tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post4990966249583879170..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Daniel's Ripple BlanketJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-56347464480616084162013-09-29T18:17:57.610+01:002013-09-29T18:17:57.610+01:00You're too kind. It's not perfect, but it&...You're too kind. It's not perfect, but it's gone to uni with Daniel and if it keeps him warm that's all that really matters.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-59377986350232239272013-09-29T08:41:10.485+01:002013-09-29T08:41:10.485+01:00This blanket is an absolute triumph!
I love the co...This blanket is an absolute triumph!<br />I love the colours and I think it's such a wonderful gift for Daniel to have woth him at uni.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-71703308414648530012013-09-27T14:52:01.503+01:002013-09-27T14:52:01.503+01:00Thank you. I really enjoyed making this blanket, t...Thank you. I really enjoyed making this blanket, the ripple pattern is so relaxing. I'll be starting another one for Eleanor soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-40801766728515945542013-09-27T14:48:47.864+01:002013-09-27T14:48:47.864+01:00Your blanket is really great Jo, I like the colour...Your blanket is really great Jo, I like the colour combination a lot, I have not tried a ripple, but hope to someday. AmyAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-3680179111172485772013-09-22T18:40:06.806+01:002013-09-22T18:40:06.806+01:00Thank you. I'm pleased that you're feeling...Thank you. I'm pleased that you're feeling up to knitting and crochet again now. Blankets are great to make in colder weather, they keep you warm while you're making them. I've had to put mine down today as it's warmed up again, we've had a lovely autumnal day.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-51393957422719904782013-09-22T17:26:50.772+01:002013-09-22T17:26:50.772+01:00Well done on a very nice blanket! I stopped all c...Well done on a very nice blanket! I stopped all crochet and knitting over the summer due to illness, lack of concentration and heat, but am now back with a vengeance - hence the little snippet of cowl I put up yesterday! My ripple blanket has languished, but I look forward to continuing it as it is now at the length where it is long enough to keep my legs warm whilst crocheting it! :-D<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Tash from vintagepretty.orgVintagePrettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417348122069803064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-59011145785883182022013-09-21T12:43:53.015+01:002013-09-21T12:43:53.015+01:00There's no mistakes as such, I just feel that ...There's no mistakes as such, I just feel that I could have done things better, like the ends which have been straightened up, the foundation chain end could certainly be better. The blanket will definitely do its job and keep Daniel warm.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-31225429580197268102013-09-21T12:41:57.388+01:002013-09-21T12:41:57.388+01:00Thank you. I'm pleased with the colours, they ...Thank you. I'm pleased with the colours, they go really well with his bedding too.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-17130146591430956332013-09-21T12:39:50.259+01:002013-09-21T12:39:50.259+01:00Thank you. It's lovely and warm so it should k...Thank you. It's lovely and warm so it should keep him snuggly.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-48118445660960952892013-09-21T12:38:42.848+01:002013-09-21T12:38:42.848+01:00Thank you. It will keep him warm, at least.Thank you. It will keep him warm, at least.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-41225875687374058592013-09-20T23:01:55.132+01:002013-09-20T23:01:55.132+01:00I love it, it's perfect as far as I can tell. ...I love it, it's perfect as far as I can tell. What mistakes?? I love that ripple pattern, it's so versatile and the colours you've chosen work well. At least you know that Daniel wont be cold when he's away at University! xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-85583889095784906412013-09-20T21:51:23.155+01:002013-09-20T21:51:23.155+01:00It's gorgeous and I love the colours you chose...It's gorgeous and I love the colours you chose. Good luck to Daniel :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-70328104596647073112013-09-20T21:25:50.759+01:002013-09-20T21:25:50.759+01:00The blanket is beautiful, Jo. I'm sure Daniel ...The blanket is beautiful, Jo. I'm sure Daniel will appreciate it when he heads to uni. :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-16126086029907078452013-09-20T21:16:32.345+01:002013-09-20T21:16:32.345+01:00I think it looks gorgeous Jo and at least you know...I think it looks gorgeous Jo and at least you know he will be able to snuggle under it at night when it gets chilly.