Category Archives: Afghan Patterns

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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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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The Express V-Stitch Ripple Pattern

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

In July I wrote a post about the exceptionally nice V-stitch ripple afghan that I bought at a nearby thrift store. One of my dear readers, Mara Thomas, SummerMelody in Ravelry, has amazed me, not only be figuring out that … Continue reading →

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The Annotated Wriggly Pattern

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

Here’s a second version of my Wriggly Ripple pattern, a chatty one with several helpful tips and answers to questions… Finished Size: Approximately 35″ wide and 54″ long when made with 84 rows Yarn Required: Approximately 25 ounces of a … Continue reading →

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2012 Ripple #30 – A Summer Bouquet

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

This scrap Wriggly Ripple (free pattern, here) is my attempt to capture the look of a casual cottage garden. Neither requires a carefully laid out plan, instead relying on a joyous mix of many colors, seventeen in this case. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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My Wriggly Ripple Pattern

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I appreciate your patience with my procrastination. Here, finally, is my pattern for a… Wriggly Ripple Written in U.S. Crochet Terminology Finished Size: Approximately 35″ x 54″, 87 rows Yarn Required: Approximately 25 ounces of a worsted or aran weight … Continue reading →

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Crochet Whim – Part 2

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

Remember? I was up to sixty-three finished Flower Stars at the end of Part 1, when I ran out of the light-colored variegated baby yarn. Since then I dug through my baby yarn stash again and found a similar, but … Continue reading →

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Following a Crochet Whim

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’ve been thinking about crocheting a particular decorative throw for us. I’ve been thinking about it for so long, I can almost see it… casually thrown over the back of the solid-colored easy chair we’ll buy once our library/office is … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pineapples

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I did not crochet this afghan, I simply recognized it as a great deal when I found it, in  pristine condition, at Savers. After my ‘senior’ discount, it was only $2.39! I’m donating this simple, yet somewhat lacy, baby afghan, … Continue reading →

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