Learn how to make a granny afghan that uses waves that go up and down in the width of the afghan. This is much simpler than you may realize.
Once you get the pattern on how it grows at the top peaks and reduces at the bottom valleys, it's a cinch!
Give it a try. I have provided resources below to help you.
I have a free pattern for you that can follow along, it's called Granny Goes Ripple.
In the video tutorial, I have shown an example of my crochet diagram that I used for myself. I figured out that I can change the sizes easily by figuring out the multiple chain counts.
For changing sizes, use Multiples of 18... at the end of the chain ADD 1.
Here is my diagram as part of my rough notes. You are welcome to save it and/or print it for your own records.
Maria Thompson says
How do you calculate how much yarn if you use bigger needles than the pattern calls for?
Mikey says
that is just trial and error. You could crochet 6" of whatever it is... then measure the weight of the yarn. Determine how many more inches you need and make a calculation.
Tam says
Currently creating this but just wondering if you have a video for the border? I struggle to read patterns.
Marina King says
The only video he has for this blanket is the one included in the blog.
Tracy Wilkinson-Higgins says
Would like a printable Granny ripple Afghan, thank you.
Regards
Tracy
Mikey says
Morning Tracy. I have updated the article to make it easier to find the downloadable written pattern. Thanks for your patience.
Brandy says
Meischbrandy3@gmail.com granny ripple afgan.
Belinda says
Look above and click on Granny Goes Ripple. Free download.
cathy Renda says
Yes please send me a printable granny ripple directions
Mikey says
There's a blue button on the article to get the download for this free pattern.
Pamela G. says
Thank you for the pattern TammyeHoney. I have printed it off.
Pam G. says
I also rewatch the video. Discover a trick reminder on it. When you get to the 5 change on the granny ripple. It the imaginationary sign saying to skip two 3 dc stitches. That is the way to keep the bottom peak or bottom loop pointing downwards. Well that is what I gotten from it.
Jenny Balsdon says
Where can I get a printable version of this? I find the diagrams difficult to follow and am very new to having to play and stop the video and concentrate on what I am doing - would appreciate any help thank yoi
Karen says
"Bang on"... really easy and once I got going, don't have to count at all. I started it with a variegated color I already had in my stash, but I think this may look better in solids or at least some solid rows to show off the pattern better. I'll share a picture on facebook when I get done. (may be awhile tho... multiple WIP, lol)
Carol says
So helpful. Now I can start this pretty afghan today. Love your videos!!
Carol says
How to get print of written instructions?
Leslie says
Right now I'm making the Spectrum Afghan for Project Linus, then I will make this ripple afghan, also for Project Linus.
Tausha says
Love this. Starting this today with all my leftover yarn from the mystery CAL. How would I do a border on this kind of afghan?
Tausha says
Nevermind, the written pattern gives direction for am edging.
anita says
Where do I find the written pattern? trying to figure out the size. thank you
Beverly says
I loved how easy this is and I'm going to try it. Thank you
Carolyn Nance says
Mikey does great tuts. Easy to follow.
Debbie Goin says
I am very interested in making the "Granny Ripple Afghan", but I do not know how to read a diagram. The tutorials are very helpful, but I learned to crochet with pictures in a book of each stitch so it has taken a long time to "read" a pattern, but I can do it. Do you have any tutorials on reading a crochet diagram?
Thanks,
Debbie
TammyeHoney says
Chain 109 stitches. Row 1 DC 3 times in fifth stich from hook, skip two ch, DC 3 times, skip 2 chains, DC 3 times chain 3 DC 3 times (This is top peak) skip 2 ch DC 3 times, skip 2, DC 3 times, skip 5 (Crochet in 6th st) DC 3 times, skip 2 ch, DC 3 times, skip 2 ch, DC 3 times chain 3 and DC 3 times (another peak) skip 2 .......end of row will be the down then DC 1 in last stitch and turn. Chain 3 start again...
shan says
Thank you Tammye honey. Where do I change color? Thanking in advance
TammyeHoney says
On the third row...he explains that in the video
Marcella Morris says
Are the troughs supposed to curl up a bit? I have already done about 8 rows and they curl up. Is this something only edging will fix? Also I know its mentioned he shows how to change colors in the third row but I only get 2 videos of the same thing...where he finishes the first 2 rows in the same green color. No color change... :(.
TammyeHoney says
Your tension is too tight try to loosen it a bit or try a slightly larger hook that might help. He made a left handed version and a right handed version. To change colors you simply do part of your stitch then just prior to finishing the last stitch such as dc...yarn over, pull up loop, pull through two then take new color yarn and I make a slip knot and place on end of hook and pull through the last two so I have my beginning loop to start my next row...my email is tammye42@yahoo.com if you have any more questions.
TammyeHoney says
let me work this pattern and make a video in slower motion with the color change for you in the next few days and I will post it for you. Please be patient with me as my filming is not the best yet.