My Very First Ripple

I am dying to make a ripple blanket for my daughter, so I bought the Jan Eaton book, and decided to make a little sample blanket out of soft waves, just for practice. (It is now a babydoll blanket). I used Cascade 220. It was leftover from a granny square afghan that I made for my oldest daughter.

I am really glad I did the sample. I learned that I will need to cast on with a larger hook next time, and I also learned that my gauge gets looser with each row. Maybe I was crocheting tightly in the beginning because I was learning how to ripple. (I'm also a fairly new crocheter).

Anyhow, here are pics of my very first ripple project. I am a huge fan of the ripple!



I would love to hear how everyone sews in their ends when they ripple, and I would also love to know if y'all have any tips on changing colors.

I'm so proud to be a part of the "No-End-In-Sight Ripple-Along"!

help!

I just started "soft waves" from the Eaton book, and at the start of row two, it says "ch3, 1dc into same st"... what same st? the one at the end of the first row? the last of the ch3? help!

Hello, everyone!

Hello! I am new around here, but I have been lurking for quite some time. Now that I have been officially made part of the group, I thought I would share my two ripple afghans. The first one is in off-white, medium green, and dark forest green for my 10 year old son to use on his bed. This is a closeup of the edge. It shows the colors a little bit better. This one was made with Susan B's easy pattern with two strands of worsted yarn held together throughout and a size N hook. The yarns were various cheap-o stuff that I could find at Wal-Mart, nothing fancy, but the blanket turned out warm and soft anyway. My kiddo loves it and won't sleep without it, even in summertime.
This is a scrap one that I made as a chair throw. We always seem to need blankets and such to lay under. I used scraps of various and sundry left overs with black ripples between. The black yarn is the only yarn I bought for this purpose. It is Red Heart Super Saver in the gigantic skein. I finished it off with black tassels at the points on both ends. I only wish it had been a bit wider. Live and learn!
Thanks so much for taking a look at my ripples! I have truly enjoyed seeing pictures of all of yours!
Jan

One Skein Ripple Scarf

2nd attempt at ripple. A one skein ripple scarf for a friend's birthday.


More details on my blog, Gauze Celebre.

Also doubles as a pretty good "sea" for penguins to swim in.

Susan B Question!

HELLLLP!! I am starting my second ripple and chose the Susan B's Easy Ripple again. Last time I made it in the narrow size, this time I chose to chain 178 to make the larger one. However, when I reached the end of the chain I ended with a dip instead of a peak as my last "dooey". So, when the instructions say for the second row to skip one, chain seven, three dc in next chain, I don't have that as an option because I'm beginning on a down-stroke. Anyone know how to adjust this so that I don't have to unravel my first row and part of the chain or something? Thanks for any tips!!

Signed, a crochet dummy

First foray...

I just learnt to crochet a few weeks ago, and am starting a ripple scarf. Had to frog the first few tries but then seemed to get better.

Let me know what you think of the colours.

Early attempts at granny quares and amigurumi included too...

PS: not sure why the pic is upside down, but you get the drift

Whoops, I did it again!

Another ripple in the works. All wool this time (unlike the last one which was all cotton), and in bright rainbow colours. I tried for a random colour placememt, but last night just had to frog it. I have learnt enough about myself to know that random is not my friend. A gentle graduated change between colours is, however, the way to my heart.


Let's hope this one is a little quicker than the last!

Thanks Dawn! and....

Susan/ZenKnit here.... Just want to thank Dawn for keeping us all together. Applause!!!

Hopefully my stepping in will be a seamless thing. Just like you all here, I LOVE ripples. So much so that I have another one to show you.

Today I finished another blanket for Project Little Lambs. This one is just like the blues and greens one I previously shared, that being, the pattern warm waves from the 200 Ripple Stitches book. Again, a chain of 120 to start.

At first I just started crocheting in colors that I thought looked nice together, but then decided to do a series of repeating patterns. I think it looks nice, so much so that it will be hard to part with this one. It has a lot of loving energy in it.

~ Peace
Susan/ZenKnit

Call for New Ripple Mistress!

Anybody interested? I am simply overwhelmed with other projects and the ripple blog deserves better than I have to currently give. Pop me an email if you're up for the challenge of reviving the rippliness.

Ripple in Greens and Blues

Used the pattern warm waves from 200 Ripple Stitch Patterns. More details on my blog, ZenKnit

~ Peace

New ripple!

