Category Archives: Ripple Afghans of 2013

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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#66 – The 13th and Last Christmas Ripple of 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

It’s pretty obvious that I wanted to use up every last bit of my remaining Red/Green/White variegated yarn in this blanket, isn’t it? ‘Tis the Season I thought I had set a new record for myself with this ripple – … Continue reading →

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#65 – The 12th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

I set aside enough red yarn for next year’s Valentine ripple and then planned a Christmasy striping pattern that would use up the rest of the reds in my charity stash. 4 Red – 1 Vrgtd. – 4 Red, then … Continue reading →

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#64 – The 11th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

It’s always fun to gather a bunch of coordinating yarn scraps, the little bits and bobs that many would toss away, and design an afghan. It feels like you’re about to make Something out of Nothing! There’s a little plain … Continue reading →

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#63 – My 10th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

All of this year’s Christmas ripples have been delivered, but I still have photos to share of the last few. In the tenth I finally got around to using the Red Heart Sparkling white yarn that came in November’s large … Continue reading →

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#60 – The 9th Christmas Ripple of 2013

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

I used lots and lots of variegated yarn in this one, 20 rows! – surely that’s the most I’ve ever included in a ripple – in hopes that my 9th would easily be recognized as a Christmas Blanket in spite … Continue reading →

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#59 – The 8th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

I have no idea why I gave this ripple a French name. Joyeux Noël I began and ended with a variegated row. Revolutionary! – or – Revolutionnaire!

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#58 – The 7th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

Let’s take a quick look at the first six Christmas Ripples of 2013, shall we? What a festive holiday mix! It looks to me like I hit a nice balance between dark and bright greens as well as with my … Continue reading →

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#57 – The 6th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

I thought it would be fun to make a Christmas ripple with lots of burgundy so I used  nearly two skeins of RHSS Burgundy plus some of that thrifty burgundy with gold. Ooooh, see the tiny gold sparkles? And this … Continue reading →

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#56 – The 5th Christmas Ripple

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Linda @ alottastitches

Five Golden Rings Yeah, I know, there are actually six golden stripes, not five golden rings. Such are the liberties of those who must name two Christmas ripples a week. HAha. At least we’re within bounds with the tan color, … Continue reading →

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