Create bold texture with this Rippled Column Crochet Blanket free pattern. Featuring raised columns and a rhythmic stitch repeat, this cozy blanket works up quickly and adds a modern touch to any space.

Size & Skill Level
- Skill Level: Easy
- Finished Size: Approx 41″ x 49″ (104 x 124.5 cm)
Gauge
- 7 sc and 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
- 9 sts and 7 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in pattern
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Super Bulky Weight #6
- Bernat® Blanket Swivel™
- Color: Peacock – 5 balls (1097 yds / 1003 m)
- Hook:
- 8 mm (US L/11) crochet hook
- Notions:
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Long dcfp = Long double crochet around front post
- Pat = Pattern
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Yoh = Yarn over hook

Instructions
Note: Ch 3 at beginning of each row counts as dc.
Ch 90.
1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 4. Skip next 3 ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. *3 dc in next ch-4 space. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *Ch 4. Skip next 3 dc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. *3 dc in next ch-4 space. Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next dc 2 rows below at front of work inserting hook from left to right. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – long dcfp made. Rep from * to last ch-4 space. 3 dc in last ch-4 space. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.

5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *Ch 4. Skip next 3 dc. 1 sc in next long dcfp. Rep from * to last 4 dc. 1 sc in last dc. Turn.
Repeat 4th and 5th rows for pattern until blanket measures 49″ (124.5 cm), ending on a 5th row. Fasten off.
You Did It
The Rippled Column Crochet Blanket is a quick and satisfying project with beautiful texture and depth. Its super bulky yarn and simple repeat make it perfect for cozy, fast finishes.