New ripple (day 212/365)
Originally uploaded by charlottenarunsky

I really really don't need another ripple blanket, but I couldn't help myself. This one is crazy bright, and all wool - unlike the all cotton blues and greens of the last one. I really hope that this cures me for a while - I'm getting RSI!

Mystery Project

Hi all, its been awhile since I've had anything to post. I have started this "mystery project" for one of my friends who is having a baby. When I get further along on my project, I won't be able to report any more on it till the end, which I am hoping will go fairly fast, so that my friend won't know EXACTLY what I am making. Although I know these photos might give her a partial idea:

What I CAN report is that the yarn being used (so far) is Bernat Softee Baby in "Pale Blue" and "Funny Prints". If I like the finished project, I will also be making a couple more for some of my co-workers who are soon-to-be first time Grandma's, and maybe even a couple more for my new "Grand-twins" (pictured below)! So far, it has been a fun crochet project.

And the magic number is...

3!

Here's my progress on the Noah's Ark ripple. I know. It doesn't look too exciting yet. But it will.

Why is the magic number 3? Everything on this ripple is done in threes. From the number of stitches between peaks to the number of half doubles used to create the decrease, it's all threes. Plus, I have three of these to make. I bet I'm sick of the pattern by then.

Would it be crazy to take a break from the ripple and start the add ons?

Noah's Ark

Here's my new ripple. I'm still working on the one for my daughter. But several people in my life are having babies, so I need to come up with some baby blankets quickly. This pattern was too cute to pass up.

I've substituted the cotton recommended for Caron Simply Soft. I couldn't get the cotton at my local Wal-Mart and I didn't want to go to the nearest LYS or Hobby Lobby. That's an hour away. But I think the substitution will work just fine.

Too cute, don't you think?


I'll post pictures when I'm a little further along.

first ripple project for me this year

For me, 2007 was the year of the ripple. 2008 may be the year of the hexagon blanket for me (so far 2 under my belt), but I needed to touch back into the ripple vibe.

I have a goal of making as many afghans as I can for Project Little Lambs. It will give me an excuse to continue my afghan/blanket crazed ways and an outlet for some of my stash. Beyond that it is a nice way to try out techniques that I may not like for a big project but are cool for a baby/child-sized one.

Here is what I have so far for my 2nd donation. This is a knitted ripple using the pattern Easy Ripple Baby Blanket.



I am using some discontinued Encore Colorspun DK from my stash. CO 142 stitches (34 stitch repeat + 6). Only 3 pattern lines, pretty mindless once I got past the fact that I couldn't keep count of where I was based on where the cast-on tail was. What is really nice is this pattern is totally reversible.

~ Peace

Baby Blanket

I am making this blanket for my cousin's newborn (her first). I am using a Waves pattern, I believe. I will post a link to the pattern when I find it. I am using Caron Simply Soft in off white and soft green. It's off a stitch... not sure how that happened, but by the time I noticed it I was so far along that I decided to keep going that way. I wanted it to be a light blanket, so the stitches are loose.

What do you think is a nice size for a baby blanket? This one is approx. 36" wide... that's with horizontal stripes. I could also turn it so the stripes are vertical, but I'm not sure how that would look. The bottom and top (with hor. stripes) are flat and edges are scalloped. I don't know how it would look with a scalloped top/bottom and straight sides. Hm. What do you think?

EDIT!
I found the pattern! Woot! Wavy Blanket Pattern

Bravo everyone!

I just want to first say that everyone's ghans are gorgeous!!

I also want to post pics of my GIANT rippleghan...it is 7' 10" wide...wow...lol

I work on it as I get time to and I was able to get to work on it again last weekend.








Sorry for the weird pics...it was just too big to get into a photo the right way. ROFL

Finished!

Finished!
Originally uploaded by charlottenarunsky

At last!
Also blogged here

New ripple on the hook

Well, I just finished my log cabin afghan. You can check that out here.

Now, I'm going to begin a new ripple for my daughter. I'll be using RHSS in Plum Pudding (See above) and some purple that I had in my stash that I feel coordinates much better than the current purple RH is producing. I'm using stitch pattern number 24 from Jan Eaton's 200 Ripple Stitch Patterns. I'm attempting to mimic a ripple that was made for me when I was a baby.

I'm so excited to begin this. I've been forcing myself to wait until I finished the log cabin. You know, exchanging one UFO for another. I'll post pics once I get far enough to show the colors and the stitch pattern.

Finished!!!

