BERNAT BABY RIPPLE AFGHAN

Creating a baby ripple afghan using Bernat yarn is a wonderful project to make a cozy and colorful blanket for a little one. Here’s a basic pattern to get you started:

Materials:

• Bernat yarn (baby yarn or any other weight and color of your choice)
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Start by making a foundation chain with a multiple of 14 stitches plus 3 additional chains. This will determine the width of your afghan. A typical width is around 100-120 chains.
2. Skip the first 3 chains (acts as the first double crochet) and make 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 chains.
3. Make 3 double crochets into the next chain (this creates the first peak of the ripple).
4. Skip the next 2 chains, make 1 double crochet into each of the next 3 chains, make 3 double crochets into the next chain – Repeat this pattern until you reach the last 8 chains.
5. Skip the next 2 chains, make 1 double crochet into each of the next 3 chains, make 2 double crochets into the next chain, make 1 double crochet into each of the last 2 chains.
6. Chain 3 (acts as the first double crochet of the next row) and turn your work.
7. Make 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 stitches.
8. Make 3 double crochets into the next stitch.
9. Skip the next 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet into each of the next 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next stitch – Repeat this pattern until you reach the last 8 stitches.
10. Skip the next 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet into each of the next 3 stitches, make 2 double crochets into the next stitch, make 1 double crochet into each of the last 2 stitches.
11. Repeat steps 6-10 until your afghan reaches the desired length. You can make it as short or as long as you like.
12. Once you’re satisfied with the length, fasten off your yarn, leaving a long tail.
13. Weave in any loose ends with the yarn needle.
14. Your Bernat baby ripple afghan is now complete!

Feel free to customize your afghan by using different colors and changing the width or length. You can also add a border or decorative edging if desired. The ripple pattern creates a beautiful texture that is both visually appealing and soft for a baby’s delicate skin. Enjoy crocheting your cozy baby afghan!