I do not like making test squares but I'm glad I did follow Lucy's advise to do so. After all, I'm not an advanced hooker. I even managed to mess up the test square because I didn't count carefully enough but in the end I managed to get it right.
Then I started off with 283 stitches. When I finished 2 rows, I was wondering if I had enough yarn left to make 2 more rows.
So I made a 3rd row and still wasn't sure I had enough yarn left for a 4th row...If not, I will make the blanket with 3 ripple-rows in one color instead of 2.
So I decided to try and see how far I got. Looks like it will be tight but I'll manage.
So I unrippled it all and started with my second ripple row...
I'm excited for the progress now but not sure how long a row takes me yet as the first rows were kind of slow. Will keep you updated of course...
Heehee, I never did a test swatch for my granny square pattern *grin*. I'm just gonna fly by the seat of my pants! Love the colors you chose for your ripple blanket. Very lovely! I'm looking forward to seeing your next photo update :) Have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteExcellent!!
ReplyDeleteStarting is 50% of the job, you'll get there :)
ReplyDeleteOh it looks lovely! I want to make it too:))
ReplyDeleteOh, it is beautiful! I made a small bolero with familiar pattern once. Wish you good luck and patience :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Star--and I can't wait to see what you come up with--so far it's beautiful--I get into those colors!
ReplyDeleteare you sure somebody that does crocheting is called a 'hooker'??
ReplyDeleteThanks to your recent entry about ripple blanket, I also started making this and now almost done. :)
ReplyDeleteI crocheted so intensively that my finger hurts but this is such an addictive pattern, I thought. I'm looking forward to seeing your blanket!
Hi I recently used this pattern for a ripple blanket and changed yarn every 3 rows on purpose so that I didnt end up with all the yarn ends on the same edge, as I felt it might add a little bulk on that edge, changing every 3 rows worked out great, http://frou-frou.co.uk/2010/01/the-blanket-revealed/
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you've used so far.
no.. I won't start this! I already have a blanket!! **keeps saying this, to start believing this**
ReplyDeleteGreat start! I haven't done a ripple afghan in over 30 years. The last one I made was for my daughter when she was born. It was her favorite blanket. Your pictures have inspired me to perhaps try another one.
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WOW... this is going to be one big ripple. I'm usually around 150 to start. You must be covering a bed. Can't wait to see your progress and all the colors...Have fun with it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a long day work..
ReplyDeletebut I'm going to try it too...
oo that looks cool... love the colors so far =D
ReplyDeleteI love that you are always trying new things and challenging yourself. Very inspiring! The blanket looks great so far. Look forward to seeing it's progress!
ReplyDeleteYah! It looks fabulous! Thanks for the advice on really following the advice! People like me really need to know things like that! ;) It's looking so exciting already. Can't wait till I make my own. Kx
ReplyDeleteadvanced hooker? ahahahaha! You are too much!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could crochet like that! Dreamy
wow... I really want to make one now, but I wish I had your eye in colour. Such pretty colour matches.
ReplyDeleteLove your colors. I just finished my rainbow ripple and once you get the feel of it, it's really fun!
ReplyDeleteLove to see how you'll be doing
Ebi
Wow, a great project...you are multi-talented!
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