Baby's Round Ripple Afghan 40 inch across

Materials: 12 -18 oz. 4 ply WW Yarn (your color choice...solid or varigated, or both.) (or baby sport/pompadour with an F hook) size G hook(this makes a 12 point afghan) Rnd 1. ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring. ch 3, ( ch 3 always counts as first dc ). put 11 dc into the ring, (12 dc). join with sl st . Rnd 2. ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around (24). join. Rnd 3: ch 3, *skip next st, 1 dc-ch 2-1 dc in next st (V-st made). repeat from * ending with 1 dc in same sp as ch 3, ch 2,this completes the last V-st. sl st to join. Rnd 4: sl st into the ch 2 space, ch 3, 1 dc-ch 2-2 dc in same sp, * 2 dc-ch 2-2 dc in next ch 2 sp, repeat * around. join. (this row begins your points). Rnd 5: sl st into next st, ch 3, * 2 dc-ch 2-2 dc in the ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 1 dc in next st. repeat from * around. join. Rnd 6: sl st into next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * 2 dc-ch 2-2 dc in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, repeat * , skip last 2 sts, join. Rnd 7: sl st into next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, * 1 dc-ch 2-1 dc (this is a small shell made of a V-st) in next ch 2 space, 1 dc in next 3 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts, repeat * around, skip last 2 sts. join.

Rnd 8: sl st into next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, * 2dc-ch 2-2 dc (this is the large shell or a double V-st) in ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 sts, repeat * around, skip last 2 sts, join. Rnd 9: sl st into next st., ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sts, * 2 dc-ch 2-2 dc (the large shell) in ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next 4 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, repeat * around, skip last 2 sts, join. work in rounds ,alternating 2 rounds of small shells, and 2 rounds of large shells. this helps the afghan to lay flat. ** work as many rounds as needed for desired size. **NOTE** one 6oz skein 4ply = 23 inches or 18 rows two 6oz skeins 4ply =38 inches or 26 rows three 6 oz skeins 4 ply= 40 inches or 32 rows ~V-st = 1 dc-ch1-1 dc or 1 dc-ch2-1 dc . ~double V-st = 2 dc-ch1-2 dc or 2 dc-ch2-2 dc . Blanket Finishing: {courtesy of Beth Parsons} 1 hdc in each stitch around, putting 4 hdc into the ch 2 spaces for neatly rounded points. ~Lyn's Designs~www.angelcrafts.net (\0/) 1984/3rd edition (rewritten 11/05 for simplicity)

G (4mm) hook

Gauge: approximately 20 sts and 8 rows = 4 x 4. Start by chaining 171 stitches across. The pattern repeat is 14, plus 3 extra for the turning chain, which counts as a double crochet. I wish I could have used a foundation chain, but I don't know how to do that when there are decreases and increases in the first row... (Alice, is that even possible?) Row 1: Dc in 4th chain from hook. *Dc in next 4 sts, decrease 2x, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts,* repeat from * to * across the row, ending with 2 dc in last st. Row 2: Chain 3, turn. This counts as the first dc of the row. Dc in same st (you now have 2 dc). *Dc in each of next 4 sts, decrease 2x, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts,* repeat from * to * across row, ending with 2 dc in last st. Repeat Row 2 until blanket measures 36 or desired length, fasten off. Edited on July 17, 2010 to add: When I say to decrease 2x, I mean to decrease twice in a row, thereby turning 4 stitches into 2. I've also rewritten a little bit of the pattern to make it clearer, hopefully. Oh, and it might help you to know that dc stands for double crochet in American terminology.
SmoothFoxs Four Color Spiral Blanket Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox Copyright 2011 Version 1.0 Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! 4 ply medium worsted (1 skein, 7 oz, 355 yards of each color for newborn size blanket) Color A - White Color B - Soft Pink Color C - Cream Color D - Pistache Hook Size I - 9 - 5.50 MM Yarn needle Split-Ring Stitch Holders 4 Special Stitches: Group For the purposes of this pattern a group is all stitches between two ch-1 spaces. My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/ My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox* My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/ If you make this item please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words Hook It if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words Cast On near the top right side and this will add your item as a

project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-four-color-spiral-blanket

