Introducing the Crochet Breaking Waves Afghan designed by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd, aka me. Inspired by the breaking waves of water on a coastal edge and looking to Caron Big Cakes, Blue Macaroon, I developed a textured look wave afghan.
PDF IS UPDATED WITH NEW INFO - June 15th, 2021
Yarn
Caron Big Cakes, 300 g/ 10.5 oz, 551 m/ 603 yds
Colour - Blue Macaroon - 5 Balls
Hook is 5.5 mm / I/9.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Double crochet back post. Yoh and draw up a loop around post of stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Dcfp = Double crochet front post Yoh and draw up a loop around post of stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rem = Remain(ing)
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sts = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Notes
Repeat is 38 chs +21.
Ch 2 at beg of row doesn’t count as stitch.
The large stitch repeats are due to the 3rd row of using front and back posts.
Instructions
Ch 211.
1st row: RS. Sc 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. Turn.
2nd row: WS. Ch 2, 1 dc in same beg st. (Sk next st, 1 dc in next st) 4 times, 5 dc in next 2 sts. *1 dc in next st, (sk next st, 1 dc in next st) 8 times. 5 dc in next 2 sts. Rep from * across until 9 sts rem. 1 dc in next st, (Sk next ch, 1 dc in next ch) 4 times. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 1 hdc in same beg st, *1 dcbp around next st. 1 dcfp next st. Rep from * across to 2nd last st. 1 hdc in last st. Turn.
4th row: Rep 2nd row.
5th row: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
6th row: Rep 2nd row.
Repeat 3rd to 6th rows until approx 55”. Fasten off.
The waves crash appear using front and back posts in one row every fourth row, stabilized by the other three rows. The colour changes naturally coming out of the yarn ball give the afghan a look of gradation, like you are painting the water's surface onto the afghan.
The stitch multiple is 38 chains + 21. So, you can change the size of the afghan if you wish by changing the number of sets of 38 and then adding the 21 chains at the end. The changes in the colour make it more attractive to crochet along.
I knew Caron Big Cakes went a long way, yardage-wise, and it didn't disappoint. My pattern is available to download the pdf if you wish to try one for yourself.
Diagram Shown Is Included
The download also includes this diagram, which is the visual roadmap for this pattern.
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Tutorial
Not available at this time.
Norma Mitchell says
The downloadable file still says multiples of 17+3.
I really want to make this but the pattern is wrong.
Mikey says
Thanks... let me circle back.
Mikey says
Just scrap this from your list. I am going to take down this pattern permanently and remove the tutorial. Thanks for letting me know. I don't know the answer other than 17+3. I regret designing this one as the multiples to get started have been continuously changed.
I don't know how to fix it at this point as I stand behind 17+3. I drew it out 2 weeks ago and that's what I got as well.
Easier to pull it down at this point.
Michael
Nancy I Sanchez says
no blue button
Mary Jane Roberts says
I have recently crocheted an afghan with this pattern and would love to share a picture of it.
Sue McVicker says
No Blue Button
Julie G says
No blue button, red lettered link available ?
Carol Womick says
I know that people don't often do a border for a stitch like this, but is there a particular border pattern that you would recommend? I am finishing a baby version of this for a friend, and she loves the look but wants it "square"- as she says.
Marina King says
a simple single crochet would work, or are you looking to have straight all around edges?
Cathy says
I always end with Row 2. You could do a shell border down the sides, then you'd have the wavy shell look all around.
Crystle says
What is the proper multiple on this pattern? I've scoured the patterns, videos, and internet and everything is conflicting. I've unraveled this 3x, but I want to make it as it's gorgeous! What did you all do as your starting chains? Right now I am doing multiples of 19, but the last stitches in my row one evened out exactly - I didn't have an extra stitch he talks about skipping to even it out. Please help! 🙂
Mikey says
I really think it's 17 + 3. I did an update to the PDF a while back as I redrew the diagram to double-check.
Crystle says
Thank you very much! I saw in the video you crossed out one number, and the pattern said another, so I just wanted to make sure I was using the most up to date info. I'm going to restart this tonight!
If I wanted to make it smaller/narrower, would I use the multiples of 17, or 20? Sorry if I'm being obtuse. 🙂
Marina King says
for changing the size you would chain the 17 + 3
Cathy says
In my notes I have multiple of 8 + 4. I've made at least 4 & it's worked out. Row three has an error, though. At least in the version I downloaded. My notes also say, ROW 3 CORRECTION: *3 sc in next CH 1 SP, SC IN NEXT ST ...
Hope this helps.
Angie says
I purchased the yarn for this project and am trying to make this pattern work. Can anyone tell me if you have completed this afghan, the number of chains and number of multiples? I look forward to making this and gifting it. It looks so pretty. Thanks.
Jasmine says
If I made this into a baby blanket, how many chains should I start off with? I’m not the best at figuring this stuff out lol
Jasmine says
So if I wanted to make this into a baby blanket how many chains would you suggest? Converting isn’t my strongest suite lol
Lois Clark says
The tutorial says multiple of 19 209 stitches and the pattern in printed versions says chain 207. Could the pdf be corrected?
Liz G says
That is gorgeous! I plan on making one after the Ocean Waves with Big Cakes is finished.
I've also noticed that the Big Cakes and Tea Cakes are on clearance at Michael's. They're not getting discontinued, are they?! I wanted to get a bunch of the Tea Cakes..
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Not that I am aware of. I've not heard anything about discontinuing any of the Caron Cakes Products. Michaels is most likely cycling through stock.
