Finish: Crochet Ripple Throw

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!

A WIP for my Trip

Actually, it's more like two WIPS (works in progress) for my trip.

We're going to Toronto this weekend to visit my lovely daughters who are at university there. And I gotta keep my restless hands busy for the trip, right?

So I'm taking my crocheted ripple throw (inspired by Lucy's at Attic 24) which is almost done. Only a few more tiny rows to go. I feel like "throwing" a party, I'm so excited to finish this one! And I'm also taking along the little softie that I've created for the Send Me a Softie Swap hosted by The Clip Cafe. This one I have to send out by Tuesday, October 19th. I'm almost there! Here's a peek at both projects...

Well, I gotta scadaddle. Time's a wastin'!

You have yourself a lovely weekend!

In the Making: Crochet Ripple Throw Part 5

The sun, as seen through a crocheted ripple throw...

Have yourself a sunny day!

In the Making: Crochet Ripple Throw Part 4

Today's ripple...

Have a lovely evening!

In the Making: Crochet Ripple Throw Part 2

Just a few photos of the progress I'm making... (I had this much done before)... I think the colours are coming together a bit better now...

It reminds me a little of the 70's... Don't you think? And, yes, I REMEMBER the 70's!

In the Making: Crochet Ripple Throw

Welcome to the start of a new long-term crochet project!

It will, in the fullness of time, be a lovely Lucy-inspired scrappy ripple throw. I love the Lucy version. Oh heck who am I kidding? I love everything that woman makes. And I had to make one of my own since my newly-discovered fondness for crochet blossomed into a full blown addiction. I'm sure I'm not alone in this... Yes, you know who you are...

Here is what I've done as of today. Not sure of the colour scheme just yet but I am hopeful that it will suddenly, at some point, leap from ordinary to wonderful! I must be patient and I must also keep in mind that the yarn is not new. It is the stash-dwelling kind, the remnants of projects, the thrifted variety that comes as it comes.

Enough chit chat. Let's get to the photos!

Have a great day!