Looking for a classic ripple baby blanket crochet pattern? Try this colorful rainbow sherbet ripple baby blanket free crochet pattern.
I wanted to make a colorful soft cotton crocheted rainbow baby blanket pattern. I love the soft waves of this basic ripple baby blanket crochet pattern.
This pattern uses the a classic ripple or wave baby blanket pattern. This pattern is an one repeat.
I would call this free crochet rainbow blanket pattern an advanced beginner. Chevron, wave, or ripple blankets require counting on each row to make sure you have the valleys and peaks in the correct spot.
The crochet stitches are not complicated but it is easy to get off track if you are not careful.
I choose Bernat Softee Baby Cotton Yarn. The soft cotton yarn comes in 12 pastel and muted tones. I like the variety of colors available and the ease of use of this yarn.
This lightweight yarn is gauge 3. It will make a great blanket for summertime or to wrap up a new baby.
Looking for more rainbow crochet patterns? Try 25 Rainbow Crochet Patterns – Colorful. There are more free baby blanket pattern available too: free baby blanket crochet patterns.
Free Printable Pattern at the Bottom of Written Pattern Directions
How to Make a Cotton Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H, 5 mm crochet hook
- 8 -4.2 oz skein – Bernat Softee Baby Cotton Yarn, 1 in of each of these colors: Cotton, Blush, Petal, Duckling, Jade Frost, Dusk Sky, Pale Periwinkle, & Soft Plum or 8 skeins each 254 yd of weight 3 yarn
Free Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Rainbow Pattern
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- hdc – half double crochet stitch
- 2hdctog – half double crochet stitch decrease
- ch – chain
special stitch -2 half double crochet stitch decrease– Yarn over, insert hook in specified stitch and draw up a loop; three loops on the hook, Keeping these three loops on hook, yarn over and draw up a loop in the next stitch, then draw through all 5 stitches.
You can make a larger or smaller blanket by using 12 +2 chain. The pattern is 8 rows of color followed by 1 row of white repeated twice ending in violet.
Approx. 30 in x 50 in (76 cm x 127 cm)
Color A – Petal
Chain 146
Row 1 – crochet hdc in 3 chain from hook
*Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch. In the next 2 chains, 2hdctog (Yarn over, insert hook in specified stitch and draw up a loop; three loops on the hook, Keeping these three loops on hook, yarn over and draw up a loop in the next stitch, then draw through all 5 stitches). 2hdctog again in the next two chains( 1 stitch). Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 CH, then work 2 hdc in next CH, and another 2 hdc in the next chain.
Repeat from * across to the last ch. 2 hdc into that last ch. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 2: hdc in the next stitch
*Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch. In the next two chains, 2hdctog. Then 2hdctog again in the next two chains(( 1 stitch). Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch, then work 2 hdc in next ch, and another 2 hdc in the next chain.
Repeat from * across to the last ch. Work 2 hdc into the top of the ch 2 turning chain from the previous row. Ch 2 and turn.
Repeat row 2 for the rest of the blanket until you reach your desired length.
Color changes:
8 rows of Petal, 1 rows of Cotton, 8 rows of Blush, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Duckling, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Jade Frost, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Dusk Sky, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Pale Periwinkle, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Soft Plum, 1 row of Cotton. Repeat once ending on Soft Plum.
Knot and weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Cut off excess yarn. Enjoy your Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket.
The Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Baby Blanket is the perfect way to show off your crochet skills! This beautiful blanket features vibrant colors and features a ripple pattern that’s easy to make and fun to look at.
With this crochet pattern, you can give your little one a cozy piece of art that will bring smiles for years to come!
Free Printable Rainbow Sherbet Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Cotton Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Scissors
- tapestry needle
- H, 5 mm crochet hook
- 8 -4.2 oz skein - Bernat Softee Baby Cotton Yarn, 1 in of each of these colors: Cotton, Blush, Petal, Duckling, Jade Frost, Dusk Sky, Pale Periwinkle, & Soft Plum or 8 skeins each 254 yd of weight 3 yarn
Instructions
Color A – Petal
- Chain 146
- Row 1 – crochet hdc in 3 chain from hook - *Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch. In the next 2 chains, 2hdctog (Yarn over, insert hook in specified stitch and draw up a loop; three loops on the hook, Keeping these three loops on hook, yarn over and draw up a loop in the next stitch, then draw through all 5 stitches). 2hdctog again in the next two chains( 1 stitch). Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 CH, then work 2 hdc in next CH, and another 2 hdc in the next chain.
- Repeat from * across to the last ch. 2 hdc into that last ch. Ch 2 and turn.
- Row 2: hdc in the next stitch - *Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch. In the next two chains, 2hdctog. Then 2hdctog again in the next two chains(( 1 stitch). Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 ch, then work 2 hdc in next ch, and another 2 hdc in the next chain.
- Repeat from * across to the last ch. Work 2 hdc into the top of the ch 2 turning chain from the previous row. Ch 2 and turn.
- Repeat row 2 for the rest of the blanket until you reach your desired length.
- Color changes: 8 rows of Petal, 1 rows of Cotton, 8 rows of Blush, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Duckling, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Jade Frost, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Dusk Sky, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Pale Periwinkle, 1 row of Cotton, 8 rows of Soft Plum, 1 row of Cotton. Repeat once ending on Soft Plum.
- Knot and weave in ends using a tapestry needle. Cut off excess yarn. Enjoy your Rainbow Sherbet Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket.
Notes
Abbreviations – US Terms
- yo – yarn over
- hdc – half double crochet stitch
- 2hdctog – half double crochet stitch decrease
- ch - chain
special stitch -2 half double crochet stitch decrease– Yarn over, insert hook in specified stitch and draw up a loop; three loops on the hook, Keeping these three loops on hook, yarn over and draw up a loop in the next stitch, then draw through all 5 stitches.
You can make a larger or smaller blanket by using 12 +2 chain. The pattern is 8 rows of color followed by 1 row of white repeated twice ending in violet.
Approx. 30 in x 50 in (76 cm x 127 cm)
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American Standard Baby Blanket Sizes Crochet
- Lovey: 14 in x 14 in – great for cuddling (35.56 cm)
- Large Lovey: 20 in x 20 in – great for cuddling and covering a newborn in the car seat (50.8 cm)
- Preemie Blanket: 18 in x 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Receiving Blanket: 30 in x 30 in – a great size for a newborn (76.2 cm)
- Baby Blanket: 29 in x 35 in – a great size for a new baby with room to grow (73.66 cm x 88.9 cm)
- Swaddling Blanket: 40 in x 40 in- for wrapping a newborn up tight usually made of gauze or flannel (101.6 cm) but a lightweight yarn would work
- Crib: 45 in x 60 in (114.3 cm x 152.4 cm) – a great blanket size for growing into, toddlers, or a throw for older children
Of course, these sizes are just standard blanket sizes and you wan make them to fix your needs and size. My size choice also depends on how much yarn I have left and the repeat of the pattern.
I hope this helps you decide what size of baby blanket to crochet.
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