Crocheted Waterfall

I haven't been to a bridal shower for a long time.  I just didn't know many eligible young people for a while.  But a year or so ago, I realized that some of my sons' friends were entering that stage, and figured I'd better prepare.  The Waterfall Throw pattern seemed like a good place to start.  It went quickly, using thick chenille Bernat Blanket yarn.  I'm not sure it turned out to be a "throw" size--that's one of my nearly 6-foot boys holding it up.  But I like big afghans.  I finally gave it to a bride who's not that tall, but is marrying a much taller young man.  It should keep him covered--if she'll let it go!

Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket

My friend asked me to crochet an afghan for her sister's baby, and sent me a picture she'd found on Pinterest.  I haven't been able to find that particular shot, so I won't share it with you, but it was a ripple afghan in rainbow colors, with white ripples in between.  It looked like a fun project.

To make sure I got the ripples right, I followed the Easy Ripple Afghan by SusanB.  I used my favorite I hook, and (mostly) Red Heart Super Saver yarn.  I stitched two rows in each color, alternating Soft White with these colors:

• Dark Orchid
• Medium Purple
• Royal
• Turqua
• Paddy Green
• Tea Leaf
• Cornmeal
• Lemon
• Carrot
• Red Heart With Love Tigerlily
• Burgundy
• Cherry Red
• Light Raspberry
• Baby Pink

I followed the pattern for a 40 inch wide afghan, envisioning a standard 40"x60" size.  By the time I'd gone through all the colors once, the blanket was more of a square.  My friend thought 40"x40" was a good size, so I finished it off with three rounds of single crochet in Soft White.  If you want a longer afghan, I'd recommend stitching three rows in each color, or starting the colors over again until you reach the size you like.  

I used about 12 ounces of Soft White yarn, and about half an ounce of each color.  So I have plenty of colors left for more Rainbow Ripple baby blankets, or other vibrant projects!