The Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan is a cozy, cuddly, calming throw pattern! Featuring Bernat Forever Fleece, it's mesmerizing, relaxing, and includes all the sizes, here on Moogly!
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A Long Time Coming!
I designed the Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan back in 2022, when Bernat Forever Fleece had just launched. I fell in love with the yarn's halo and buttery soft colors. But then the colors I used ended up cut from the roster! And I think they rethought the weight... read on...
Comparing the yarn in the blanket to the current version of Bernat Forever Fleece, I believe that it was actually made with Bernat Forever Fleece *Finer* - a Bulky/5 weight yarn. Later, Bernat Forever Fleece was launched as a Super Bulky/6 and the Finer version was added (and then discontinued...) and so this blanket got recorded as using the bigger yarn with too small a hook. I didn't realize this had happened until I went to make the video tutorials.
So now, I'm updating this pattern to call for any Bulky/5 if you want to use the sizing charts. But if you'd like to use the Super Bulky Bernat Forever Fleece, you'll want to bump up to an 8mm. Those blankets will also be a bit larger. I do apologize for the confusion - this one had my scratching my head for a minute there!
At the end of the day, you get to pick your own yarn and colors anyway! So, it's time for the Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan to finally see the light of day. It's too squishy to keep to myself any longer!
While I used 2 colors of yarn, you can of course go rogue here too - that's half the fun! Make the Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan a scrapghan, keep it all one color, it's up to you - and each choice will give it a new look.
Not just a V stitch - a Deep V Stitch!
The Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan features simple stitches worked in interesting places, to great effect! I'm dubbing it a "Deep V" for this pattern, and it's all explained below. And in right and left-handed video tutorials! So it's great for motivated beginners, and it will be a relaxing, meditative make for experienced stitchers.
Here on Moogly, I like to include every size when it comes to blankets. And the Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan includes every size from Baby up to Cal King! I've also included the stitch multiple so you can customize it to any size you like. If you need help, or think there is a size I've missed, let me know so I can add it to the list!
Ready to get started? Check the chart below to see what size you want to make, gather your yarn, grab your crochet hook, and let's get stitching!
Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan
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US-J, 6.0 mm hook if using a 5/Bulky weight yarn
US-L, 8.0 mm hook if using Bernat Forever Fleece or another 6/Super Bulky weight yarn.
776 - 5046 yds of any 5/Bulky weight yarn (Bernat Forever Fleece Finer shown, now discontinued)
Main Color: gray shown
Contrast: yellow shown
Recommended 5/Bulky weight Substitutes: King Cole Safari Chunky, Loops & Threads Carousel Twist, Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed, Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky
Gauge: 12 dc x 11 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm
How to Make this Blanket in Any Size (with 5/Bulky weight yarn)
To make a custom size or use a different yarn, the stitch multiple is 4, plus 3.
With the Gauge given above, here is information on how to make this Blanket in a variety of sizes. Prefer the width of one size with the length of another? Take the stitch count from the first one and row count from the second!
Baby Blanket (shown): 40" x 40" - 119 sts x 116 rows - 4 skeins
Toddler Bed: 42" x 60" - 125 sts x 166 rows - 7 skeins
Lapghan: 36" x 48" - 107 sts x 132 rows - 5 skeins
Throw: 50" x 72" - 149 sts x 198 rows - 9 skeins
Twin: 68" x 90" - 203 sts x 248 rows - 16 skeins
Full: 84" x 90" - 251 sts x 248 rows - 19 skeins
Queen: 90" x 96" - 270 sts x 264 rows - 21 skeins
King: 105" x 96" - 315 sts x 264 rows - 26 skeins
Cal King: 102" x 102" - 305 sts x 280 rows - 27 skeins
HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS
Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan Tutorial - COMING SOON
SPECIAL STITCH:
Deep V – Work 2 dc sts between the posts of the dc sts 2 rows below, enclosing the chs of the previous row.
NOTE:
When working the dc sts into the row below the previous row, or the Deep V, enclose the chs of the previous row in the dc sts.
Butter Ripple Crochet Afghan Instructions:
Row 1 [RS]: With Main Color, ch the number of sts for your size, plus 1. Skip the ch closest to the hook. Hdc in each rem ch across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Skip next st. 2 dc in next st. *Ch 2. Skip 3 sts. 2 dc in next st. Rep from * until 3 sts rem. Skip next st. Sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. *2 dc in 2nd skipped st in Row 1. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Sc in last 2 sts, finishing last st with Contrast Color. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Deep V. *Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. Deep V. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Sc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1. Hdc in first 2 sts. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. *Deep V. Ch 2. Skip 2 dc. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Hdc in last 2 sts, finishing last st with next color. Turn.
Row 6 - Next to Last Row: Rep Rows 4 and 5, changing colors every 2 rows in pattern.
Last Row: Ch 1. *Hdc in next 2 sts. Deep V. Rep from * until 2 sts rem. Hdc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Border Rnd: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Ch 2. Sc evenly down the side. Ch 2. Sc in each st of foundation ch. Ch 2. Sc evenly up the rem side. Ch 2. Join to first sc. Finish off.
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Mary Clare Manley says
With the number of skeins needed, do we need more of one color than the other?
Tamara Kelly says
You will need a little bit more of the first color, so I always recommend over-buying and holding on to your reciept!
Margaret Cronin says
Very much appreciated and very helpful