Ocean Ripple Baby Blanket

Ocean Ripple Baby Blanket

What is Being Made

The Ocean Ripple Baby Blanket is a beautiful chevron ripple design blanket created specifically for babies. This knitted throw features a striking marled colour stripe pattern that creates visual depth and interest through the strategic combination of multiple yarn colours. The finished blanket measures approximately 88cm (35 inches) wide by 108cm (42 inches) long, making it an ideal size for a baby blanket or small throw.

Design and Construction

The blanket is constructed using a chevron knit pattern, which creates the distinctive ripple effect that gives the design its name. The chevron repeats measure approximately 8cm (3.2 inches) wide by 4cm (1.6 inches) high. The pattern is worked in a continuous knit construction, allowing for seamless creation of this larger piece.

Marled Colour Technique

A key feature of this design is the use of marled yarn throughout the project. Marling involves knitting with two strands of yarn held together simultaneously, using different colours in each pair. After completing each chevron repeat, one colour is switched to a different shade, creating the beautiful striped marled effect that characterizes this blanket. This technique adds visual complexity and colour variation while maintaining structural integrity.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The Ocean Ripple Baby Blanket employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for a beginner-level project. The chevron stitch pattern is the primary stitch used throughout, creating the ripple effect. The pattern requires basic knitting knowledge and is accessible to those new to the craft.

Materials Required

Yarn: Rico Creative Sport Print DK yarn (50% cotton, 50% acrylic blend, 145 metres per 50g ball) is specified for this project. A total of 700g of yarn is required, distributed across six colours:

• 3 balls of Beige (008)
• 3 balls of Purple (010)
• 2 balls of Denim (005)
• 2 balls of Teal (009)
• 2 balls of Lime (001)
• 2 balls of Aqua (004)

The yarn is worked double throughout the project, meaning two strands are held together at all times. The cotton and acrylic blend provides durability and softness suitable for baby items, while the DK weight offers manageable working yarn thickness.

Needles and Notions: A 6mm (US 10) circular needle measuring at least 100cm (39 inches) in length is required to accommodate the width of the blanket. Two stitch markers are needed to help track pattern repeats and construction progress.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as beginner-level, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to larger projects or those looking to develop their skills with chevron and marled techniques. The straightforward construction and repetitive pattern make it accessible while still producing a sophisticated finished piece.

Designer and Source

The Ocean Ripple Baby Blanket is designed by Steph Thornton and is available as a downloadable PDF pattern. The pattern is associated with Perry Yarns.