tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post6156386307425710021..comments2023-10-12T08:17:51.183-05:00Comments on Garden Of Daisies: By George, I Think She's Got It! GardenOfDaisieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-51657441087218986492013-11-24T16:16:48.161-06:002013-11-24T16:16:48.161-06:00Claire, I've seen 2-3 different variations on...Claire, I've seen 2-3 different variations on the ripple so far. The one I'm doing seemed to make the most sense to me, and avoided some of the "holes" that other afghans had. I'll have to go back and try to find that video again and send it to you. I love all the sewing projects that you are working on, too, though. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-1432468713085115482013-11-24T16:13:58.191-06:002013-11-24T16:13:58.191-06:00Yes, it's taking me a while to do the "ma...Yes, it's taking me a while to do the "math" on how long my chain should be, and how wide my rows of each color should be... Making some small samples to get an idea of how many hills and valleys it sill take to get the size I need. Sigh, I wish it was simpler. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-26747568702466610162013-11-24T16:12:12.162-06:002013-11-24T16:12:12.162-06:00Leslie, I watched some you-tube videos online to f...Leslie, I watched some you-tube videos online to figure out how to do it. I'm going to have two baby blankets going at the same time ( a granny square and the ripple_ so I can switch back and forth from time to time. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-19954801501491984562013-11-24T16:10:15.914-06:002013-11-24T16:10:15.914-06:00CArol, I still decluttering too. I've almost ...CArol, I still decluttering too. I've almost reached my goal for the year and need to post about that again. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-47177212493701197292013-11-24T16:08:51.103-06:002013-11-24T16:08:51.103-06:00Linda, I figure if I pile something warm on my lap...Linda, I figure if I pile something warm on my lap, I can turn down the thermostat and keep my heating bill in check. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-21178868756416542992013-11-24T16:07:22.445-06:002013-11-24T16:07:22.445-06:00I think that will be me, counting and recounting, ...I think that will be me, counting and recounting, trying very hard not to mess up the pattern. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-76456825619920784132013-11-24T16:06:50.300-06:002013-11-24T16:06:50.300-06:00Lisa, I didn't either until about a year and a...Lisa, I didn't either until about a year and a half ago. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-48835302707033308522013-11-24T16:06:14.068-06:002013-11-24T16:06:14.068-06:00I do hope it comes out Ok. This will be a very sp...I do hope it comes out Ok. This will be a very special blanket.GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-2980691320935668742013-11-24T16:05:36.763-06:002013-11-24T16:05:36.763-06:00When we ladies decide we are going to do something...When we ladies decide we are going to do something, we DO it! Even if it takes 100 tries. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-82494460540458660412013-11-24T16:04:54.134-06:002013-11-24T16:04:54.134-06:00I am ready for a new pattern! And I'm hoping ...I am ready for a new pattern! And I'm hoping that counting and keeping track of where I am doesn't get too confusing. (remember what I told you about counted cross stitch? LOL!) GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-67240668547154844982013-11-24T16:03:16.791-06:002013-11-24T16:03:16.791-06:00It may take me a while to complete the ripple. Co...It may take me a while to complete the ripple. Counting and keeping track of where I am in the pattern will take longer than mindless rows of granny stitches. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-11052646390959588172013-11-24T16:02:12.985-06:002013-11-24T16:02:12.985-06:00Cheryl, I had two left hands for years when it cam...Cheryl, I had two left hands for years when it came to crochet, but I persisted. I just kept trying until I finally managed to do it.GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-43715304724826031082013-11-24T16:01:23.116-06:002013-11-24T16:01:23.116-06:00It is early for you guys to have such cold weather...It is early for you guys to have such cold weather. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-58450301241225395172013-11-24T16:00:59.559-06:002013-11-24T16:00:59.559-06:00I think the ripple is going to be fun. I think the ripple is going to be fun. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-79887378693881226192013-11-24T16:00:39.417-06:002013-11-24T16:00:39.417-06:00That color will be one of many that I use in the r...That color will be one of many that I use in the ripple blanket. But the piece pictured here is just a practice piece using some leftovers yarns. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-75153436313773984082013-11-23T17:45:23.164-06:002013-11-23T17:45:23.164-06:00My goodness Gayle, you are going from strength to ...My goodness Gayle, you are going from strength to strength with your crochet, you go for it.....<br />I've tried ripple crochet and pulled it out a couple of times but haven't got the hang of it yet. Obviously, I need to give it another whirl, but I think someone would have to prise me away from the sewing machine at the moment!!<br />Always, nice to have a cosy something to stitch through Winter......have fun.<br /><br />Claire xClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-59034119631062749982013-11-23T09:15:32.105-06:002013-11-23T09:15:32.105-06:00I've found the first few rows of the ripple ar...I've found the first few rows of the ripple are most tedius, after a while you get the hang of it and it flies off your hook. Looking forward to seeing your finished product. Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808242476123222488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-54599904463923631042013-11-22T21:30:57.011-06:002013-11-22T21:30:57.011-06:00I love doing ripples, but it's been so long i ...I love doing ripples, but it's been so long i think I've forgotten how. I made both my boys ripple baby blankets. I love having a project too. Your ripple will be so pretty. Good luck on it.craftyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07400302405215258750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-4375308636559026572013-11-22T20:17:33.914-06:002013-11-22T20:17:33.914-06:00This looks great. Learning to crochet is still on ...This looks great. Learning to crochet is still on my to-do list, but I'm not getting there. I'm putting decluttering and writing at the top of my "do" list and they're pretty happily taking up my time. Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-19409526910436522672013-11-22T19:35:03.788-06:002013-11-22T19:35:03.788-06:00I do like to work on to work on cozy projects at t...I do like to work on to work on cozy projects at this time of the year. Great time to bind those quilts!<br />I wish I could crochet.<br />LindaLady Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120033316991383283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-69172906003184006372013-11-22T11:06:06.036-06:002013-11-22T11:06:06.036-06:00Good for you! Ripple crochet is my favorite I thi...Good for you! Ripple crochet is my favorite I think; however, I'm constantly counting so I don't mess up. I'd like to learn to knit too.lil red henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494641068959278096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-64781298069065933792013-11-22T10:41:07.300-06:002013-11-22T10:41:07.300-06:00Good for you! I don't know hOw to crochet.Good for you! I don't know hOw to crochet. Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-80423518543357151992013-11-22T07:37:41.265-06:002013-11-22T07:37:41.265-06:00I've always love the ripple crochet blankets! ...I've always love the ripple crochet blankets! Never made one myself though... :-( Can't wait to see your baby blanket!Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891642887957584851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-82473028284835836972013-11-22T07:10:59.427-06:002013-11-22T07:10:59.427-06:00Yay! It's a fun pattern and I think you'l...Yay! It's a fun pattern and I think you'll enjoy it as you go. I always like making afghans in the winter:). Have a nice day! Twyla Twyla and Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728570822318577034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8502343100399319583.post-73493377592702837322013-11-22T06:37:03.073-06:002013-11-22T06:37:03.073-06:00I seem to be the same; with having many starts wit...I seem to be the same; with having many starts with my crochet projects. Then it finally comes together. My husband sometimes asks me why I frustrate myself so much; but like you I am determined to get it right! lol Your crochet is looking very pretty; and I like the color.The Tea Lady's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813637655711555894noreply@blogger.com