"Diamond Ripple" afghan

[magiccrochetfan]

I made this afghan for a cousin-in-law's birthday. He and my husband are very close and he has had some health issues and other things going on so I wanted to make a special gift for him.

 

It is pretty stretchy so please ignore how the top is stretched where DH is holding it up.

 

 

The pattern is Diamond Ripple from Leisure Arts Presents Afghans for All Seasons, Book 2. I used I Love This Yarn and an I hook. I enjoyed making this because of the progression of the diamond pattern in the ripple. I was a little surprised that it went pretty quickly (I am not a very fast crocheter). The pattern includes a very simple edging on the sides that worked out perfectly. The only change I made from the pattern was that I began and ended with a solid row; the pattern called for the most open row at the beginning, but I thought it lay better this way.

 

I enjoy crocheting with I Love This Yarn, as it is very smooth. But I think it loses that silky feel when washed so I did a prewash cycle with a LOT of fabric softener, and it did come out soft, although it reeks of softener now. Also the yarn did get a little fuzzy after one wash, so I hope it will hold up.

 

I don't want to get stuck on one pattern;) but I may have to make this one again, as I like the look and enjoyed doing it.

[shifio]

oh i like that

[Sahahne]

That's a really lovely afghan! You did a great job on it I'm sure it will be very much appreciated.

[Lil Nana]

I don't want to get stuck on one pattern;) but I may have to make this one again, as I like the look and enjoyed doing it.

 

I don't blame you for wanting to make it again......it is wonderful!! You did a great job! :cheer:clap:cheer

[ktfdj]

That's really nice!

[Red67]

Beautiful!

[MyissaG]

Very pretty!

[Crochet Smooches]

It is Gorgeous, you did a great job on that

:cheer:cheer

[kittyloverdeb]

Very pretty...I love projects that work up quick and easy! I'm not a very fast crocheter either so I know where you're coming from! Did you use the ivory "I love this yarn"?

[123mensinger]

WoW! You did a great job.

[RoseRed]

very pretty!

[magiccrochetfan]

Thank you all for your kind comments. I'm glad you like it.

 

Yes, the color is Ivory. I think I used about 6.5 skeins.

[cher49]

oh how pretty

[Julz]

that is very pretty...you did a great job on it!!

[froggy]

You have done a great job! He will love it!

[champygirl]

Beautiful afghan.

[Granny Square]

That's beautiful-very elegant. He is going to love it!

[Amyjk]

Love it! I think it looks 'elegant' too. Good thing it works up fast, I am so into making large afghans, but it's nice when they go quickly too! I may have to check this pattern out. I need a wedding gift for next October and I'm gathering ideas now.

[joyfulyarn]

It's beautiful!

[Gardener]

Gorgeous afghan!

[purlwise]

You did a fantastic job!

[kylieB]

Beautiful

[Carousel]

Beautiful Afghan!

[Becki]

That is so pretty, delicate-vintagy looking. I love it.

[sunnywolfgar]

I love it~~~love the diamonds!