Free Crocheted Wavy Ripple Lapghan Pattern

Create a cozy and stylish lapghan with a wavy ripple design using the art of crochet. This project involves using a combination of basic crochet stitches to create a beautiful texture that will keep you warm and add a decorative touch to any room. The wavy ripple pattern adds a fun and dynamic element to the lapghan, making it a unique and eye-catching piece.

By following a simple pattern and using your favorite yarn colors, you can customize the lapghan to match your personal style and home decor. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is a great way to practice your skills and create a functional and beautiful piece at the same time. The Crochet Wavy Ripple Lapghan is a versatile and practical project that will make a lovely addition to your home or a thoughtful handmade gift for a loved one.

Description

Wavy ripple wheelchair lapghan blanket

Materials Needed

• Hook: H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 2 rows = 1 inch; 7 stitches = 2 inches
• Yarn: Bernat 14 oz/400 g in clay and 3 oz of worsted weight brown

Finished Size

30 inches wide by 44 inches long (wavy going up and down)

Crochet Instructions

Crochet pattern written in US crochet terms.

Instructions for Starting

Chain 145 for base row. Double crochet (DC) in the 3rd stitch from hook (counts as 1st DC). Then work a DC in each of the next two stitches.

Optional Widths

• For lapghan with wavy ripple going side-to-side, chain 107 to start for a blanket 34 inches wide.
• For baby blanket, chain 84 to start for a 25 inch wide blanket with the wavy ripple going side-to-side.

Row Instructions

Each row begins with a Ch-3 and turn (counts as 1st DC). Then DC in the next two stitches, 2DC together, 2DC together, DC in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 DC in each of the next 2 stitches, then DC in each of the next 3 stitches. Just keep repeating the pattern until you reach the end of the row.

Wavy Ripple Stitch Pattern

One DC, one DC, one DC, 2 DC together, 2 DC together, one DC, one DC, one DC, 2 DC, 2 DC and so on until you reach the end. My lapghan row ends with 2 DC together, 2 DC together, and then a DC in the last two stitches and in the top of the turning Ch-3. (Basically, there are 2 DC in the last stitch as you have a DC in the last stitch space and another in the top of the turning chain which other people have questioned me about. So to clarify, make sure you have 3 DCs in the end of each row before turning.)

Color Scheme

For my color scheme in this project, I did 4 rows in the Bernat yarn in clay color, 2 rows in brown, 4 more rows in clay, and finished the stripes with 2 more rows of brown. I crocheted then 24 rows in the clay colored yarn. Then went back to two rows of brown, 4 rows of clay, 2 more rows of brown, and finished with 4 rows of clay. Total of 48 rows = 30 inches wide.

I had just a bit of the clay colored yarn left from my economy 14 oz skein of Bernat yarn. I think this lapghan is just the right length (44 inches) to cover a person’s lap and go down over their legs. Of course, if you need a wider lapghan just do more rows using the middle color.