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I love to crochet, but I love a fast crochet blanket pattern more than anything else. Completing a project quickly is just so fun–and then I can move on to the next!

The Lakeshore Ripples Blanket is a lovely crochet blanket pattern to use if you want to practice working post stitches, or if you’re just looking for a quick and easy simple crochet project. This easy to work design is a quick crochet project for creating a classic baby blanket or throw for the whole family to enjoy a snuggle in.

The simple “ripples” of the blanket are made with post stitches. In order to make the posts lay flat next to each other I used two different size posts – front post half double crochet and front post double crochet. This creates a smooth texture for your blanket — you can focus on the rows of design moving up the blanket rather than seeing holes created by a height difference in the stitches.

This also makes this one of the most easy crochet patterns because you’re not having to remember any difficult stitches to make this stitch pattern, just simple posts, repeated. Makes it a great crochet afghan pattern for beginners that comes together quickly enough that you can get this blanket finished in a day, if you want!

If you like the idea of more post stitch practice, you will enjoy the simple and traditional look of the Berry Hedge Blanket.

I like to think of the little ripple stitches in the Lake Shore Ripples Blanket as baby cables. They aren’t, but I still like to imagine what they could transform into if they continued to ripple and grow unimpeded on a smooth water surface.

You could make this with a chunky yarn on the ripple rows and have big ripples, or you can do what I did with the smaller ripples of the worsted weight yarn. So much more fun than plain ‘ole granny squares, this crochet baby blanket pattern is just an all around fun and easy afghan crochet pattern you’ll love.

This pattern is written to create a baby blanket, but I included directions for multiples if you want to create a beautiful throw for fun farmhouse home decor.

The free crochet pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Lakeshore Ripples Blanket pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

Pattern information below!

Table of Contents

What You Need For a Rippled Fast Crochet Blanket Pattern

Size:

Approximately 36 x 28 in (91 x 71 cm)
Pattern is worked in multiples of 6 + 28 and 2 rows.

Materials:

Approximately 950 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal wool and alpaca blend used for blanket pictured.
Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

Gauge:

In half double crochet, 13 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work and adjust hook size as needed.
This blanket is worked flat.
Only light blocking if necessary for this piece.
The yarn used for this blanket contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

Half Double Crochet in Back Bar (Bottom Loop) of Foundation Chain:

Turn your foundation chain over and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

Front Post half double crochet:

Yarn over, insert hook right to left behind the post from the row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a half double crochet.

Front Post double crochet:

Yarn over, insert hook right to left behind the post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a double crochet.

How to Make a Rippled Fast Crochet Blanket

Chain 94.

Row 1:

Turn foundation chain over and half double crochet in bottom loop of third stitch of foundation chain (see Special Stitches Section for instructions), continue half double crochet stitch in each bottom loop of foundation chain, turn. (92 stitches total and for each row hereafter.)

Rows 2 – 9:

Chain 2, standard half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.

Row 10:

*Chain 2, half double crochet in first 12 stitches of row, *front post half double crochet in next stitch of row, front post double crochet in same stitch, skip 1 stitch, half double crochet in next 4 stitches of row, repeat from * 10 more times, (11 total repeats in the row) front post half double crochet in next stitch of row, front post double crochet in same stitch, skip one stitch, half double crochet in next 12 stitches of row, turn.

Row 11:

Chain 2, standard half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.

Rows 12 – 84:

Alternate Rows 10 and 11 for indicated number of rows, turn.

Rows 85 – 92:

Chain 2, standard half double crochet in each stitch of row, turn.

Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in ends.

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