Bring the beauty of the sea into your home with this elegant Ocean Waves Ripple Blanket. Featuring deep navy, soft sky blue, and crisp white stripes, this timeless ripple design creates a stunning textured fabric that’s perfect for cozy evenings, baby gifts, or stylish home décor.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

Approx. 50 x 60 inches (127 x 152 cm)

Adjust the width by adding or subtracting multiples of the pattern repeat.

Materials

• 1700–2200 yards worsted weight (#4) yarn
• Color A – Navy Blue (700 yards)
• Color B – Sky Blue (600 yards)
• Color C – White (700 yards)
• 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

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Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st – stitch
• rep – repeat
• sk – skip
• RS – right side

Pattern Repeat

Multiple of 14 stitches + 3

Example:

• Chain 143
• Chain 171
• Chain 199

Add 3 turning chains.

Row 1

Work 1 dc in the 4th chain from hook.

1 dc in each of next 4 chains.

Work 3 dc in next chain.

1 dc in next 6 chains.

Skip next 2 chains.

1 dc in next 6 chains.

Repeat from * across.

Finish with 2 dc in final chain.

Turn.

Row 2

Chain 3.

1 dc in first stitch.

1 dc in next 5 stitches.

3 dc in center peak stitch.

1 dc in next 6 stitches.

Skip 2 valley stitches.

1 dc in next 6 stitches.

Repeat across.

Finish with 2 dc in last stitch.

Turn.

Repeat

Repeat Row 2 until blanket reaches desired length.

Color Sequence

Repeat this sequence throughout:

• 4 rows Navy
• 4 rows Sky Blue
• 4 rows White
• 4 rows Sky Blue
• 4 rows Navy
• Repeat

This creates the beautiful ocean-inspired gradient.

Border

Round 1

Work one round of single crochet evenly around the blanket.

Place:

• 3 sc in each corner
• Work evenly along ripple edges

Join with slip stitch.

Round 2

Chain 1.

Work reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around entire blanket.

Join and fasten off.

Tips

• Count stitches every few rows to keep ripple points aligned.
• Change colors on the final yarn-over of the last stitch.
• Block the blanket after washing for crisp, even waves.
• Use cotton, acrylic, or an acrylic/wool blend for beautiful stitch definition.

Custom Sizes

Baby Blanket

Chain 115

Lap Blanket

Chain 143

Throw Blanket

Chain 171

Twin Size

Chain 227

Queen Size

Chain 311

Designer Tip

The combination of navy, sky blue, and white gives this ripple blanket a fresh coastal feel, but the pattern looks equally stunning in ombré blues, beach-inspired neutrals, rainbow shades, or seasonal colors. The rhythmic waves make it a relaxing, enjoyable project that you’ll reach for again and again.