Crochet a Dreamy Ripple Baby Blanket: The Avalon Afghan Free Pattern

Pattern Details: Gauge & Sizing

Finished Size: Approximately 31 x 36 inches (78.5 x 91.5 cm) – the perfect size for a stroller or crib blanket!
Gauge: 1 full ripple + 5.5 rows = about 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) in the chevron pattern.
- A Note on Gauge: For a blanket, matching the gauge exactly isn’t as critical as it is for a fitted garment. However, getting close will ensure your blanket is the size stated and that you don’t run out of yarn!
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- rep: repeat
- tog: together

This pattern uses a decrease stitch to create the “valleys” of the ripple. Don’t be intimidated! It’s just a few simple steps combined.

dc3tog (Double Crochet 3 Stitches Together):
1. Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, and pull up a loop.
2. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook. (2 loops remain)
3. Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, and pull up a loop.
4. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook. (3 loops remain)
5. Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, and pull up a loop.
6. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on your hook. (4 loops remain)
7. Finally, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
  You’ve just turned 3 stitches into 1!
sc3tog (Single Crochet 3 Stitches Together):
1. Insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)
2. Insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop. (3 loops on hook)
3. Insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop. (4 loops on hook)
4. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.
  You’ve turned 3 stitches into 1 for the border.