It's got a really nice, heavy drape, like my grandmother's bedspreads of bygone days. Of course, those were more formal; she crocheted them in ivory thread with a teeny needle, and they had such stately presence on the beds. I think of the ripple as a more casual, modern version of my Bubbe's fancy 'ghans.
Now, the ripple ends. What to do? There is a treasure trove of beautiful leftover thread. I'd been working on a granny 'ghan, which was coming along nicely, but I began to realize how little I wanted to piece it together at the end. Then, looking through "Mason-Dixon Knitting," I noticed the gorgeous knit log cabin blankets. I decided to try one in crochet with leftover ripple. Check it out here at my blog. It is SO much fun!
13 comments:
When I was a science student I studied the ripple effect only in physics.
Now it's pleasant to know that the ripple has extended to the yarn as well.
To all 'ripplers', may I wish you all many happy hours of rippling!
Samuel Goh Kim Eng
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Fri. 19th Oct. 2007.
That is just beautiful. Good luck on your next blanket.
Oooooh, that is breathtaking!!! Stunning even! It sure looks cuddly too.
Molly
Stunning! Absolutely gorgeous!
So so pretty. Love the colors.
It's gorgeous!
I love it. What yarn did you use?
Hi--thanks for the kind words! My blanket was made from Rowan Cotton Glace. I've got to say, it was ridiculously pricey, but comes in a gazillion gorgeous colors and feels just great to work with. I'm going to get at least two blankets out of my big stash of this stuff. I'm always on the lookout for sales, and I got quite a bit of it that way.
Beautiful ripple. Your grandmother would be proud.
What a work, but beautiful!
Kind regards,
Sonnja
Gorgeous! Congrats on finishing!
Leah,
It's a beauty, that's for sure and I love all the colors!
Leah, you have an absolutely gorgeous color lineup on that ripple afghan! What a great job!
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