Ocean Waves Ripple Prayer Shawl

Ocean Waves Ripple Prayer Shawl

What Is Being Made

The Ocean Waves Ripple Prayer Shawl is a crocheted rectangular wrap designed by Remington Lane Crochet. This shawl measures approximately 25.5 inches wide by 65 inches high, making it an ideal size for a prayer shawl or comfort wrap. The finished piece features a ripple stitch pattern that creates undulating waves across the fabric, enhanced by a five-color gradient that evokes the visual movement of ocean waters.

Techniques Used

This crochet pattern employs the Back Loop Only (BLO) technique, which is worked beginning on Row 2 throughout the entire project. Working through only the back loop of each stitch creates a textured ridged appearance that complements the ripple stitch pattern. The BLO method adds visual interest and dimension to the finished shawl while remaining accessible to beginner-level crocheters.

The ripple stitch construction uses a repeating pattern based on multiples of 18 plus 3 stitches, creating the characteristic wave formations. The pattern combines increases and decreases strategically to form the undulating ripple effect that gives this shawl its distinctive ocean-inspired appearance.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) - Used to create the foundation and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Double Crochet (dc) - The primary stitch used to build the ripple texture and form the main fabric
• Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog) - A decrease stitch used to create the valleys in the ripple pattern

Chain 3 at the beginning of each row counts as the first double crochet. This construction method is typical for ripple patterns and helps maintain consistent stitch counts and pattern alignment throughout the project.

Materials

This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, specifically recommending Caron Simply Soft. Five colors totaling 5.33 ounces and 280 yards each are required:

• Color A - Dark Country Blue
• Color B - Strawberry
• Color C - White
• Color D - Light Country Blue
• Color E - Gold

An I (5.25mm) crochet hook is used to work the yarn. Additional materials include scissors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends upon completion.

Skill Level & Gauge

The Ocean Waves Ripple Prayer Shawl is rated as Easy difficulty, making it suitable for beginner crocheters. The pattern notes that gauge is not critical for this project, allowing crafters flexibility in their tension and stitch consistency. The reference gauge provided is approximately 14 stitches by 8 rows over 4 inches when working double crochet stitches in the back loop only.