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Crochet For Baby Jack

July 23, 2014 by jd wolfe

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So, I did not have  a wonderful time crocheting this baby afghan, but it was a work of love.  Baby Jack is the first grandson of some dear friends of mine.  The grandparents have three sons of their own and a cute little granddaughter who is almost four years old.  For the granddaughter, Lily, who was born near Christmas, I had made a round ripple afghan that resembled a poinsettia.  So, to continue with the theme, I chose a round ripple for baby Jack.

The pattern I used – with some variations of my own design – is no longer available via a regular website.  See more about this below.  However, there are many round ripple patterns online and I’ve used others with equal success.  Now, about the color choices.  I used Caron Simply Soft in the colors that were chosen by the mom.  While I would not have chosen this color combination, I’m pleased with the results.  Since gauge is not of great consequence when making a baby afghan, using a true worsted weight yarn would work well here.  And, with a fingering weight yarn, you just add more rows to make the afghan the size you prefer.

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Since I , like many crocheters, use a pattern as a guideline – sometimes just a suggestion – to create the finished project.  I thought the afghan looked a bit feminine for a baby boy, so I played around with some ideas to make the afghan look more boyish.  I think the last few rows I created did the job.  With the detail in the picture, I believe you can see how I just added a spike stitch to create a bit of contrast and visual interest that felt more masculine to me, finishing off with a simple row of single crochet rather than any other sort of edging.  I also added a simplified picot (single crochet, chain one, single crochet in base of first single crochet) to make the points more exact – also a masculine touch.

Having two deadlines to meet – carpal tunnel surgery in a week and grandparents heading to Texas to see the grandson for the first time – I didn’t have the luxury of time to do more exploration of stitches to change up the design even more.  But, as I said, I’m pleased with the results.  The idea was to create something special and made with love for a very special baby boy.  I think this is it!

Note:  The web address from which I printed off this pattern is this:

http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/angelcrafts/patterns/roundripple.html

This does not appear to be an active link.  It may be available on the Wayback Archive.  if you find an active link for the pattern, please let me know!

Looking for more Crochet patterns using the Ripple stitch check these out on Etsy?

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Comments

  1. Elisabeth says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Here are two that I’ve found but haven’t tried. They look like fun, though!

    http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html

    http://rosereddesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/rosereds-12-point-round-ripple-free.html

  2. RonnieT says

    July 24, 2014 at 5:00 am

    Awesome job…saw it in progress. Like the spike stitch element.

  3. Patsy says

    July 24, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    Really nice job on the afghan!

    The pattern is available at https://web.archive.org/web/20060113120229/http://project-angel-kisses.150m.com/roundripple.html.

  4. [email protected] says

    July 24, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Very L?VELY, Jd! Like you… Gray and Yellow?!? Maybe a Sweater for an Ol’Folk… Smile! Spike Stitch? I wasn’t sure if it’s also called L-O-O-NG DC or SC. Anyhows, Wonderful Afghan!

  5. Sheri *¿* says

    July 24, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Very L?VELY, Jd! Like you… Gray and Yellow?!? Maybe a Sweater for an Ol’Folk… Smile! Spike Stitch? I wasn’t sure if it’s also called L-O-O-NG DC or SC. Anyhows, Wonderful Afghan!

  6. Anita Couts says

    July 25, 2014 at 9:06 am

    I Love that color combination, while looking for colors to update my home, I am finding that gray is the new beige in many decorating publications. you are right in style!

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How to Crochet the Suzette Stitch: An Easy Textured Crochet Stitch for Beginners

Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to cosy scarves, hats and blankets.

Here are some Suzette stitch crochet patterns worth adding to your project list.

Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket

The free Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket pattern from Premier Yarns uses the stitch to create a softly textured crochet blanket with a subtle tweed-like appearance.

This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

Easy Suzette Stitch Blanket

The Suzette Stitch Blanket pattern by Stitching Together is another approachable blanket project for crocheters who enjoy a relaxing stitch repeat.

This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

Casey Suzette Stitch Scarf

The free Casey Scarf crochet pattern uses the Suzette stitch through most of the design, producing a cosy scarf with a softly scalloped, zigzag-like texture.

It is a good first wearable project for beginners because scarves do not require complicated shaping. You can also adjust the length fairly easily or use a self-striping yarn and let the colour changes do the decorative work for you.

Quick Suzette Crochet Scarf

For another scarf option, try this free Suzette Stitch Scarf pattern from Hooked by Robin.

The designer includes written instructions and a video tutorial, making it helpful for visual learners who prefer watching the stitch placement before beginning. It is designed as a quick project and would make a practical last-minute handmade gift.

Suzette Colour Block Scarf

The free Suzette Colour Block Scarf pattern is a cheerful option for using several coordinating yarn colours.

Colour blocking also makes this a handy stash-busting crochet project. You can use leftover yarn from other makes, although it is worth choosing yarns of the same weight and similar fibre content so the sections behave themselves after washing.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

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Chunky yarn helps the pattern work up quickly and makes the raised texture especially noticeable. This would be a useful project for craft stalls, charity donations or quick handmade Christmas gifts.

Hazel Textured Crochet Beanie

The free Hazel Beanie crochet pattern combines simple ribbing with the Suzette stitch.

The ribbed brim gives the hat a neat, finished appearance while the Suzette stitch adds texture to the main body. It looks more complicated than a basic crochet beanie but is still built from familiar beginner stitches.

Suzette Stitch Washcloth

For a small practice project, try the free Suzette Stitch Wash Cloth pattern from The Purple Poncho.

A washcloth is one of the best ways to practise a new crochet stitch because it is small, useful and not terribly demanding. Even if the first one is slightly wonky, it will still wash perfectly well.

Use a smooth cotton yarn so the cloth is absorbent and the stitch texture remains clearly visible.

Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth

The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

Make several in coordinating colours and pair them with handmade soap for an easy spa-style gift. They are also useful little projects for testing unfamiliar cotton yarn before committing to a larger set.

Corner-to-Corner Suzette Stitch Washcloth

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This is a good next project after you have mastered ordinary flat rows. It lets you explore increasing and decreasing while still using the familiar Suzette stitch combination.

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The Suzette Stitch Afghan Square pattern turns the textured stitch into a smaller crochet block.

Afghan squares are useful for charity blankets, sampler blankets and portable crochet projects. You can make the squares individually, use up leftover yarn and join everything together once you have enough—although “enough” has been known to become a surprisingly flexible number in my craft room.

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When choosing a pattern, check whether it uses US or UK crochet terminology. Also check whether it uses the traditional Suzette stitch—one single crochet and one double crochet worked into the same stitch—or a designer’s variation of it. That quick check can prevent a great deal of confused unraveling later.

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