Debra J Moorefield says
Mikey, please update your PDF file to reflect multiples of 19 instead of 18. I, too, have frogged mine 3 times thinking I had done something wrong. I love the look of this pattern but not the frustration. Thanks!
Jaci Bledsoe says
I am having a horrible time with this pattern. I have tried twice and frogged each one. Your chart is also off kilter. I am going to try and design my own from this as I am getting very frudtrated. Your afghan patterns are always a "goto" for me but this one has just about worn out what patience I have left for it.
Tanya Watters says
What am I missing? My starting chain was 209. I have 12 waves, not 11 and extra chains leftover. I have tried this 3 times with the same result. My 5 dc in next 2 ch look like this (oo) next to each other. Is that normal? Someone please help!!
Wendy says
Tanya I have the exact same problem as you....I started with 209 chains and I have 12 waves and several extra chains leftover. Any luck figuring this out?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Let me revisit this again. I thought I had solved this... Maybe not.
Penny Price says
Hi Mikey! I absolutely adore this pattern but isnt 19 x 11 equal to 209? And are there any extra stitches added to that? Thanks again for such a beautiful pattern! Penny
Tanya says
I never got it to work so I moved on to a different pattern. Beautiful blanket but I just couldn't get figure it out.
Alison Phillips says
Hi Mikey! Watched the tutorial and what you show doesn’t match the pattern. Pattern doesn’t state to skip a space before and after the groups of 5 dc but you show it in your tutorial. This may be why my stitch count is off. Can you clarify! Thanks,
Alison
Tammy says
Is there a tutorial now. I did not get 11 waves!!! I did 198 ch to start.
Anna says
So glad to read all these comments. I'm also having an issue with the pattern right from the start. The numbers do not work out correctly. I've been reading patterns for many, many years and do find mistakes in them, so I'm aware this happens, but would appreciate it being corrected.
Jeanne Carlisle says
I think is afghan is beautiful. I am also ha having an issue with it pattern. (That has never happened with any pattern I have used from your website before, so maybe it is me.) To me to seems the repeating pattern is based on 19, and not 18. There are 2 stitches that get 5dcs, then the next stitch get 1 dc, followed by (skip 1 stitch & dc in the next one) 8 times. That would be 19 stitches. Can you please advise on this? Thank you. I love you work and your website.
Jeanne Carlisle says
My second thought is maybe don’t have the 1 dc after the 2 5 dc stitches. This would bring thr reapeating pattern down to 18, but then it would have to change the instructions in the other rows.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
yeah you are right. 19. I am correcting PDF.
Jeanne says
Thank you Miley. I love this project. I am making two in a smaller size for my cousin who is having twins. Almost done with the first one and it is beautiful. I am using an H hook and doing 9 sets.
Marie-France says
I feel so much better that I am not the only one having a hard time getting this pattern. lol It's perfect for the Caron Cake I bought months ago! I was going to do another Ocean Wave afghan but I really like your pattern. I will wait for more instructions. Thanks
Joy Kucinski says
I know you are busy with your move and a tutorial doesn't happen overnight but even a chart would really help. Thanks for all that you do Mikey!
Lynn says
Mikey, could you please have a tutorial? I am a visual learner and would greatly love to attempt the breaking waves afghan. It is a beautiful afghan!! I haven't looked at the pattern yet but would learn better if a tutorial could be made. (even if it was just a swatch) Thanks
Joy Kucinski says
I am an experienced crocheter and this pattern has me totally stumped. After 4 attempts, I am putting it aside until there is a chart and/or tutorial. Love the look, have the yarn, and will be waiting.
Alison Carmel Phillips says
I needed to have 220 starting chains in order for this pattern to work with 11 repeats. Took me three trys at my foundation row.
Joann Panzica says
Hi Mikey! Will there be a diagram for this pattern? My starting chain is correct, but I only have 10 clusters of 5dcs x 2. Am I missing something, also after the tenth cluster, I should only have 5 dcs, but I have 8. Please help!
Mary Napoleone says
It is beautiful. Thank you for the directions. Can you add a chart too?
Cathy Koch says
Trying this pattern & it's not making sense. Looking at the picture, it doesn't appear that two rows (1 & 2) have the 5 dc in 2 sts. I keep looking at & enlarging the picture. Will there be a video tutorial?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I will double check... I will film after I move... Probably in the next 2 - 3 weeks.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
I'm going to pull this article offline until I can double check your statement as well.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Correction made.
Cathy Koch says
Sorry, but I don't see any difference between what I downloaded yesterday & today's pattern after you said correction made. What am I missing?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Chain count is changed... The 5 dc in the 2 sts that you were mentioning are in the pattern where they should be.
Cathy Koch says
Thanks so much! BTW, I started with ch 162. Ended up with 8 waves & 9 extra chains. I'll just let it go...
Paula says
This pattern has me absolutely frustrated... Please revisit it. It does not make sense at all. Frogged at least dozen times. Something is not right.
Marina King says
Where are you getting stuck, how can I help you figure it out?
Cathy Koch says
Paula, here's a note I made for myself. I hope this helps:
ROW 3 CORRECTION: *3 sc in next CH 1 SP, SC IN NEXT ST ...
Kellee Fletcher says
I love the texture. Is the 198 starting chain count correct? Seems like it needs to be more to have the 11th wave cluster appear towards the end followed by the right number of dc and spaces. The first row is very similar to the seaside ripple first row that requires a starting chain of 210 to achieve 209 sts and 11 ripples.
cindyzs/freespiritczs says
Love it‼ in favorites‼ Beautiful afghan‼. Thank you Mikey‼