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462752559193522943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-1290650635576876162013-09-20T19:01:46.737+01:002013-09-20T19:01:46.737+01:00I'm so pleased that I got the blanket finshed ...I'm so pleased that I got the blanket finshed before Daniel goes to uni. The textile event sounds just up my street as does the craft group. I wish there was something like that near me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-30898964864300700012013-09-20T18:45:02.877+01:002013-09-20T18:45:02.877+01:00Daniel will appreciate that warm blanket made with...Daniel will appreciate that warm blanket made with love. The colours are very attractive. There's a textile event in our locality on tomorrow so I'm guessing there will be samples of different wools and silks etc. I might pop in. There's also an opportunity to join a craft group with someone who gives tuition so I would like to find time to learn some new skills. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-27989732730789656752013-09-20T18:27:07.341+01:002013-09-20T18:27:07.341+01:00Thank you. It was really enjoyable to make, once I...Thank you. It was really enjoyable to make, once I'd got in to the rhythm of the ripple, quite relaxing in fact. I've already got some more Stylecraft yarn to make a ripple for Eleanor so I'll be starting that soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-61498461865122174712013-09-20T18:23:12.334+01:002013-09-20T18:23:12.334+01:00Thank you. I'm so pleased that you got the pic...Thank you. I'm so pleased that you got the picnic blanket finished in time for this summer, I'm sure your daughter and grandaughter love it. I always think that hand made items contain something of the person who made it, so I'm sure they're so happy to have it. There's always so many things I want to have a go at, if only time and money would allow.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84535141436902934092013-09-20T18:22:15.761+01:002013-09-20T18:22:15.761+01:00It's lovely. I love the ripple pattern, and t...It's lovely. I love the ripple pattern, and the colours are just perfect. <br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845451731282180142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-16093177769549308692013-09-20T17:52:31.666+01:002013-09-20T17:52:31.666+01:00Jo, It is really beautiful, he will love having it...Jo, It is really beautiful, he will love having it at uni. I re-read your 192 post and realised I had commented then too - what a great memory!! Just to let you know I did make the picnic blanket for daughter and grandaughter; finished in August and christened at a family picnic over the bank holiday weekend, so thank you so much for your inspiration. Now I am inspired to do one like this ripple - but have two afghans on the go now (one for Christmas) and want to knit socks too, oh yes, also need to get some paid employment as well, so no pressure then! AlisonB43https://www.blogger.com/profile/08351165562595634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-44559192798071928962013-09-20T16:09:52.240+01:002013-09-20T16:09:52.240+01:00Thank you. I'm sure he'll be thankful for ...Thank you. I'm sure he'll be thankful for it when the weather's cold. I've found rippling to be quite a soothing rhythm, it didn't take long to get in to my stride with it. I did crochet the foundation chain on a larger hook so the next row wasn't quite so bad, it was just when I went back to make a straight edge that I had the difficulty.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-31584758451290035052013-09-20T15:01:56.380+01:002013-09-20T15:01:56.380+01:00It's so beautiful, Jo. I am sure he will love ...It's so beautiful, Jo. I am sure he will love it. I think the ripple gets easier every time you do a new project. The counting becomes more instinctive and it's easier to stop mistakes before you've gone too far. But it's also hides a lot of sins! I agree about working out of the foundation row; have you tried using a larger hook for the foundation chain? It might make it easier to get into the loops when you go back to do the edge.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69316069739744926102013-09-20T14:27:25.970+01:002013-09-20T14:27:25.970+01:00Thank you. So long as it keeps him warm, that'...Thank you. So long as it keeps him warm, that's what matters I suppose.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-68583749386871360632013-09-20T14:25:56.898+01:002013-09-20T14:25:56.898+01:00It certainly looks good. Flighty xxIt certainly looks good. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-25825214401799485632013-09-20T13:53:57.158+01:002013-09-20T13:53:57.158+01:00I'm sure the blanket will keep Daniel nice and...I'm sure the blanket will keep Daniel nice and warm in his room at uni. I've got more blankets planned so there's plenty to keep me going.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com