The Wavy Baby Blanket is a simple vintage inspired crochet pattern worked in double crochet using the ripple stitch! Bold color blocking separated by slipped stitch stripes create a striking design that is easily customizable using a color palette of your choice.

A free version of this pattern is available on my website.

A step-by-step video tutorial can be found on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K1n7KZdDJrg

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
This is an Easy + level crochet pattern. The accompanying video tutorial makes this a great pattern for beginners looking to learn a few more skills.

This pattern will be worked in the following stripe pattern: A, B, C, D, a longer stretch using the Main Color (MC), then the colorblocking will repeat in reverse; D, C, B, A. Slipped stitch stripes using the MC will separate each section. The border will be added at the end using the MC.

This baby blanket pattern is designed in 4 sizes:
Security, (Stroller, Baby, Toddler)
Width: 24, (31, 38, 38) inches
Length: 28, (37, 37, 48) inches
NOTE: Sample is shown in Stroller size.

MATERIALS:
7, (10, 14, 17) balls / 812, (1160, 1624, 1972) yards Originally Lovely Pima Yarn
Color A (Jam): 1, (2, 2, 2) balls / 116, (232, 232, 232) yards
Color B (Penny): 1, (1, 2, 2) balls / 116, (116, 232, 232) yards
Color C (Banana): 1, (1, 2, 2) balls / 116, (116, 232, 232) yards
Color D (Ocean): 1, (1, 2, 2) balls / 116, (116, 232, 232) yards
Main Color (Powder): 3, (5, 6, 9) balls / 348, (580, 696, 1044) yards
Size 4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Note: yardage estimates are based on full balls of Pima yarn, different yarn choices may use slightly more or less yarn. The Stroller size blanket will use very little of the second ball of color A.

GAUGE: 13 stitches and 7 rows = 4” in ripple stitch
** This works out to about 3.5 stitches per inch in double crochet

This pattern is written in US English terms.

This pattern and photographs of this garment are property of Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely. This pattern, photos, and design are subject to copyright and are for personal use only. All commercial use is strictly prohibited. You may not produce or distribute this pattern under any circumstances.