I think I will need to do 9 repeats of the four colours. So I am almost a third of the way done. I am using Red Heart Super Saver, a size I hook and the Soft Ripple pattern and while I love the colours and how it is turning out I really not in love with the yarn. So what is a knitter/crocheter to do? Buy more yarn right? So I have almost enough now for a second ripple in Caron Simply Soft. I'm going to add a few colours to it every time I go to the craft store so that when I'm done with the one I'm working on, I'll be set for a second. Is there anything that I can do when it's done that will soften this yarn? I was thinking that I would try to use softener on it but I've never used this yarn before so I didn't know if it would work?
Anyway, here it is on our bed last week(of course it has grown since then:)
It matches better in person.
Can't wait to see more ripples. Am I the only person that checks this blog a billion times a day?
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it is lovely!!!!! I check the blog a lot, too :) I love seeing everyone's creations...
Ooh it is pretty! Nope I check the blog alot too. lol
Love the fresh spring colors !
Humm? Perhaps we need to make one for each season ? ;)
Washing the RH yarn does help.. and a vinegar rinse is best to help soften. Fabric softener increases flammability. Saw a reputable report on this part long ago. I think the vinegar works better anyway...
My RH afghan has also softened more from use ad repeated washings.
RH makes a 'Soft Yarn' ( that's the name) which works well with the Caron Simply Soft, BTW.
In addition check the Bernet Satin.
beautiful! i wish i could get away with those colors, but my dh wouldn't let me ;p ... not only do i check this blog a million times a day, i've been checking my email too because i've been promised my invite is on it's way and i can't wait to post. :D
I like the colors, very retro and spring-y.
oh,i check the blog a LOT! still love the colours. they are so spring-like!
As Pam said, washing really does soften Red Heart up. I made a ripple blanket for my daughter about 2 years ago and after the first wash it was SO much softer--now, it's even more soft, and has held up very well!
No - you're not alone:-). I also visit this place a lot every day. I love to see so many beautiful things.
It makes me happy to see so many beautiful colors. Your blanket is very nice :-)
I know what you mean about RH. Whenever I work with it my fingers crack or get sore. But, on the positive side, it is a real work-horse, I have an afghan that my Mom crocheted 35 years ago & it is still going strong and looks as the day it was made .
Love the colors you are using. . .
I love it - very lemon/lime and makes my mouth pucker!
I relly like the colours you've chosen - they remind me of spring :-)
Thanks everyone for the compliments *blushes* I love love love the colours. We have had our bedding for about a year and I still love it so I thought it would be safe to work on a blanket in the same colours. I lmao about the comment that said your husband wouldn't let you. I'm always surprised about what I can get away with:)
Thanks for the vinegar hint, I think I have read that somewhere else before. So I think I will try that(I put vinegar on everything else so might as well try:)But thanks everyone for the comments about softening, It makes me feel better:)
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