Finished!!! (days 137-139/365)
Originally uploaded by charlottenarunsky

This is a little baby ripple I was making as a gift for a friend. I used a 4 mm hook and 4ply yarn, and it took what felt like FOREVER to get finished. It is really lovely and lightweight though, while also being surprisingly warm, so I guess it was worth it. She doesn't know the sex of the baby, so I went for fairly neutral colours. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out.

My Progress & Where Is Everyone??

My ripple is getting bigger.... It's almost finished! I need to get back to it, I've been working on other crochet projects, thats why it's not done yet.

I'm disappointed that hardly anyone ever posts pics of their work here anymore.... Has all the rippling finally come to an end?? lol. I really enjoyed coming here daily and seeing everyones progress or new ripple projects posted, I've been checking every now and then lately but it seems to be dead around here.... I thought with all the cold weather the Midwest has been having this past month there would be more people spending more time crocheting and on the computer but I guess not... So come out come out where ever you are rippling members. lol.

Pattie

The Granny Along Swap

I hope it's okay for me to post this message here though it's strictly a bit off topic, but I always saw this blog and the Granny-Along as "sister blogs" so here goes ...






Remember the new Granny Along Swap.
Check this post for rules and this next one for the questionnaire.
Make sure you read BOTH posts before joining, or asking questions!


If you are still unsure about something, email me at crochetalong (AT) gmail (DOT) com

You don't have to be a member of the blog to join in the swap.

Carola

Picking my new ripple project

As you saw by my previous post I've finished a ripple and am ready to start another. I think it will be one of the two patterns shown. What is funny is they are both earthtones in their examples which is what I plan to use this time. Wanted to go totally opposite from my other ripple-it's pretty bright. I already had all the yarn pictured but had no plans for using it. It was all bought at the same time trying to corordinate with the varigated color skein.I have many ripple patterns printed from computer searches and the 200 ripple stitch pattern book, but I couldn't find one that excited me right now.I remembered that chevron was another word for ripple so I searched the web with that word and found some more new patterns includung the two above. As soon as I get something going I post a pic .

This quote was on my "365 Days of Joy" perpetual desk calender today.

"IT IS NEITHER WEALTH NOR SPLENDOR, BUT TRANQUILITY AND OCCUPATION THAT GIVES HAPPINESS."--Thomas Jefferson

The general definition of occupation of course is a job, but having my crocheting or quilting, or any other handwork is an occupation which definately gives me tranquility. I felt it very appropriate.

First ever ripple done!

Here's a pic of my first ripple and I guess it's new owner. I started it late last summer after happening upon the ripple along. Since I had never made a crocheted ripple afghan I just used some of the yarn already in my stash. After a few rows of the different colors I did decide to only use brighter bolder colors. As long as it was practical, looked half decent and kept a person warm, I didn't want to spent a lot of time coordinating colors. I've been a quiltmaker for years and would spend so much time choosing fabrics. Then I made my first scrap quilt and that opened a whole new world for me. So many different fabrics that you don't expect to end up looking good together and that goes for yarn also. I guess the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For my next ripple I have coordinated and chosen totally diffferent colors.

As I mentioned above my cat, Cotton, will probably own this ripple. Ever since there was enough length done, I've had to position it so he could lay on it while I crocheted on it. The longer it got the easier it was for us to share.

I do have a quick question about these blog posts. For some reason my spell check here at blogger is not working. I click on it but nothing happens. I'm not real blog saavy but I know that things can be accidentally changed with the tap of one key. I'm wondering if I've locked up something without even knowing I did. Any pointers that I can check?

Finally finished Rippling!

Hi Everyone -
It's been a long time since I put an update here, but I just finished my ripple and I'm so excited.

Project details
Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool DK
Hook: Clover 4mm
Number of balls for yarn: Approx 30
Initial Chain: ~220
More questions? You can read all about my ripple musings here (with more pics too!)

Thanks Everyone!
=) Keri

My Grandson's Ripple

Here's a picture of my progress thus far and I'm about halfway through making this ripple for our newborn grandson (our first), born this past Friday, the 25th of January. I know, I know, I should have had it finished in time for the big event, but in all fairness, my daughter did deliver a week early and that's about how long it will take me to finish. I definitely called this too close but had so much knitting and crocheting to complete for the holidays and......... that's my story and I"m stickin' to it, LOL.

I'm using Jaeger Baby Merino in a blue multi color and I doubled the yarn using a size J crochet hook, and the pattern is from 200 Ripple Stitches, called 'Ribby'. I like the way it's working up this way and it'll be nice and toasty without being weighty. It'll measure somewhere around 25"x40" when completed. I hope you all like it and I look forward to your comments.

