Triplet Ripple Baby Blanket

"Trios of increases make a stunning ripple blanket with wide, gently curved peaks and deep, pointy valleys. A video tutorial is available to demonstrate all the special stitches and share helpful hints. Make this variation on the classic ripple baby blanket for your next shower. Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows Crocheting in between stitches, skipping stitches Special stitches: dc2tog, dc3tog, dc5tog (with written explanation in pattern and link to video tutorial)"

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge15 sts x 6.5 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Finished SizeBaby Blanket. 35.5” (90 cm) wide x 31” (79 cm) long before blocking; 35.5” (90 cm) wide x 32” (81.5 cm) long after blocking.

Materials List

• Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g/251 yd/230 m) – 3 skeins each in 173 Everglades (CA) and 158 Yellowstone (CB), or approximately 720 yd (658 m) in each of 2 colors in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size J/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.