Ripple Kisses Blanket

Ripple Kisses Crochet Blanket by Three Loops on the Hook

What is Being Made

The Ripple Kisses Blanket is a fun and colorful crochet throw design inspired by mermaids, fairies, waves, and kisses. This downloadable PDF pattern from designer Helen McLean creates a decorative blanket using a ripple stitch construction that produces a dynamic wave-like visual effect across the finished piece.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a crochet project classified at an easy to intermediate skill level. The pattern features elongated stitches and spike stitches as key design elements. Crocheters new to spike stitch techniques are advised to practice this stitch beforehand to prevent pulling the work too tightly, which can distort the fabric and affect the final appearance of the ripple pattern.

Stitches Used

• Ripple stitch – the foundational stitch that creates the characteristic wave pattern throughout the blanket
• Elongated stitches – used to add depth and texture to the design
• Spike stitches – incorporated for dimensional detail and visual interest

Materials Required

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK 100g balls (100% Premium Acrylic, 295 metres/322 yards per ball) or any DK weight / 8 ply / light worsted yarn. The pattern uses five colors, with one 100g ball of each color worked in the following order: Aspen 1422, Cornish Blue 1841, Proper Purple 1855, Raspberry 1023, and Clematis 1390.

Tools: A 4mm or 4.5mm crochet hook (the designer recommends the larger 4.5mm hook for those who crochet with tight tension) and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Pattern Details

This is a downloadable PDF pattern document. Tension/gauge information is included in the pattern specifications to help ensure proper sizing and drape of the finished blanket.