BarbaraJ Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 i was reasonable pleased especially with the circle, though i'm unsure how to avoid the holes where the join on each layer is. Wasn't really sure where to join it and maybe my first stitch wasn't soon enough? the rectangle was double then triple, its hard to tell when some rows end hence the strange shape but overall think i will try more circles and maybe get a bigger crochet hook so the holes are bigger. oh and you tube taught me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 You tube is teaching me too Fantastic crochet, I am still leanring how to chain and single stitch, I am no where near ready to attempt circles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Looks like crochet... smells like crochet... by golly, IT'S CROCHET!!! I still can't crochet. V jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 well done you. I can only crotchet square blankets, and that's only if my mum starts me off and gets it going. She also has to finish it for me I really should learn how to do it myself one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Well done I have also taken the U tube challenge and have started making "granny squares" The first of which was a disaster but I am getting better and on to my second. My late mum was the most exquisite knitter, seamstress and crocheter - I just never learnt to crochet more is the pity but maybe now I can redeem myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 well done you. I can only crotchet square blankets, and that's only if my mum starts me off and gets it going. She also has to finish it for me I really should learn how to do it myself one day. Can ONLY do granny squares! Purple, if I could ONLY do squares, I'd be laughing! Like this! Granny squares rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Purple, Susan, if you're looking to branch out in crocheting, check out an omlet favourite: http://www.attic24.typepad.com/ I'm making the ripple blanket and it's sooooo easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 that sites great, am eager to make flowers now well have progressed to this now, looking forward to putting a nice edging on, used pastels so sure i can find a baby to give it to one day.i'm very happy with it and its sooo addictive, i think i like number counting things rather than things that use too much imagination as i also like counted cross stitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 oooh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 that sites great, am eager to make flowers now well have progressed to this now, looking forward to putting a nice edging on, used pastels so sure i can find a baby to give it to one day.i'm very happy with it and its sooo addictive, i think i like number counting things rather than things that use too much imagination as i also like counted cross stitch That looks great - mine is 7" squares and I will join them together to make a baby blanket too - am on square number 3 now and pleased with them too. Tulip thats a fantastic site too and love the ripply blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Thanks mine is just getting bigger and bigger so i won't be joineing squares but just one big square lol Smaller squares next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ooo like your blue & white blanket. Mine is the same pattern but rather loud colours. I'm on a vivid cerise pink bit at the moment! Does anyone have the pattern for the easy ripple blanket? I can't find it! My next project is going to be a puff stitch baby blanket I think, from my new book. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 welll things have escalated dd has decided she wants a bed cover for next march (bday) so i'm now on chunky squares, heather colour, pink. blue and cream for her room but run out of wool so thats what the tiny one is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 They are wonderful and she will have a lovely blanket - I am doing larger ones in alpaca wool for a baby blanket - will need to do 20 and then edge it - have done 3 and half only so far but none since sunday! too busy work and then no energy to do any at nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 they look small in the photo but they are 6-7'' not measured them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Does anyone have the pattern for the easy ripple blanket? I can't find it! My next project is going to be a puff stitch baby blanket I think, from my new book. Emma.x Emma, ripple blankie pattern available here: http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/neat-ripple-pattern.html NEAT RIPPLE PATTERN tr2tog = work two incomplete tr stitches, keeping last loop of each stitch on the hook, as follows :: YO, into stitch, YO, back through stitch (3 loops on hook) YO, draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook) YO, into next stitch, YO, back through stitch (4 loops on hook) YO, draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook) YO, draw through all 3 loops. To begin, chain multiples of 14, plus 3 for turning. ROW 1 1 tr into 4th chain from hook 1tr into each of next 4 chs tr2tog tr2tog 1 tr into each of next 4 chs *2tr into next ch 2 tr into next ch 1tr into each of next 4 chs tr2tog tr2tog 1 tr into each of next 4 chs* Repeat between ** ending last rep with 2 tr into last chain, turn. ROW 2 ch3, 1 tr into same stitch, 1tr into each of next 4 chs tr2tog tr2tog 1 tr into each of next 4 chs *2tr into next ch 2 tr into next ch 1tr into each of next 4 chs tr2tog tr2tog 1 tr into each of next 4 chs* Repeat between ** ending last rep with 2 tr into the top chain of the chain-3 from previous row. Repeat row 2 for length required. ********************************************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
