Jacob's Ladder Ripple Afghan

I originally found this pattern on Ravelry, and would like to credit the author, Mama’s Stitchery Projects (use this link for the original pattern).  I have made some adjustments.

Materials

  • Any Worsted weight yarn - See chart for amounts
  • Size H8 (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
  • Stitch Markers (optional)
  • Yarn Needle

Size

This blanket can be made any size.  Five widths are given here.

Size Approx.
Width
(Inches)		 Approx.
Height
(Inches)		 Approx.
Oz. of Yarn		 Approx.
Yards of
Yarn		 Approx.
Number of
Rows
 Extra Small 33.46 44.62 21.58 1133.16 74
 Small 39 52 29.32 1539.32 87
 Medium 44.54 59.38 38.24 2007.57 99
 Large 50.08 66.77 48.34 2537.91 110
 Extra Large 55.62 74.15 59.62 3130.33 123

Abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • ch sp = chain space
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = triple/treble crochet

Special stitch: dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together (uses three stitches, decreases by two stitches) – [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.

The foundation chain should be a multiple of 70, plus 2 for the turning chain.

For these widths, start with this number of chains:

XS = 212 (70x3)+2
S = 282 (70x4)+2
M = 352 (70x5)+2
L = 422 (70x6)+2
XL = 492 (70x7)+2

Note: the ch2 at the beginning of row does not count as a stitch.

Row 1: 3dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, ch 10 and skip next 10 ch, dc3tog **dc in next 6 ch, 3dc in next ch, ch 10 and skip next 10 ch, 3dc in next ch, dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, ch 10 and skip next 10 ch, dc3tog**.  Repeat from ** to ** across to the last 7 ch.  dc in next 6 ch, [2dc, tr] in last ch.  Turn.

Row 2: ch2.  3dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog, ch10, skip ch sp, dc3tog, **dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch10, skip ch sp, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog, ch10, skip ch sp, dc3tog**.  Repeat from ** to ** across to the last 7 dc.  dc in next 6 dc, [2dc, tr] in last dc.  Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until afghan is desired length.  Work the last two rows as follows:

Second to last row: ch2.  3dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog, ch8, skip ch sp, dc3tog, **dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, ch8, skip ch sp, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog, ch8, skip ch sp, dc3tog**.  Repeat from ** to ** across to the last 7 dc.  dc in next 6 dc, [2dc, tr] in last dc.  Turn.

As you work the last row, you will need to draw up the loops of each loop column as you come to it.  Starting at the bottom of the column, twist the 1st loop 2 times, then pull the first over the second, and pull the second loop through it toward the front.  Twist the 2nd loop one time and pull over the 3rd loop, then pull the 3rd loop through to the front.  Twist the 3rd loop one time and pull over the 4th loop, then pull the 4th loop through to the front.  Continue in this way up the column.  You will then make stitches from the last row in this top loop to secure it.

Last row: ch2.  3dc in tr, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in the top loop, dc3tog, **dc in next 6 dc, 3dc in next dc, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in the top loop, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, dc3tog, loop the column to the top and make 2 dc in the top loop, dc3tog**.  Repeat from ** to ** across to the last 7 dc.  dc in next 6 dc, [2dc, tr] in last dc.

Fasten off and weave in the ends

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