Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Ripples

Look at all that clash-y goodness!

Looking for an easy, mindless craft I could work on while also keeping William off the counters, out of the fireplace, out of the toilet and away from my purse, I settled on crochet. Crochet seems much easier to set down and pick back up than knitting -- especially something like this that's just simple single crochet.

I've been wanting to do a ripple afghan since seeing this one on Alicia's blog a couple years ago. I still like hers better, but I'm pretty happy with mine.

I used Vanna's Choice yarn (that's right...Vanna White) and a pattern from this book, also Vanna's. Who would have thought? There are actually a number of afghans I'd like to make from this book and I really love her color line. Also, even though the yarn is acrylic, it seems much softer and was much more enjoyable to work with than most nasty acrylic. Score!

I worked on this afghan for a collective 1-2 hours per day for about two weeks. It was super easy and quick and it's the perfect size for a snuggle on the couch with one's honey. And I looooove the way it looks with our couch! I just love that pea green color with the silver sage couch -- one of my favorite color combos! Those two colors along with white furniture are actually what my dream craft room/sitting room are made of. Yum!

Oh...come to think of it...that's the color scheme of this here blog, isn't it. :)


7 comments:

Kaja said...

that turned out SO cute and i love the colors, too! i love crochet.. me and knitting don't really get along so well.

Lisa said...

I love that Vanna's stuff too. I started an afghan with it awhile back for my sister's friend that I have yet to finish.

Alissa said...

Pretty! Looks like quality workmanship too!

Morgan Jane said...

That looks awesome Cara. It turned out really well. I like Vanna's yarn as well, it's surprisingly nice, with a great color selection.

I'm super jealous that you and crocheting are such good friends. We don't get along too well...

EJ said...

I always love your color combinations! Very, very cool.

sheena said...

love.

Anonymous said...

Oh I really like your Ripple! Hoping to start one, one of these days.