Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Stash Busting Scrap Ripple Afghan


I was going to attempt to write out the pattern for the lovely new afghan I just finished, but I re-found the original blog post that taught me the technique! Nobody could explain it better than this. Please go check out Lucy at Attic24 and her awesome patterns! Really great instructable.





My particular afghan was 57 rows, and I had cast on 115 stitches.



I just changed colors whenever I ran out, not paying attention to the end of the row. It gives the blanket a funkier, more random look.


It ended up being a little skinnier than I wanted, so I just added a single crochet border along the length. Again, just with random scraps of yarn!

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9 comments:

  1. Whilst I used to crochet, never was as adventurous as this! Lovely effect! Just dropping by on the blog hop, and the afgan caught caught my eye! Will be following you: hope you'll reciprocate at www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.com.

    Meanwhile, all the best for the upcoming holidays. Isobel

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  2. Beautiful! Isn't Lucy at Attic24 just awesome?

    TracyAnn from www.crochethappy.com and http://asktracyann.crochethappy.com

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  3. So colorful. LOVE the stripes, I pinned for inspiration:) I posted http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/11/reversible-holiday-note-board.html to the maniac monday party:) Stop by!

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  4. I love this afghan. You did a beautiful job.
    Debi @ Adorned From Above

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  5. Hey I'm making one of these too !!! Erm! Well I WAS ...haven't done anything with it in weeks!! You've just given me the inspiration to pick up my hook again !!
    Well done you ! It's beautiful! S x

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    1. Thanks so much! I'm glad you were inspired. I must admit I'm overwhelmed by Christmas knit/crochet projects and could use some inspiration of my own! =)

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  6. Found you via Andrea's blog hop - pinned it:) Love the border you added!

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  8. This is a really fun way to use up leftovers! Love the creativity! Blessings, Nancy

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