Pattern Description
Create a charming textured ripple granny square featuring raised waves that give your work a unique 3D look. Ideal for blankets, cushion covers, or even scarves, this square blends the timeless granny style with modern texture, making it fun to crochet and beautiful to use.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Any DK weight yarn (cotton, acrylic, or blend) works well. Choose multiple colors for a striped effect or stick to one for a subtle texture.
- Yarn Weight: DK (Light worsted / Category 3)
- Hook: 4.5mm crochet hook (or hook suitable for your yarn)
- Notions:
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Measurements: Each finished square measures approximately 6 inches (15cm) across when made with DK yarn and a 4.5mm hook. Size can vary depending on yarn and tension.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet (US)
- tr: treble crochet (US)
- sc: single crochet (US)
- sl st: slip stitch
- fpdc: front post double crochet
Instructions for Making the Textured Ripple Granny Square Pattern:
Foundation & Round 1
- Start with a magic ring, or ch4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout).
- Work 2dc into the ring, ch2, [3dc into the ring, ch2] three times.
- Join with sl st to top of starting ch3. (You now have four 3dc clusters separated by ch2 corners.)
Round 2
- Sl st to next ch2 space.
- Ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) into same ch2 space (forms corner).
- Ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into next ch2 space.
- Repeat from to two more times.
- Ch1, join with sl st to top of starting ch3.
Round 3
- Sl st to next ch2 corner space.
- Ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) into same space.
- Ch1, 3dc in next ch1 space, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into next corner.
- Repeat from to two more times.
- Ch1, 3dc in last ch1 space, ch1, join with sl st.
Round 4 (Adding Texture)
- Sl st to next ch2 corner space.
- Ch3, (2dc, ch2, 3dc) in same space.
- Ch1, 3dc in next ch1 space, ch1, fpdc around the middle dc of the 3dc group below (this creates the ripple texture), ch1, 3dc in next ch1 space, ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner.
- Repeat from to around.
- Ch1, join with sl st.
Round 5 and Beyond
Continue working as established:
- In each corner: (3dc, ch2, 3dc)
- Along sides: work 3dc in each ch1 space
- Over the central dc of each 3dc group from previous rounds: work fpdc to maintain ripple texture
- Always separate clusters and fpdc with ch1.
Final Round (Optional Edging)
For a neat finish, work a round of single crochet all the way around:
- Work 3sc in each corner space
- Work 1sc in each dc and 1sc over each ch1 space
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Tips & Variations
- Use more colors for bold stripes or just two colors to highlight the ripples.
- Try a heavier yarn for a larger, cushier square.
- Combine several squares to make a textured blanket, scarf, or cushion cover.
- Adjust the number of rounds to change the square’s size.
This pattern is flexible, beginner-friendly, and lets you explore color and texture while keeping the classic granny square feel. Perfect for adding personality to your crochet projects.
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