24/02/2010

Something a bit different

Do you remember a while back I was going to start making some crochet Granny squares? I did make a start and made quite a few,then whilst looking around blogs and websites over the weekend I came across a Granny Ripple blanket that I sooo wanted to have a go at. Well after locating and prnting out various patterns for said blanket,I was not doing very well as I couldn't get the'zig zag' pattern right. It's all about calculating the right amount of multiples of stitches to get the 'valleys and peaks ' right. Anyway after trying and trying I managed to find a brilliant tutorial on Youtube which was so much easier to follow, so after one evening I'd managed the blue starter rows and last night I was on a roll. Sat there with my crochet hook,laptop and earphones on and I was off ! Think I might have to make another one now to make it big enough to snuggle under on the sofa but at least it's the right shape !

7 comments:

Scrappi Sandi said...

That is sooo impressive...I can just about manage a chain!! Now Arran & Fairisle knitting...no problem..but one hook?...just can't get my head around it! Well done...that would make a fabulous throw! If you haven't already...check out Vals blog...

http://dottydotty.wordpress.com/

...she has some amazing crochet creationss on her blog

melanie said...

Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog.
I love your crochet ripples, cant wait to see the finished blanket. xxx

karen said...

Lets see the perm!!!!
I have an amazing crochet square pattern book if you ever want to borrow it.

Jane said...

Ooooh you're doing so much better than I am. I'm trying and watching videos too but I'm not doing well. I taught myself to knit easily but for some reason I can't figure this crochet thing out ;)

Sian said...

Wow! That looks very impressive :) I'm with Sandi on this one..two needles I can do, one defeats me! I'll be back to see the finished blanket

debs14 said...

Now I understand! Looks lovely, I've never seen a pattern like that, it's going to be beautiful.

humel said...

Wow, I never even knew it was possible to do that with crochet! There are sooo many crafty things I want to try.... This looks fab and has to go on the list too!