UPDATE: PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR BLANKET. THIS PROJECT MUST BE WORKED WITH FOUR SEPARATE SKEINS OF YARN. This blanket looks its best when worked with 3 skeins of one color and 1 skein of a contrasting color. COLOR A SHOULD BE YOUR CONTRASTING COLOR. You can also work with 2 skeins of one color and 2 skeins of another of a contrasting color. COLOR A AND B SHOULD BE THE SAME COLOR AND COLOR C AND COLOR D SHOULD BE THE SAME COLOR You can also work with 4 different colors of yarn however, your blanket will not show off the spiral effect as well unless one color is darker than all the other colors. BE SURE TO MAKE COLOR A THE LIGHTEST COLOR AND GRADUATE TO THE LAST COLOR BEING THE DARKEST. INSTRUCTIONS: Blanket is worked in a spiral. Do not join rounds. Do not crochet over unused yarn. Using color A, ch 5, join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: *(Ch1, sc, hdc, 2 dc) in ring,* pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A; join color B with a slip st in ring, repeat from * to *, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color B; join color C with a slip st in ring, repeat from * to *, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color C; join color D with a slip st in ring, repeat from * to *, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color D. (8 dc, 4 hdc, 4 sc)

Round 2: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 2 times, ch 1, pull up

loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color. (24 dc, 4 ch-1 sps) (6 sts worked in each color)

Round 3: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) 3 times, ch 1, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (36 dc, 4 ch1 sps) (9 sts worked in each color)

Round 4: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, sk ch-1 sp, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) 3 times, ch 1, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (48 dc, 4 ch-1 sps) (12 sts worked in each color)

Round 5: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, sk ch-1 sp, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 3 times, ch 1, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (60 dc, 4 ch-1 sps) (15 sts worked in each color)

Round 6: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, sk ch-1 sp, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) 3 times, ch 1, group made, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (72 dc, 4 ch-1 sps) (18 sts worked in each color) (4 groups of 18 sts)

Round 7: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, sk ch-1 sp, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, ch 1) 3 times, three groups made, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (84 dc, 12 ch-1 sps) (21 sts worked in each color) (12 groups of 7 sts)

Round 8: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, (sk ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, ch 1) 3 times, three groups made, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (96 dc, 12 ch-1 sps) (24 sts worked in each color) (12 groups of 8 sts)

Round 9: *Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, (sk ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, ch 1) 3 times, three groups made, pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A.* Repeat from * to * with each color in turn. (108 dc, 12 ch-1 sps) (27 sts worked in each color) (12 groups of 9 sts) Round 10 through completion: Repeat Round 9 until you are ready to finish off. You will be increasing the number of stitches across with each round. Where it says in Round 9 to work the next 7 sts, this number will increase with each round. It should be evident because of the number of places that the stitches can be worked into. Just always remember to do 2 dc in the first st after skipping the chain space. FINISHING NOTES: Please read before finishing off your blanket. There are 12 panels. You should keep in mind that since there are 4 colors of yarn when you work the final rounds of each color, make sure that you only have 3 panels of each color of yarn as the final round. Im not sure if that makes sense but you dont want the final round to be 6 panels of lets say pink, 1 panel of another color and so forth as the final color. Make sure that all 4 colors of yarn have their own 3 panels as their final round. Finishing: On final round of color A continue pattern until you have 3 stitches left before the last ch-1 sp, (hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last st, slip st in ch-1 sp). Finish off. Repeat for each color of yarn. Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011 This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on

the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

Spring Ripple Baby Throw

Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino
GAUGE: 16 sts + 9 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: dc3tog (dc decrease 2 sts) Yarn over, insert hook into st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops (yarn over, insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. NOTES: To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over; yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st. Fasten off old color.

COLOR SEQUENCE Work *4 rows with B, 5 rows with D, 4 rows with A, 6 rows with B, 6 rows with C, 4 rows with E, 3 rows with D; rep from * once more, 5 rows with A, 6 rows with D, 4 rows with C, 4 rows with E. THROW With B, ch 134. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch counts as dc), *dc in next 3 ch, dc3tog, dc in next 3 ch, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * 11 more times, dc in next 3 ch, dc3tog, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch 13 ripples. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in first dc, *dc in next 3 dc, dc3tog, dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc; rep from * 11 more times, dc in next 3 dc, dc3tog, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in top of turning ch. Rows 3 + 4: With B, rep Row 2. Continue in Color Sequence, rep Row 2 until Color Sequence is complete. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.