Round Ripple Question

[SmileGirl]

I will really apreciate if you answer me these questions:

 

1. What pattern did you use and where can I find it?

2. Did you do any edges, which one did you did?

3. How big will it be for baby, children and adult?

4. Can you show me your round ripple afghan, please?

 

Thank you

[pixiedust]

I've only made one round ripple afghan before, and I used this pattern:

 

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-qgW50WM2eq_FTtR.HOXoDro-?cq=1&p=74

 

I didn't use the "Spiderman" colors, but use Caron Simply Soft Brites instead. I was making it for my daughter to use when playing with her dolls, so I onluy made it about 20" across the middle. It would definitely need to be bigger (I'd say at least 36" across the middle) to be used for a real baby. It was a quick, simple pattern. Enjoy!

[mudpie]

I used pretty much the same pattern. I make baby round ripples anywher between36" - 50". I usually put some type of edging around them. Here are pictures of a couple I made: On the white one I did an edging of V-stitches and shells, on the green and blue one I made picots around the edge.

 

http://www.thegraphiczone.net/upload/1a_bananaberry1.jpg

 

http://www.thegraphiczone.net/upload/1a_white-star.jpg

 

http://www.thegraphiczone.net/upload/1a_closeup.jpg

[Aggie May]

This is the one I used and I found it the best of all to follow.

I am experienced but I did try to read it thoroughly instead of making it up as I went along.

Once you get going, it has 2 rounds with increasing, ie: Large Shell and 1 round without, ie: Small Shell.

It is easy to make as large as you want because you just keep working the 2 rounds increasing and 1 without.

You dont even have to count because, as long as you do the Shells into the high points and SK2 DCs at the low points and remember to do the Sl St at the beginning of every row, you will be fine.

I started another last night, to give to Hospice in memory of a lovely lady I met at the Resthome where my mum lives.

Barbara was under the care of Hospice and, even though she was very ill, she kept her spirit up, right to the end, last Wednesday morning.

I am doing a :sunRainbow because it is nice and bright and cheerful. (No rainbow smiley so as the sun and rain make a Rainbow, I thought this was next best.)

I only knew Barbara for a few months but really felt like I had known her for years.

Here is a link to the pattern.

http://www.sewonfire.com/round_ripple_afghan.htm

Here is a picture of one I made earlier.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/Aggie2may/TradeMe232.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/Aggie2may/RoundRipplestar.jpg

This is my earlier Rainbow.

 

Hope this helps.

Have fun.

Colleen.

[moonspinners]

You guys....I'm totally blown away by all the great color schemes used for the round ripple. They're great! I never tire of looking at them. The white round ripple looks like a heirloom piece...gorgeous!

[Stitchinpick]

Here is my rainbow ripple. It has been repeated by several on the board. It is done with Caron Simply Soft Brites. I love it!

 

[darski]

I used pretty much the same pattern. I make baby round ripples anywher between36" - 50". I usually put some type of edging around them. Here are pictures of a couple I made: On the white one I did an edging of V-stitches and shells, on the green and blue one I made picots around the edge.

 

http://www.thegraphiczone.net/upload/1a_bananaberry1.jpg

 

http://www.thegraphiczone.net/upload/1a_white-star.jpg

 

http://www.thegraphiczone.net/upload/1a_closeup.jpg

 

Mudpie, i love your white one. It is really nice. May I ask what colours you used - there is a hint of a linen colour in there... just wondering. Beautiful work, yours tempts me to make one of these.

[lizc]

wow! love the white one!

[head2toepets2go]

I just checked the size of the blanket I made for my son (just using a white/sparkly baby yarn - gotta love those technical terms!) and its just over 3 feet across - I liked this size because when you fold it in half its great for infant carseats (not having the corners hanging out eveywhere), and because, most recently, I actually used it as a shawl when we were out late (9pm - yes, that's late for us) and it was a great size.

 

Happy Crocheting!

Fran

[mudpie]

The blanket is all white. It's made with white Jamie and Jamie Pompadour. The Pompadour has one ply of a satiny white mixed in with the white. When looking at the blanket it looks sort of pearly, but the photo just makes it look a bit darker.

[darski]

Nice effect. I could try that one. It really is a pretty one with the colouration and the lacy border.

[SmileGirl]

Thank you very much for all the info and showing your beautiful work. I'll give it a try

[Sarah Jane]

Good luck with your ripple!

 

I think the white one was gorgous.

Thanks for the pattern too. I want to make one now!!!

[kathome]

It's easy to "blend" in the colors if you use AggieMay's instructions and 2 strands of yarn. You will nedd a few colors of choice.

 

Follow instructions using 2 strands of your center color for 4 rounds. Cut one strand of your center color and add 1 strand of color 2.

