Product Description
Made with T-shirt yarn, this ripple rug works up quickly and easily (if following the pattern exactly), and the finished rug makes a beautiful addition to any passageway or bedroom - it looks stunning alongside a bed!
A rug of approximately 140 cm x 65 cm will use between five and six 500 g skeins of T-shirt yarn. Fewer or more rows can be worked to obtain rugs of different lengths.
The only additional material required is a large-eye needle, with which to weave in the ends.
Two crochet hook sizes have been suggested for this written crochet pattern (in US terms), as it is always easier to begin your work with a slightly larger crochet hook (the starting chain is then looser, and easier to work into).
Placing the finished rug on non-slip mesh is advised if it is to be used on a tiled floor.
Ripple Rug by Crafty Creations
What is Being Made
The Ripple Rug is a large, textured crochet rug designed by Kirstin Campbell-Harris of Crafty Creations. This finished piece measures approximately 140 cm x 65 cm, making it a substantial home décor item suitable for living spaces, bedrooms, or entryways. The rug features a classic ripple pattern that creates visual movement and dimension across its surface.
Craft and Construction Method
This project is created entirely using the crochet technique, a fiber craft that uses a single hook to loop yarn into interconnected stitches. Crochet is an ideal method for creating textured, dimensional pieces like rugs because it builds fabric quickly and creates naturally sturdy construction. The ripple pattern is a traditional crochet design that alternates between increases and decreases to form characteristic waves across the fabric.
Stitches and Techniques Used
The Ripple Rug employs fundamental crochet stitches accessible to beginners:
- Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch used to create the starting chain for the project
- Double crochet (dc): The primary working stitch that forms the body of the rug, providing structure and density
- Double crochet 2 stitches together (dc2tog): A decrease technique that combines two stitches into one, used to create the valleys of the ripple pattern
- Double crochet 3 stitches together (dc3tog): An advanced decrease that merges three stitches into one single stitch by wrapping yarn around the hook, inserting into consecutive stitches, and pulling through all loops simultaneously, creating sharper valley points in the ripple design
Materials and Tools
The Ripple Rug is worked in super chunky weight yarn, specifically t-shirt yarn in two contrasting colors. Approximately 6 skeins of 500 g each are required, providing ample yardage for the large finished dimensions. This yarn weight creates a quick-working project that produces a substantial, textured fabric ideal for rugs.
The project requires two crochet hooks of different sizes: a P/Q hook (15.00 mm) for the initial foundation and primary construction, and an O/P hook (12.00 mm) for subsequent sections or finishing. A darning needle is included for weaving in yarn ends and securing the finished piece.
Difficulty Level
Rated as a beginner project, the Ripple Rug is accessible to those new to crochet. While it incorporates a decrease stitch (dc3tog), the pattern uses straightforward, repetitive instructions that build confidence and skill. The super chunky yarn weight means stitches are large and easy to see, making it simple to identify and correct mistakes. The substantial size of the finished rug makes it an impressive first major project.
Format and Designer Information
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to the complete instructions. The Ripple Rug is designed by Kirstin Campbell-Harris, the creator and owner of Crafty Creations, an independent designer brand specializing in crochet projects.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | Crafty Creations |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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