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Getting Started With Christmas Crochet

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I know it’s likely way too hot where you (and I) live to even think about Christmas crochet, but it’s time.  Unless you want to attempt to crochet around the clock once the calendar hits December 1, 2014, you need to plan ahead.  For me, that means starting on the largest projects first.  So, this is probably the easiest one first. We’ll call it #1.  It’s basically a large rectangle that starts from a simple center motif.  Great for any crocheter who has learned basic stitches and knows how to change colors at the end of a row.  Note, I’m a fan of knotting off at the end of rows.  Purists are not.  For information on the pros and cons of both, please check elsewhere. Looking for more They would also make quick and cute holiday gift ideas. Looking for more Crochet patterns using the Ripple stitch check these out on Etsy

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#2 Afghan looks like a simple ripple – until you see the ends.  They make those pretty rounded ends which are just unusual enough to make this a splendid holiday afghan.  Convert the colors you see to some antique looking Christmas colors like hunter, maroon, and ecru.  What a beauty you’ll have made!

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Then, since I’m such a fan of the round ripple, I found this colorful sample for you.  The pattern is not given, but I’m a fan of Smooth Fox’s pattern, so you can find the link to it below.  Any harmonious combination of Christmas colors would work well, resulting in a special afghan from baby size to one large enough for a couple to snuggle under on the sofa by the fireplace.  Anyone got the hot cocoa?

Probably the best idea is to pull out your favorite afghan pattern, gather some skeins of scrumptious Christmas colors, and work up a afghan that will become special to you and likely considered an heirloom by your children or grandchildren.  The point is, we gotta get going on these now if we are to have them read for the holiday season.  So, dig out the yarn and get busy!

 

Links to free patterns.

Afghan #1

Afghan #2

Afghan #3 (a good substitute for the one for which no pattern source is available)

Comments

  1. Rats – I love to crochet and the ripple afghan is gorgeous, but it’s a knitting pattern. Hope to see a ripple crochet pattern soon–thank you!

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