This project creates a soft, ribbed fabric with beautiful texture and vertical stripes. It’s perfect for blankets, scarves, or even a cozy baby blanket. The technique uses double crochets and front post double crochets (FPDC) to create that raised ridge look.
🧵 Materials:
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Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors:
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Color A (e.g., white)
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Color B (e.g., soft pink)
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Color C (e.g., sage green)
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5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
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Yarn needle for weaving in ends
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Scissors
🧷 Stitches & Abbreviations:
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CH – Chain
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DC – Double Crochet
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FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet
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ST – Stitch
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REP – Repeat
📏 Size:
Adjust the starting chain to make it as wide as you want. For a scarf, try around 32 stitches. For a baby blanket, try 120+ chains.
🧣 Pattern Instructions:
🔹 Foundation Row:
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CH any multiple of 4 + 2 (e.g., 30 + 2 = 32).
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Turn.
🔹 Row 1:
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DC in 3rd CH from hook (counts as 1st DC).
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DC in each CH across.
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Turn.
🔹 Row 2:
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CH 2 (counts as first DC).
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FPDC around next ST, DC in next ST, repeat from * to end.
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Turn.
🔹 Row 3:
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CH 2 (counts as first DC).
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FPDC around next FPDC from the row below, DC in next DC, repeat to end.
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Turn.
🔄 Continue:
Repeat Row 3 throughout the entire project.
🎨 Color Changes:
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Switch colors every 2 or 3 rows for stripes.
For example:-
Rows 1–2: Color A
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Rows 3–4: Color B
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Rows 5–6: Color C
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Rows 7–8: Color A
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…and so on.
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To change colors:
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Complete the last DC of the row by pulling the new color through the final two loops.
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Continue with the new color.
🪡 Finishing:
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After the desired length is reached, fasten off.
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Use a yarn needle to weave in all ends neatly.
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Optional: Add a simple SC (single crochet) border around the piece for a polished look.
💡 Tips:
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Count your stitches every few rows to keep edges straight.
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Use stitch markers if needed to track color changes or row repeats.
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Use soft, washable yarn for baby blankets.