 

Work 2 rounds using 1 strand of color 1 and one strand of color 2. Cut off the original strand of color 1 and add a second strand of color 2.

 

Work 2 rounds using all color 2. Cut off one strand of color 2 and add one strand of color 3.

 

Work 2 rounds using 1 strand of color 2 and one strand of color 3. Cut off the remain strand of color 2 and add a second strand of color 3

 

Work 2 rounds using all color 3.

 

It really looks beautiful. Just remember to use a larger hook because you are using 2 strands of yarn, and also REMEMBER TO STAY IN PATTERN STITCH REPEAT OF INCREASE AND NON-INCREASE ROUNDS.

 

You also don't have to work only 2 rounds of each color change. You could work one or ten!

 

Try it. You'll like it.

[Podger1]

kathome, do you have a picture of what this would look like? I'm really curious about it. I'm assuming you would have to use fine sport weight yarn though if you double the strands...correct? It seems like if you used WW, it would make it really heavy. Anyone know?

 

We live in Texas, so I don't need a super thermal ghan to keep us warm (it was 96 degrees today when I checked the thermometer late afternoon and we're almost to October! )...I want it more to just throw across a lap at night.

 

Becky

[head2toepets2go]

. I'm assuming you would have to use fine sport weight yarn though if you double the strands...correct? It seems like if you used WW, it would make it really heavy. Anyone know?

 

We live in Texas, so I don't need a super thermal ghan to keep us warm (it was 96 degrees today when I checked the thermometer late afternoon and we're almost to October!

Becky

 

Becky,

you can use 2 strands of WW yarn to make an afghan, just use a really big hook - I use a 10.00mm (it think that's G). The bonus is that you can make an entire afghan in 2 or 3 days it goes so quickly. I think on the wrapper of WW yarn it says to use a 4.5mm hook (I use a 5.50 'cuz I crochet tight) so double the hook size and try a 9.00, of 10.00 or 11.00 (which I used to use until I lost it and can't find another).

 

Also, I feel no bad for you in Texas @ 96 degrees - NOT!! Up here in Ottawa, Canada my furnace thermostat says 70 degrees (but I think it's just saying that to make it "feel warm" to conserve oil) AND right now we are waiting for a new furnace to be installed - I'm told the guy is coming on Monday, and I'd better have heat!

 

Fran

[kathome]

OK, sorry Podger, haven't visited the 'ville in a few days . I'll get DH to take a pic tonight of a baby ghan that I just finished for my DIL.

 

These go REALLY fast with the double yarn. I used Bernat Baby - 2 strands and a size K hook, but I can see using just about any yarn and the appropriate size hook. Just play a bit for the right size.

 

The idea of the "blended" colors can also be seen on the Thread posts for "Painted doilies". They are just lovely but time consuming because they use regular sewing thread and a very fine (you can imagine) hook. The thread can be a challenge to keep from knotting. Not so with yarn. I've done two painted doilies and although the satisfaction of the completed work is tremendous, it is a real eyestrain for me even with my excellent Ott light. That's when I decided to switch to yarn for the blended color effect.

BTW - my DIL just LOVES the baby ghan. It's just right for either a boy or a girl (started with white, then yellow, then pink, then purple, then blue then green then white again. Stopped when I ran out of white! I'd say it's about 36" in diameter)

I'll see if I can "nab" hubby tonight for the pic.

 

Karen

 

Here's the link for the painted doily book. http://members.tripod.com/fharold-ivil/

[BlondieeAggiee]

Is the 36" diameter for a baby blanket from peak to peak or from valley to valley? I'm trying to decide if mine is big enough. After I finish this section it will be 39" from peak to peak and 34" from valley to valley.

[flybabytina]

Becky,

you can use 2 strands of WW yarn to make an afghan, just use a really big hook - I use a 10.00mm (it think that's G). The bonus is that you can make an entire afghan in 2 or 3 days it goes so quickly. I think on the wrapper of WW yarn it says to use a 4.5mm hook (I use a 5.50 'cuz I crochet tight) so double the hook size and try a 9.00, of 10.00 or 11.00 (which I used to use until I lost it and can't find another).

Fran

 

FYI - 10.00mm hook is N, 4.5mm is a 7 (which is in between G and H)

 

Tina

[darski]

the one thing I love about metric sizing is that it uses real numbers. :clap

 

I know roughly what a 7mm hook is but I haven't a clue what a 7 (is that US/UK) might be when it is home.

 

This is about the only thing I do like about the metric system.

[mudpie]

I made this one recently using the two-strand scheme and Bernat Baby Coordinates and an H hook: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/omadonna2006/detail?.dir=9506scd&.dnm=288fscd.jpg&.src=ph