Variegated Variegated Crochet Ripple Afghan

I have alot of variegated yarn. Some of it I bought myself and some has been passed down to me. I have some from my Grandma that I really like, but there isn't much of it. So I decided to do a scrap type afghan using just the variegated yarns and one solid to tie them together. And this is what I came up with. I really love how this is turning out!

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The pattern is super simple and the width and length are easily adjusted.  

Variegated Variegated Crochet Ripple Afghan

I (5.5mm) hook

Black and Vareigated Worsted Weight Yarn

Gauge- 1 ripple = 3 1/2"

example: 11 ripples = 38" wide 

 Notes: To change the size add or take away ripples. 

            For each ripple, chain 14.

            Gauge on this is only important in determining how wide your afghan will be.

3dc dec: (YO, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops) 3 times, YO, pull through all 4 loops left on hook.

This is the method I use to start my rows when I'm using a new color.

With black, ch 154. (11 ripples)

Row 1:  Ch 3, 2 dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in the next 3 chs, (3dc dec in the next 3 chs) twice, dc in the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch. That completes your first ripple. 

For the rest of the ripples you will do: 3 dc in the next ch, dc in the next 3 chs, (3dc dec in the next 3 ch) twice, dc in the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch. Finish off and turn.

Switch to variegated.

Row 2:  *3 dc in first st, dc in the next 3 sts, (3dc dec in the next 3 sts) twice, dc in the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st* Repeat to end. Finish off and turn.

Repeat row 2 alternating the black and variegated yarns until you reach your desired length.

I will share more pictures as I make progress.