The crochet wavy blanket is finally done. Except that it isn't wavy. It is scallopy. I must have followed the instructions for the wrong pattern. There's something else that is wrong with it. I started out crocheting loosely and my gauge tightened as I progressed, so one end is wider than the other. But it doesn't matter because I love, LOVE it!
Here it is draped on my king-sized bed for scale. I am seriously too lazy to measure its dimensions and I have long lost track of how many balls of yarn have been used.
Can you guess who else loves it?
She has claimed it for her own use to fend off the airconditioning while studying or using the computer. And it is big and long enough to be used in bed too.
That's a rainbow blanket! Labour of love! :)
ReplyDeleteLove love love your blanket. It was that very one that got me on a ripple craze. Mine is much smaller of course but they do take a lot of balls yeah?
ReplyDeleteThis blanket is simply fantastic!! Who wouldn't love it?
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love all the colours you used, what a lot of work and time you invested. :0)
ReplyDeleteGreat job for finishing that bright and beautiful blanket!
ReplyDeleteThis colourful blankie will make study more relaxing...love it.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket turned out beautifully! I am so bad at large projects that I'd never be able to finish a blanket. So I'll enjoy looking at pictures of yours! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is awesome. Looks like it was a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors.
That's amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI want one, I think....
Wow!! It's amazing! I admire your patience.
ReplyDeleteI love your bright colourful blanket! Did you use different types of yarn or all of the same kind? I've got lots of remaining yarn, thinking of what to do with them.
ReplyDeleteoh erin! those colors can't help but make me smile!!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE it.
Such a happy rainbow blanket! It is really lovely! I really should practice some crochet. it looks like such fun!
ReplyDeleteWow, ripple blanket is gorgeous! Aren't you glad that it is done?
ReplyDeleteOh Erin, I am so in love with your blanket too. I want to make blanket that big for me too. However, the idea of spending that many yarn scares me. I am afraid that I can't even finish it.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love your bright and cheerful rainbow of color!
ReplyDeleteIt is truly gorgeous, I love all those happy colours together! Makes me want to start crocheting again... :-)
ReplyDeleteI love it! It is bright and cheerful and worth all the hours you spent on making it.
ReplyDeleteit's wonderful! There is no way anyone could be under that blanket and be unhappy!
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely!! Would likt to do one for myself. But, how much yarn would it take...
ReplyDeleteIsn´t it nice when your children like what you do?! Congratulations!
It's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love it so much!
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ReplyDeleteThanks,
Susan
Wow! That´s the most wonderful blanket I´ve ever seen - now I know what to do with my yarnstash... / Petra in Sweden
ReplyDeleteI so much understand that you are loving this blanket - it´s gorgeous, it´s so happy and sunny, it was marvellous when your pictures appeared on my screen. It would be lovely on my garden bench, too, and I am definitely sure now that one day I will follow you on the rippled way.
ReplyDelete(And it was so very very lovely to hear from you!!!!!!!!)
Have a nice time, here the nights are still very cold - so I envy your daughter a lot.
Best wishes, Suzi
Not sure if my previous comment got through so I'll type again. What a big and beautiful FO! I love your choice of colour combination. :D
ReplyDeleteAmazing feat ! that looks like alot of yarn to me ..Such a huge blanket that can even cover a king size bed! you must have spend alot of time on it..Great work, i should start crocheting one day .. Love the scallops!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is beautiful! Well done! I love the colors you used. I have a crocheted ripple baby blanket going to use up scraps but alas, it isn't going very quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty, but it's sooo endless to crochet! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous blanket!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have good reason to love this blanket - I love it, too.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are smashing and the measures are king size - it's amazing!! That was a whole lot of work but the outcome is all worth it.
Greetings from Germany
Susanne
wow!
ReplyDeleteYou've been tagged - I hope to see you back from your break soon!
ReplyDeleteErica, what a beautiful beautiful piece of afghan! You're impressing me!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful! Beautiful! Love those colours together, especially on the white bedlinen.
ReplyDeleteChance upon your blog and this is absolutely glam!
ReplyDeletethat is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI love your cheery blanket and I have went ahead to buy 2 dozens of brightly cheerful yarn.
Alamak, I realise I dun know how to create the wavy look and how to join the yarn at the edge without it showing. Will you be good enough to share it wif me?
Oh btw, are u using Crown 4ply?
I would really love to know what pattern you used for this blanket. It is the perfect design I would like to use, and cannot find anything close to it. How can I get this pattern? Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI prefer a warm and smooth blanket because i love to feel comfortable in my bed, that is why is very important the quality of the blanket all the time. I always chose the better ones when by husband buy viagra and decided to pass a great time with me.
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