Ripple Afghan Raindbow finished
Jan 11th, 2008 by iHanna
Tulips from my grandmother in ripple afghan colors, I took this photo after I had taken these of the afghan:
Yes, it is true. It’s finished. I have it around my shoulders as I’m writing this post!
I’m very happy I took on this project which is my first big crochet project! This blanket was so much fun to make - all the way to the end! Yes, it’s the truth. I’m bored to death with the knitting of the cardigan, but this I could do all over again if only I could afford more cotton!
I love to crochet, and this afghan has all my favorite colors: lots of pink of course, turquoise, green, yellow, orange and so on. It’s like a rainbow and I smile when I see it on my bed.
The first yarn batch didn’t go far and since I didn’t have any cotton in my stash I’ve visited the yarn store a couple of times. It grew fast in my hands and soon I could use it as a cozy as I was crocheting on it!
I loooove the ripple pattern!
Well, sorry to brag with all these photos, but it had to be done. I’m happy happy happy!
well done! it looks lovely!
Åh, det var et herlig bølgeteppe ja:)))
Hekler på mitt andre teppe jeg nå, det er så gøy!
Hva med å hekle et ripple-skjerf av eventuelle rester?
Det har jeg gjort, i alle regnbuens farger:)
wow! your ripple afghan is gorgeous. I would be proud of it too. love the colours, and I can imagine how lovely it feels too, all that cotton knit. lovely.
It’s beautiful, congratulations!
I found your blog from the Lixie Knits It podcast and it’s been great visiting you. Yourr afghan is very beautiful - these bright colours are really lovely to see at this time of year.
It’s beautiful! So bright in this Winter backyard! I thought about making it myself one day. Great job! *^v^*
Hi there and CONGRATULATIONS!!! Looking at your ripple afgahn makes ME smile too :-) And I know exactely how you feel about finishing such a big and beautiful project (check out my blog, I finally finished my hexagon blanket…) It has been a while since I left a comment as I have been unbelievably busy for months - but I have managed to blogsurf a bit and your blog is still on my top 10 list. Stopping by ihanna has been a golden moment during many a long working day. Thank you for being such an inspiration to us all :-)
Hi Hanna,
I love your ripple afghan. It is beautiful I am making one too although in a smaller size I think. I hope mine is as wonderful as yours when it is finished.
I have been reading your blog for a little while but this is my first comment. Thank you for sharing all your lovely ideas and creations. I have ordered your book and it should be here any day now. :)
Love NB x
What a fabulous job you did on the afghan. Beautiful!
Alison
It’s gorgeous! I love the colors, and the whole thing just looks so happy!
you should brag, that is a ton of work you put into it! it’s beautiful :D
Såååå fint! Jag vill oxå göra en sån. Jag har iallafall stickat färdigt mina gröna pulsvärmare under julledigheten.
Wow amazing colors :) Congrats on the big project!
Wow skønne farver :) Tillykke med dit store projekt!
It turned out SO beautiful!
Great job! It turned out fabulous. It almost makes me want to do something other than sew…but I leave that to other people to do! Maybe I could give my mom the link to this and hint for her to make one. :)
Yes, you should be happy - it’s beautiful. The colours are so cheerful and bright, just the thing to keep you cozy on a cold winter’s day.
HI again! I just left a comment on an older blog post you made.. but I hadn’t seen your book yet.
I just wanted to say that my heart skipped a beat and I am seriously so excited because #1. I’d love to get your book when I get the extra cash and #2. That is exactly what I’ve been thinking about doing myself but didn’t realize it was possibly so easy!
I have recently been gathering my old writings from a number of places (Livejournal, Deadjournal, Myspace journal and a craft blog) which I’d love to put together and make my own book.. if only for my own keepsake..
Thank you so much for EXISTING and I’m so happy to have found your site today =]
Jäklar vilken snygg filt! Och allt annat som fanns på din blogg också för den delen…
Wow, that’s fantastic! So vibrant and lovely and inviting!
Okay, maybe I’ll have to try crocheting.
This is beautiful. You should be so proud to complete such a project. I’m not sure I’ve ever finished any of the afghans that I started. I can finish the baby blankets, but I have a difficult time keeping committed to the larger ones.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment.
:)
kathleen
This is beautiful!! And the bright colors really are a wonderful lift at such a dark and dreary time of the year. Congratulations on finishing such a huge and lovely project!
