough for a crib.
It’s made with the crochet ripple stitch; a textural and elegant crochet stitch. If you're interested in learning more fun and interesting crochet stitches that you can swap out in blanket patterns or any other project check out my Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library. I teach you step by step how to make 45 crochet stitches!
The baby blanket crochet pattern is made out of Berroco Comfort yarn. It’s a machine washable acrylic nylon blend. It’s soft and easy to care for. Perfect for snuggling up.
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Little Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Hook: US size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
- 345 yds white (A)
- 345 yds purple (B)
- 345 yds pink (C)
Notions:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Size: 32” x 33”
Gauge: 4” = 14 dc x 7.5 rows
Pattern uses US crochet terms
ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
---|---|
ch | Chain |
dc | Double crochet |
dc2tog | double crochet in next 2 stitches or chains together |
st(s) | Stitch(es |

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The Pattern
Ch 3 counts as a dc.
With A ch 111.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as additional dc), dc in each of next 3 chs, dc2tog twice, dc in each of next 3 chs, [2 dc in each of next 2 chs, dc in each of next 3 chs, dc2tog twice, dc in each of next 3 chs] across to last ch, 2 dc in last ch. Turn. 108 sts
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in first st, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog twice, dc in each of next 3 sts, [2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc2tog twice, dc in each of next 3 sts] across to last st, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Rows 3-4: With B, repeat row 2
Rows 5-6: With C, repeat row 2.
Rows 7-8: With A, repeat row 2.
Rows 9-62: Repeat rows 3-8 an additional 9 times.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends

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Baby blanket patterns are all over the place these days. It can be hard to sort the good quality ones from the okay patterns. This easy baby blanket is sturdy and well put together thanks to the ripple stitch. It will stand the test of time and can truly be a special keepsake.
If you're looking for another great baby blanket pattern, check out the professionally filmed video tutorial on the Log Cabin Blanket.
Take it upon yourself to make a gift for a newborn in the hospital. Pick up your hook and make this blanket. You’ll never know how deeply it will be appreciated.
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sherry cox
Monday 31st of July 2023
How do I dc2tog?
Becky
Tuesday 28th of February 2023
Hello. I see the pattern but I don’t see the starting . How many sc to start with. Thanks
SCC Admin
Thursday 2nd of March 2023
Hi Becky, we just updated this post with the missing lines. Please refresh the page to view.
Suzi
Tuesday 21st of February 2023
I’m not sure if my page just didn’t load correctly or what but I am not seeing how many chains to start off with.
Angie
Monday 27th of February 2023
@Suzi, Hi, here you have to chain 108 +3 to turn if you're following the pattern exactly (or chain multiples of 12+3 to adjust the width). Hope that helps !
SCC Admin
Thursday 23rd of February 2023
Hi Suzi, the starting chain is 3 using the green colored yarn. You may need to clear your browser's cache and refresh the page, if you still can't find it.
sam
Tuesday 13th of December 2022
Thank you for this perfect blanket. My Grand-daughter was born just a few days ago and I have been struggling to find a blanket pattern that captured my heart and that I feel is easy enough to follow. It has been decades since I did anything in crochet other than a few here's how swatches. My stitches look pretty good now (they were awful when I first attempted a short time ago, thanks to you and your wonderful instructions), so I am hopeful that it will turn out looking reasonably decent. Thank you again and HAPPY HOLIDYS TO YOU and Yours. Love Great Grand Ma, Sam
Merna
Wednesday 31st of March 2021
Love this pattern, works up beautifully!
Angie
Monday 27th of February 2023
@Merna, Hi, in case you're still looking for an answer, you need to chain multiples of 12 to adjust the width of your blanket +3 chains to turn. Hope that helps !
Merna
Thursday 13th of May 2021
I want to make a bigger Afghan. What are the stitch changes needed?