Monday, November 29, 2010

Rainbow Ripple Afghan


I finally finished this afghan which I am giving to Annie for Christmas (I am currently making an identical one for Naomi). It looks a bit like a color card for Vanna's Choice yarn, but I think its perfect for anyone who likes a bit of color and it will go with just about anything. I made it adult size so unless something disastrous happens, they should have this forever. The yarn should last a good long time as long as its cared for properly, although you cant do much to acrylic. 

You can find the pattern HERE (I believe you have to register with Bernat to view it but registration is just giving an e-mail address, if I remember correctly).  The patten is easy and quickly memorizable. I used a G hook so I got a heavier, denser blanket. Each color section used 3/4 of a skein, so you can count how many skeins I had to buy. And the picture doesn't show the entire length....there is about another 24 inches behind the chair. If I sold this blanket, I would probably have to charge between 3 and 5 hundred dollars for it, so its certainly not an inexpensive project.

However, THIS.....


.....is not expensive. Its the Branching Leaves Scarf and it only took one skein of Lustersheen. Not sure who I am going to give this one to, but I plan on making another one....with beads.

Crochet, Away!

ETA - 7/28/2014 - I had to edit this post as the pattern for the Branching Leaves Scarf is no longer available. Sorry.  :(


5 comments:

- said...

The ripple is gorgeous. Love the scarf too and thanks for sharing the patterns!

The Bookworm said...

Gorgeous work Sandy!!! I love the ghan.
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Sônia Maria said...

His works are simply beautiful, Sandy!
Hugs with affection of her friend,
Sonia Maria

Deborah Misfit said...

Plese forgive me where can I find this branching leaves pattern? I went to the site you have as a note but it's just conversation - I can't find the actual pattern other than the chart you provided - just wondering where I could buy this pattern? Thank you so much - your work is beuatiful!!!!

Nicole said...

The blanket and the scarf are just exquisite! I am a huge sucker for all things rainbow... The leaves are gorgeous! I tend to stick to bows and other small projects, but I would love to make something like these.

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