The story that was the ripple throw is finally over… Sigh… And it’s a happy ending.
True, no boy got no girl, no hero rescued no damsel in distress, and no boy got no puppy who saved his life and then died (though I guess that’s not really a “happy” ending). No. None of those things happened. The happy ending is just this: there WAS an ending. Just the fact that I finished this project gives me satisfaction. And a sense of accomplishment. And is a little bit magical. I don’t know. It just feels good. See, I have issues with long-term crafty commitments. They tend to languish in the corners of my house. And my mind. I know they’re there, but I lose interest in them as time passes. I’m more of a get’er done NOW kind of a girl.
But… I did it. Eventually, yes. And I used a lot of scrap yarn in the process. So YAY for me. Woot woot.
Now, here it is in all it’s completed glory! Michele’s CROCHET RIPPLE THROW!
Can you tell I’m pleased? Well I am! And the universe is pleased too…
Look what it bestowed upon me for all my hard work! Aren’t they pretty?
Thank you Universe.
And you, have yourself a beautiful day!
P.S. The throw was made using Lucy’s Neat Ripple Pattern available at Attic 24. Thanks Lucy!
Tricia says
Great job. I have an afghan that I started knitting earlier this year, but I'm only about 30% done. I don't have much hope that it will be finished before January, but I can hope.
Cecily says
Michele, it turned out beautifully! The colors and pattern are great and I know how good it feels to finish a long term project – congrats!
That would be an awesome use for a bunch of my scrap yarn…
Ariane says
Oh! It's beautiful Michele!!! And to think you made it all with scraps of yarn. Lots of that was bought at the estate sale we went to right? And that you just learned to crochet a few months ago. Amazing!!!!!
Heather says
Your afghan turned out great! Way to go for finishing it. I to am a get her done type of gal and have way to many started things sitting in corners!
Eve says
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations is due, not only did you finish it, you've presented it very well indeed. Well done on ya!
It's so pretty and I know it feels good to the touch, I'm a very tactile person you see. ๐
Annabelle says
It's so, so pretty!
Mrs A. says
Don't those scraps just turn out wonderful. Lovely job done.
Amy says
Fabulous! That was a lot of work. I've loved all the pictures of your progress.
Dresden Quilter says
It is so gorgeous! I love each colour.
Notjustnat says
Congratulations on finishing the crochet blanket. It's gorgeous – I love the color – you are a happy girl – Hugs Nat
Michelle L. says
Tis glorious! Congrats on finishing such a loverly creation. I love the photo draped over the tree, crochet throw and its proud mama!
Melissa says
Lovely throw and gorgeous fun photos of it…
Wendy says
Well done on getting it done! It's fantastic, I have an urge to make one of these but it scares me!
Kimbles says
Well done for completing this lovely blanket – I know what you mean – I like 'quick' projects.
Catherine says
Gorgeous!! What a great feeling of accomplishment you must feel now and it's finished just in time for some cooler fall weather I guess. Love that you used up your wool scraps which has made is so colourful. Nice work Michele!
zeshuregi says
very nice effort..looking smart…color combination is awesome…thank you for sharing this…
Amanda says
That is gorgeous! And yes, I totally agree, the satisfaction you get from completing a long, drawn out project is indescribable. ๐
Rescued Goods says
Yeah! It is beautiful-so great to finish a beautiful project.
Simone says
It's just beautiful! I love the colors! Congratulations on finishing – I have such a difficult time with long projects! You did an awesome job!
Rebecca says
Great afgan!
Just wanted to let you know that the package arrived last week and the tree-bag has already been on it's first knitting-bee.
I'll post something about it on my blog eventually, I'll send you a link then.
Rebecca