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How to crochet a ripple stitch lap blanket?

Does anyone know of a very easy to follow ripple stitch crochet pattern for a lap blanket/afghan/throw? Not a full size blanket and not a baby one. Just something to throw over while watching TV. How many chain stitches should I start with and what to do next? Maybe about 4 ft wide? I am not sure how to calculate how many chains I need for that width or how many ripples I need. Thanks!

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1. Four feet wide? An adult size afghan is smaller than a blanket and is usually around 40-45" wide by 60" or so inches long. Here's a pattern for one that measures 45" x 60" in the ripple design: http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/AfghansThrows/WR1062+Crochet+Rainbow+Ripple+Afghan.htm The picture, gauge and materials list are on that page and the instructions are at the following link in a PDF you can download: http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/64DB7A88-2564-4F8C-8056-10A75979BF1B/55348/WR1063.pdf
2. Here is a link for a ripple pattern. Make the chain and start the pattern and when it is the width you want, turn and carry on with the pattern as written.