Cheers, Laura

Fin.

It's been ages since I posted last, and now I've finished my ripple. With five balls of yarn left in my grab-bag, I just couldn't go any further. I joined one ball, ripped, joined another. Until I just had to listen to the blanket. It was done. I did a two-round edging of single crochet in teal, and it feels amazing to be finished!

I started the blanket in February of last year, so it took nearly eleven months to complete (with lots of idle time). I don't know the exact dimensions; it's just wider than than a double bed, and long enough to cover me comfortably from shoulders to feet. It's soft and warm.

I used all odd balls from my stash, and forced myself to use whichever ball my hand touched first when it was time to change colours. I learned a lot about my colour preferences (notice the greys, blues, and wine/purples).

I have a ton of small yarn balls leftover now, along with the odd balls I didn't end up using. I'm sure by next week, or so, I'll be back making granny squares like the wind!

Thanks so much to Dawn and everyone for such a fun, satisfying CAL!

My most recent ripple

Here is my most recent ripple blanket that I just started working on. I am using Red Heart super saver yarn. Colors are Cherry Red, Dusty Turquoise, Black and White. I ran out of the Dusty Turquoise. ( I thought I had more then one before I started) I couldn't find it anywhere around here so I had to order it online. ..A few more rows and I will have to quit and wait for the Turquoise yarn to get here...
I am using the pattern #71 from this book. 101 knit and crochet Ripple Stitches by Jean Leinhauser. I LOVE this book! I will probably start another ripple while waiting for the Turquoise yarn. I can't help myself! I LOVE making ripple blankets!!! I know everyone here relate! lol!

Thanks for checking out my ripple,
Pattie

Finally Finished!

I managed to finish my ripple afghan in December, but every time I tried to post over here, Blogger would not cooperate. But I thought I would give it one more try, and so far so good.

The 'ghan is 42.5" wide and about 60" long. It's a smidge longer than necessary, but I wanted 3 full color repeats. I used 15 colors of Caron Simply Soft, chosen randomly at first. Then, once I had used all the colors, I repeated the same sequence twice more. I have sat under it almost every night since I finished it, and I love it! And, as it turns out, there is "no end in sight", because now my hubby wants one to. I haven't started that one yet, but I am itching to start!

The Blue Mint Ripple

Hi Everyone!

I hope that everyone had a fun and safe holiday. As I'm sure many of you were doing, I was busy making blankets for my family for Christmas, so I haven't had time to post in a while. In November, I had a gal from my poetry class ask me to make her a blanket (my first paid crochet job!). Since I didn't know her that well, I decided to stick with a ripple. Everyone loves ripples, right?

I managed to finish her blanket in one week and one day, which is pretty good considering I was making it for a girl who is 6'1"!! It was the only project I worked on during the whole time and I carried it around with me everywhere. I was very happy with the finished product and so was she, which was the important thing. You can read more about this blanket and others on my blog.
The yarn I used was Caron Simply Soft Brites "Blue Mint" (hence the name of the blanket) and Red Heart Super Saver Black. I used Jan Eaton's 200 ripple stitch patterns book and I think the stitch was called "Mariner" (not quite sure on that one), but I used my own color sequence.

I've lost count as to how many ripples I've made. I just can't stop!

Kounting Sheep

Happy 2008! - and an update

Warmest wishes to you all for a happy and healthy 2008!

Here's the ripple I started one year ago today:





















Not much progress, I'm afraid, but as I explained in my first post, I had a lot of other crocheting to do last year. Then, of course, there's always Christmas, with its snowflakes* and Turkey Butts.
*Update Jan 9 - Hey, I just noticed that this link only takes you back to April '07 but I've got snowflake posts (some with pattern links) all the way back to December '06. Guess you'll have to trawl my archives for those.













Naturally, my Tinkle loves the afghan (any afghan). Isn't she sweet?!

my ripple update :)

OK. It has been extremely too long since I gave a ripple update! :) So here are some images for your viewing pleasure:)



This is how my ripple is coming along......slowly! :) But, it's so much fun and my cat, Earl Gray adores it. I think he's already claimed it as his own! I sit on the bed or couch and work on it while watching tv with hubby, and Earl promptly plops into the middle of it and gets all comfy and falls asleep. He's so freakin adorable. :)



I'm loving everyone else's afghans. :) Love the ripples. :)

More pictures and info on my regular blog :)