7 Come 11 Ripple

I bought new colors today (December 26, 2006) for a pattern I have been thinking about
and wanted to write and try for myself! I'm calling it "7 come 11 Triple Ripple". Who
knows where this may go!
The colors I'm using are Red Heart Super Saver "Coffee" and "Claret". I started the
foundation in "Coffee" for the foundation and 2nd row, then it will be "Claret" for 4
rows, "Coffee" for 4 rows, and alternate like that until I finish the last 2 rows with
"Coffee". I like to start a deeper color on the end rows, just my personal preference. I set
the foundation row across my bed and it will be as wide as the 9 Point Double Ripple.
When I have completed it, I'll add the picture.
As before, I used Pumamouse's formula for ripples. For this one I wanted 7 points with
11 stitches in between, hence the "7 come 11" and I wanted to do in in triple crochet, in a
ripple, of course, "Triple Ripple". You get the idea. So, per the formula:

11+1+11+2 X 6 + 11+1+11 = 173 total + 3 to turn.

Size N hook, hold 2 strands throughout

For Foundation: ch 176

In bk lp of 4th ch from hook, perform tc
Tc in bk lp of next 10 ch
*Tc in both lp 3x in next ch
Tc in bk lp of next 11 ch
Sk next 2 ch
Tc in bk lp of next 11 ch
Repeat from * across to end of row, ch 3, turn

Row 2 and remaining rows to desired length of blanket:

Tc in 1st st and next 2 st

Tc in bk lp of next 8 st
**Tc in both lp 3x of next st
Tc in bk lp of next 11 st
Sk next 2 st
Tc in bk lp of next 11 st
Repeat from ** across to last 3 st at the end of the row.
Tc in both lp of last 3 st
Ch 3, turn
At the end of the last row, ch 1, turn, sl st across, except where sk 2 st are, ch 2 to nxt st
and continue this to the end.
Pull tail through, weave all loose threads and enjoy!
Here is my own 9 Point Double Crochet Ripple afghan pattern, with ideas are from
different sources to create a pattern I like myself, however Pumamouse provides a very
nice practical formula that really works and I like her site for other patterns.

9 Point Double Ripple (hold 2 strands throughout):

Size N hook or P for a looser stitch and wider afghan.

This fits across my Olympic Queen with about 2 inches overhang on both sides
(66” side to side for Olympic Queen mattresses), looks nice and cozy, with a “thicker”
row)
I use about 18 skeins of Super Saver Redheart yarn
(Recipe for calculation from Pumamouse)
CH 190 (9+1+9, +2, X8, then add 19 for final point and 3 for turn)

For the Foundation:

In fourth ch from hook, dc.

DC in bk lp next 8 ch
*DC 3 X in next whole ch, dc in bk lp next 9 ch
Sk next 2 ch, dc in next 9 ch (first “peak” and “valley” formed)
Continue * across to last ch st, dc in that st, ch 3 and turn.

Row 2 and continue throughout until desired length is complete:

In first and second st, begin dc w yo, put hook through first 2 st on row, pull through and
complete dc
DC in next 2 full st
DC in bk lp of next 6 st to “peak”, ** in full “peak” st, dc 3 X
DC in bk lp of next 9 st, sk 2 st, dc in bk lp of next 9 st
** across to last 4 st in row
DC in next 2 full st,
begin dc w yo, put hook through last 2 st on row, pull through to complete dc
CH 3, turn, repeat row 2 throughout
Finish by turning work and slip stitching across to the end of the last row. This create's a
finsh similar to the chain stitching foundation and sets the blanket off rather nicely! Pull
the tail through last stitch snug to the work.

Weave in all strands. Sometimes I weave them in as my work progresses, like taking a
little break from crocheting. I admit I do a no-no and weave them in and make little knots
to secure, tucking the knots into my work. My afghans are meant to be used, so a little
cheating doesn't bother me!

Change colors as desired to create effect for afghan pattern, add fringe if desired and
weaves if desired. Color patterns are only as limited as your imagination!