Category Archives: Afghan Techniques and Patterns

Zig-Zagged Grannies

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

The joining process is going very well! Conscious of how BOLD an ecru join would be against these dark colors, and that these are only three-round squares, smaller than those in the other two blankets on which I’ve used the … Continue reading →

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Progress on the so-called “Dark” Granny

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

A while back I showed you the seventy-some 3-round granny squares that I crocheted from tiny “dark” scrap balls – not nearly enough for a blanket. Laying them out helped me to decide what color of squares I should make … Continue reading →

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Inspired by A Quilt

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

I bought this book of quilt patterns, ‘Colorwash Bargello Quilts’ by Beth Ann Williams, – $1.99 at Savers – because the quilt on its cover made me think of a crocheted ripple afghan. Inside I found far more complex Bargello* … Continue reading →

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Another Re-Finished Granny

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

It’s been so long I can’t remember when I last re-finished an afghan! Turns out I did ‘Little Boy Blue’ way back in October. . . of 2011!! lol. It’s about time I re-finish another, don’t you think?!? Especially since … Continue reading →

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Baby Ripples

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

I was recently asked if I’d mind making a few baby blankets for a local charity. . . of course I don’t mind! This gives me a good reason to dig into the sport-weight charity stash that’s accumulated in our … Continue reading →

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Blanket in Need of a Name

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

HELP!! I’ve called this blanket my ‘Mini-Scrap Granny’ for so long I’m having a hard time coming up with a new name and it deserves a much prettier one, one that could help increase its perceived value at auction. ‘Mini-Scrap … Continue reading →

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Finally – The Thrifty Granny’s Ta-Dah!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

It’s done, it’s done, it’s DONE! Wa-whoo!! It’s so satisfying to have at last finished turning the cast-off granny squares that I found in a local thrift shop during September 2011 into a Big, Warm and Wonderful Blanket! DH is … Continue reading →

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Climbing Jacob’s Ladders and the Aftermath

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

My funny-looking ripple eventually grew to its full length of 86 rows, or about 56 inches. I consulted Heather Tucker’s Jacob’s Ladder Ripple pattern before attempting the next step – ‘climbing’ the ten-stitch chain sections. Heather’s directions are clear, yet … Continue reading →

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2012 Ripple #50 – A Jacob’s Ladder

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’m simply revealing my first Jacob’s Ladder Ripple today, but on Friday I’ll tell you the rest of its story, which will include a photo how-to, this blanket’s ‘before’ pictures and my solutions. Trust me – this blanket did not … Continue reading →

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Starting My First Jacob’s Ladder Ripple

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I wanted relatively simple stripes and colors to best show this ripple pattern’s unique design/texture/technique, whatever you want to call it. These are the yarns I’ve chosen, listed dark to light: RHSS Claret, Red Heart Plush Wine, medium antique rose, … Continue reading →

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