That’s a colorful and beautiful afghan. You should be proud! It’s a good feeling to finish a project.
So pretty. I love how the afghan echoes the colors of the tulips. I am enjoying the discovery of your blog. Thanks!
You should brag–it’s beautiful!
wow!!!
Congradulations!
it is amazing and you sure do have what to be proud of!
mmmm, ljuvlig! Jag vill, jag SKA lära mig virka! Färgerna är helt underbara och visst är det härligt när det går att kombinera det gamla hantverket med något nytt och så blir det så vackert!
Brag away woman! That has to be the most beautiful afghan I’ve EVER seen in my life. Those colors, so vibrant. It just makes me happy to look at it. Where did you get the pattern?
Beautiful! Just looking at that vibrant thing brightens up my grey, rainy day here in Seattle, Washington. I enjoy your blog. :)
That is just beautiful!
How beautiful and what happy colors. Good job.
So pretty and such a bright spot in the midst of winter. Such an great accomplishment. You have every right to brag.
It’s wonderful!
Wow beautiful, I love it! well done you!!!
It’s sure to bring many smiles with its bright happy colours :o)
Beautiful! So cheery! Congratulations on finishing this lovely project.
It’s simply gorgeous. You are right to brag about it!
*hugs*
Sophie
Wow - den er helt utrolig!!!! Helt fantastisk! Jeg har gitt deg en award - sjekk bloggen min.
It’s so beautiful! Congratulations :)
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it for many, many years.
It’s so pretty! I like your added border at the side.
Hej!
Jätteläcker!
Man FÅR “skryta” när man gjort något man är nöjd över.
Tycker jag…
I LOVE this! I want to rush to the craft store right now and buy a ton of yarn to make my own!!
How many thingies of yarn did it take?
It’s lovely. I love all the colors you chose.
Åh jag är helt kär i din filt. Den är helt,helt underbar! En sån vill jag också göra. Är det jättesvårt? Följde du en mall eller har du hittat på en själv?
Oh my it is sooo beautiful. I absolutely love all the colours.
love
Alison x
This is FANTASTIC! I LOVE it!!!!
Wow, I would love to have one of these on my bed…what a happy colour scheme too. You’ve inspired me to learn to crochet!
:) Tere
You should be happy happy happy! What a colorful start to the new year!
It’s so beautiful!
It’s gorgeous! What a way to brighten winter!
So beautiful! And I loved seeing you linking your work to the colors that inspire you in the natural world.
Den blev otroligt fin! Vilket garn använde du, hur många nystan gick det (ungefär)? En ripple afghan har stått på min att-göra-lista länge, men jag kan inte bestämma mig för vilket garn och vilka färger.
well done, that must have been so much work!
i’m hoping to make some kind of blanket for my new niece or nephew, due in july, but i’m with you on the wool thing, it’s so expensive to use cotton or other natural materials! even for a small baby blanket! on the other hand, if i’m going to spend hours making it i probably don’t want to be handling acrylics for so long.
[…] Most of the time I’m drawn to things with several strong colors. Bright shiny colors that sparkle. What I create seldom concentrate on only one color, but is a mix from the color wheel. I like to combine many different colors together and in my photography I tend to shoot things that make me think of rainbows! But during August I’ve been drawn to more subtle colors of beige, brown and light yellow. […]
Hi Hanna,
I got inspired by your big blanket project and decided to make one of my own in ocean colors because I sometimes go live on the beach summer time. I found an easy ripple stitch pattern on line that is very similar to yours. Thank you for giving us a close up because I was debating whether to crochet in the back loops to give it a ripple effect or not. I see you did not do that and I am just doing the same. It is nice to have an easy project where you do not have to count stitches and I can watch tv with my husband and take a break from making paper beads. Janice Mae
Hi, I totally love your ripple! I’m nearly finished mine and wanted to remind myself of the ripple I saw with the great border. I’m so happy I’ve found your blog because it was your ripple. Most people leave a border off but I think it stabilizes the blanket sides and stops it from stretching. And I think it looks really beautiful. I have pink in my ripple -17 colours but I think my border will be purple. Like you it is my first big project - have only done scarves before. I would also do it all again and will one day, the colours make it so much fun. But I want to do a granny next. I love everything about yours. Thanks for sharing it!