I have so enjoyed being involved in Ginny's YAL. So here I am participating in another.
I finished Stones from the River, which I highly recommend. I am still reading Little Bee and oh is it ever wonderful. Judging from last weeks comments, many of you agree with me. This week I was looking for a little humor and who better to dole that out then Ellen. This is one of those books you do not want to read in public because you will get strange looks when you bust out laughing.
On the hook this week is a baby knit. The sister has asked for a baby blanket for a friend who has done a lot for her. She supplied the yarn and I supplied the hookery. The pattern is A Neat Ripple Pattern and is my go to for baby blankets because of the ease of it. I have made enough ripples for everyone else, one day I am going to have to make myself one. There is nothing like squishy ripple to cuddle with.
Want to see some other lovely blankets?
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This one is just fantastic. I have never seen a pattern like this.
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She says Noro is happy making, well it sure did make me happy seeing this!
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The queen of beautiful blankets, has another lovely starting out. I am excited to see what it becomes.
Don't all these blanket just want to make you snuggle? Me too!
I hope you all are having a wonderful Wednesday.
XO
Andi
Love the colours of your ripple blanket, they even go well with the book cover!!
Posted by: Emma | 02/15/2012 at 06:39 AM
I really enjoyed Little Bee and can definitely understand why you'd want a little humor after reading it. I think the ripple afghan has got to be one of my favorite crochet blankets. Yours is so beautiful ... an heirloom if I ever saw one.
Posted by: evelyn | 02/15/2012 at 11:48 AM
that first one is called interlocking crochet...there is a book available with the patterns....I bumped inot it looking for something else a while ago...
http://www.amazon.com/Interlocking-Crochet-Original-Patterns-Techniques/dp/1440212392
I tried to do it and with practice it is doable...obviously!!! the other two are yummy too. want to try the ten stitch one..
have a wonderful rest of the week my sweet...
♥
Posted by: marilyn | 02/15/2012 at 12:55 PM
Lovely soft colors for a baby blanket (I noticed they matched the book, too--how coordinated you are ;) ) That mesh blanket you linked to is a really unique pattern.
Posted by: Wendy | 02/15/2012 at 01:43 PM
I am certainly missing a snuggly blanket in my life! That is part of the reason why I started a knitted one, but I've always liked the look of crocheted blankets better.
Posted by: Pumpkin | 02/15/2012 at 01:59 PM
I love the colours in your blanket...so calm :)
Posted by: Kylie | 02/15/2012 at 04:52 PM
Those colors are perfect!
Posted by: Erin Kate | 02/15/2012 at 05:42 PM
the blanket is looking lovely. Thanks for sharing the links - there is so much that I discover thanks to your blog! Amazing! Enjoy the rest of the week.
Posted by: Monica | 02/15/2012 at 06:43 PM
The Noro blanket is stunning! However, you chose a softer looking one in my opinion! Very well soothed for a little baby!
Posted by: Maryse | 02/15/2012 at 06:54 PM
I love Ellen! I haven't read her book, though, so I may need to check that out!
Posted by: Kelly @twyste | 02/15/2012 at 08:56 PM
your so sweet to make this blanket andi, i'm sure it will be well loved.
Posted by: lori | 02/15/2012 at 09:58 PM
Yup. You've done it. Now I want to make a blanket.
Your's looks lovely, by the way.
Posted by: Audry | 02/15/2012 at 11:37 PM
mmm, gorgeous ripples! i love those calm colors. and thanks again for the shout-out.
an aside: you might want to change the link to my blanket to this one; i don't want to offend anyone unwittingly.
Posted by: cauchy09 | 02/16/2012 at 06:47 AM
Love how your blanket coordinates with your book cover!
Posted by: Ruth | 02/16/2012 at 10:17 AM