Poppy Patchwork


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Sunday 11 November 2018

WOW, I finished





Whilst I love this ripple blanket, I'm not completely happy with it, I used all the colours three times, and had enough to do more rows, I am not happy with the size. The first photo shows it on the bed it's was made for, and you can see it does cover the bed but with very little falling down the side showing and even less on the other side. When I started, I measured the chain row across the bed slightly stretched, as I thought the design would lay flat, BUT I did not allow for the ripple effect which shortened the width.
I kept going because I did not want to unpick, and I still won't unpick. I loved the random way I have used each colour, never planning more than two colours ahead, it has been very fluid all through. As the biggest project I have made, I have enjoyed every moment.
So last night I sent photo's to my sister asking if she would like to purchase it for her craft stall, for just the cost of the yarn as a one off item. She loved it and wanted it for her sitting room, she has new sofa's and would love this to drape, so I have sold it, now I am going online to order more yarn, this time I will get two balls of each colour, not including the 4 colours I already have, I am staying with Patons, Baby Smiles, 4ply, I love the feel in my hands. The extra yarn will allow me to make it much wider and the full length of this bed.
I have nothing to add to my stash list as the replacement yarns are just cheaper than the amount my sister is paying for this, because without the sale, I would not be purchasing yarn to redo this blanket.
I am pleased and excited to be starting another ripple blanket, and at this time of year it will keep we warm as I am making it.
I'm getting a bit fed up with all this rain!!

14 comments:

  1. Great result! You have made a beautiful blanket but I understand your frustration that it was not how you wanted it to be. Hope the new yarn arrives soon. Happy crocheting!

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  2. That blanket is lovely! Your sister is one lucky lady. I started a rile blanket but have put it aside until after Christmas as there is too much else which needs doing.

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  3. Beautiful job Marlene, how lovely that your sister wanted it for herself.

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  4. It does look nice and cosy, your sister is going to love snuggling under it on her sofa. A great swap - cash for craft!

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  5. How wonderful! It was a great success! You enjoyed making it and your sister will enjoy using it and more yarn for you! Happy Happy! Best, Jane x

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  6. I would cry doing all that work and it not being right. But you've had an excellent outcome to the situation.

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  7. This is really beautiful. Congratulations on finishing it!

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  8. Your blanket is FANTASTIC! Great job.

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  9. It really is lovely, I intend on making a great granny square blanket with all my oddments of DK yarn next year. I am also eyeing up the 4 ply thinking of a cosy memories blanket.

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  10. I think it looks great, and so nice that your sister wanted it for herself :)

    All the best Jan

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  11. Your blanket is beautiful....no wonder your sister wanted it!

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  12. That blanket is awesome 😀 such a great finish.

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  13. Your blanket looks wonderful Marlene, you did a great job.
    Glad your sister wanted it, it would have been a shame for it to be put away.

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  14. I think it’s beautiful. I was going to suggest adding a few rows of border to make it wider but you came up with a great solution. Your sister is going to love it!

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