3 Day Fast Crochet Ripple Blanket Pattern + Video

This super quick crochet ripple blanket pattern features a clean, classic look and works up in just three days. Follow along with the step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to crochet a blanket fast!

The free pattern in seven blanket sizes is below or purchase the ad-free, printable PDF.

Pick your favorite colors, grab your hook, and get ready to make a timeless piece in record time.

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3 Days to Done Ripple Blanket - Free Pattern
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Supplies + Materials
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Gauge
Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)
Three Day Blanket Video Tutorial
Overall Ripple Blanket Pattern Notes
!! Gauge Check !!
Blanket Instructions
Finishing
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3 Days to Done Ripple Blanket - Free Pattern

Give the gift of handmade comfort—fast! I'm talking a start-to-finish blanket project that only takes three days, (or spend a bit more time making one of the larger sizes.) The rhythmic ripple stitch pattern keeps things interesting without being complicated, making it perfect for stress-free crocheting.

Whether you need a thoughtful wedding gift, a cozy comfort for someone recovering from surgery, or a housewarming present, this blanket is a handmade gift homerun.

Skill Level

This is an intermediate level pattern because it requires stitch recognition and counting. Once you understand the pattern repeat though, it's a super mediative make.

In this pattern, you'll practice:

basic stitches and stitch combos
measuring gauge
pattern reading

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All-in-One Crochet Kit

If you don't live near amazing yarn stores or if you just like to get fun packages in the mail, the all-in-one kit is a perfect way to make your 3 Days to Done Ripple Blanket. This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the Wool Ease Thick & Quick you'll need, plus a bonus printable PDF of the pattern (delivered digitally).

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Supplies + Materials

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• Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick (Weight 6/Super Bulky - 106 yds, 6 oz, 170 g)

Fisherman (640-99) – 8 (10, 15, 26, 31, 33, 49) skeins
(approx. 1200 (1550, 2540, 4340, 5190, 5620, 8290) g)

• Tapestry needle
• Size O (12 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

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Measurements

The 3 Days to Done Ripple Blanket pattern is written in seven sizes. You can expect to finish the smaller sizes in 7-8 hours of crocheting. The larger sizes will take more time.

Lapghan: 36” x 49”
Throw: 43” x 53”
Extra long throw: 57” x 67.5”
Twin: 71” x 90.25”
Double: 85” x 90.25”
Queen: 92” x 90.25”
King: 113” x 108.5”

Gauge

7 sts + just over 3 rows = 4”
Peak to peak = 7”

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Abbreviations + Glossary (US Terms)

ch - chain
chsp - chain space
dc - double crochet
rep - repeat
sk - skip
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
tch - turning chain

Three Day Blanket Video Tutorial

Learn how to crochet your three day ripple blanket step-by-step in the video tutorial below.

Overall Ripple Blanket Pattern Notes

If you’re new to reading crochet patterns, check out more info here.

Instructions are written with the stitch count for the smallest size first and each larger size following in parentheses, for example: lapghan (throw, extra long throw, twin, double, queen, king). It can be very helpful to highlight the numbers for your size before beginning the project. When only one number is given, it pertains to all sizes. Stitch counts at the end of each row are for given sizes.

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Lapghan and throw sized blankets can be finished in about three days. The larger sizes will take more time.

Blanket is reversible so there is no right or wrong side.

IMPORTANT: The chain three at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch throughout, but do not skip a stitch at the beginning of the row.

!! Gauge Check !!

Please don’t skip this step, or you will risk your blanket not being the size you expect.

Foundation Row: Ch 33.

Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in next 6 ch, sk 2 ch, dc in next 6 ch, ch 2, dc in next 6 ch, skip 2 ch, dc in next 6 ch, 2 dc in last ch; turn. (28 sts + one ch2sp)

Row 2 - 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in next 6 dc, sk 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2sp, dc in next 5 dc, sk 2 dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in top of tch; turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc, (ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc) three times, *sk 2 dc, dc next dc, (ch 1, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc) two times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc) two times rep from * until 9 sts remain, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc, (ch 1, sk 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc) two times, ch 1, sk 1 dc, 2 dc in top of tch; turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in first dc, (dc in next dc, dc in next ch1sp) three times, *sk 2 dc, (dc in ch1sp, dc in next dc) two times, dc in next dc , (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2sp, dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, dc in next ch1sp) two times, rep from * until 9 sts remain, sk 2 dc. (dc in ch1sp, dc in next dc) three times, 2 dc in top of tch; turn.

Repeat Rows 2-5 once more.

Measure one “peak to peak” repeat vertically and horizontally. Compare to pattern gauge listed above.

If there are too many stitches in 4” horizontally, increase your hook size and re-swatch.
If there aren’t enough stitches in 4” horizontally, decrease your hook size and re-swatch.

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Blanket Instructions

Foundation Row: Ch 75 (89, 117, 145, 173, 187, 229).

Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in ea of next 6 ch, sk 2 ch, *dc in ea of next 6 ch, ch 2, dc in each of next 6 ch, sk 2 ch, rep from * until 7 ch remain, dc in next 6 ch, 2 dc in last ch; turn. (64 (76, 100, 124, 148, 160, 196) dc + 4 (5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15) ch2sps)

Tutorial showing how to start a row of crochet ripple stitch. — In order to create the increase at the beginning of Row 2 and beyond, make sure to place the first double crochet in the first stitch of the row. (This first double crochet, plus the chain three result in an increase of one.)

Rows 2 - 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in each of next 6 dc, * sk 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch2sp, dc in each of next 5 dc, rep from * until 9 sts remain, sk 2 dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in top of tch; turn, (64 (76, 100, 124, 148, 160, 196) dc + 4 (5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15) ch2sps)

Repeat Row 2-5 [9 (10, 13, 18, 18, 18, 22)] more times. Repeat Row 2 and 3 once more. Blanket should now contain 43 (47, 59, 79, 79, 79, 95) total rows. Fasten off.

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Finishing

Weave in remaining ends: Learn more here.

Blocking: While blocking isn’t essential with a project like this, you may do a light steam blocking using either a steamer or iron with steam setting. Do not touch steamer or iron directly to yarn. Detailed info here.

Gift it or keep it—either way, you just made a classic in record time!

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