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...
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!
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.
ReplyDeleteMichele, it turned out beautifully! The colors and pattern are great and I know how good it feels to finish a long term project - congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat would be an awesome use for a bunch of my scrap yarn...
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!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour 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!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Congratulations is due, not only did you finish it, you've presented it very well indeed. Well done on ya!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty and I know it feels good to the touch, I'm a very tactile person you see. :D
It's so, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteDon't those scraps just turn out wonderful. Lovely job done.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! That was a lot of work. I've loved all the pictures of your progress.
ReplyDeleteIt is so gorgeous! I love each colour.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the crochet blanket. It's gorgeous - I love the color - you are a happy girl - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteTis glorious! Congrats on finishing such a loverly creation. I love the photo draped over the tree, crochet throw and its proud mama!
ReplyDeleteLovely throw and gorgeous fun photos of it...
ReplyDeleteWell done on getting it done! It's fantastic, I have an urge to make one of these but it scares me!
ReplyDeleteWell done for completing this lovely blanket - I know what you mean - I like 'quick' projects.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! 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!
ReplyDeletevery nice effort..looking smart...color combination is awesome...thank you for sharing this...
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! And yes, I totally agree, the satisfaction you get from completing a long, drawn out project is indescribable. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah! It is beautiful-so great to finish a beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful! I love the colors! Congratulations on finishing - I have such a difficult time with long projects! You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteGreat afgan!
ReplyDeleteJust 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