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 :)

Sister's Ripple completed!

I managed to get my sister's Soft Waves Ripple completed in time for Christmas!! Her and the hubby loved it! You can read more about it on my blog.



Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Suede
Hook: Size H

More details on Ravelry.

Two Ripples Finished

This one is for my DD for Christmas - she loves all colours and had at one time asked me for a multi coloured blanket so this is what I came up with. Weaving in the ends was the only annoying part. I loved switching colours regularly it kept me from growing boredd.

This one is for my DS for Christmas - I knew he wouldn't appreciate a multi-colour one and these look like manly enough colours. I am sure he'll enjoy snuggling up with it on a cold winter's night.

Merry Christmas

TeaMouse

Finally got around to posting pics!

Hi friends!

Finally, WE HAVE PICTURES OF MY NEW RIPPLE. I'm making this one for a charity group - a lady at my church collects knitted and crocheted blankets and donates them to a nursing home for the old dears to use. They're for use as knee-rugs, so it's not going to be nearly as huge as my last one.



Purple and blue "camouflage" acrylic.

I love this blog :-)

Lookee Lookee!

I told you all long ago that I finished the hubby ripple. Well, here it is. Pleasantville in crochet.

Bad Ripple Mistress, no cookies for me.

Excuses, heartfelt excuses to you all. I've been negligent. I've been bad. I promise to do better.

However...I do have a finished ripple to show off, so I guess I'm not all that bad...the round ripple is no longer languishing:
And it's even getting a little pre-gifting love:
If I can tear it away from the old dog, it shall be a Christmas giftie for my littlest. Love how it turned out,and the Fantasy Naturale was a treat to work with...truly light and lofty cotton.

Promise to get to the languishing "please let me join the blog" requests asap. Of course asap is sort of not so asap when there are puking small people in the house, but you know, it's on my radar. Keep gently nudging me and I shall catch you all eventually! Thanks for your patience.

Friends

Look at my new Christmas friends, complete with ripple scarves and hats!

Twin rainbow ripples

Both blankets together
Originally uploaded by charlottenarunsky

I posted the bright rainbow ripple a few weeks ago, and now have finally finished the pastel version. These are for a friend of mine who had boy/girls twins last week (ok, so I'm a little late!). I wanted to give her a gift that would reflect the non identical, and yet twin, nature of her babies. I hope she loves them!

My Sister's Rippler

I'm at the halfway mark with my sister's ripple! I better get my butt in gear since this is a Christmas present for her and the hubby!!

vintage ripples

Hi everyone. Been a while since I posted, or even read this blog, but I thought I'd post this pic:


It is from a vintage crochet magazine I just got from Ebay. Cracks me up, that lady in her ripple skirt (isn't she elegant standing like that?!) Oh, actually, I think these ripples are knit.


This other pic is the cover of a knitting book I bought on Ebay. Made with Noro yarn, it makes an incredibly gorgeous coat, doncha think?

Ciao!