It’s finished it’s finished it’s finished! :D
I am SO happy with this blanket, seriously, I can’t stop touching it and feeling it and snuggling up under it and spreading it out to gawk at all the gorgeous stripes… I’m in love.
I used Scheepjes Softfun yarn, my favorite yarn because it’s just so soft, and comes in wonderful colours! I hooked this up in a 4mm hook. The blanket has 21 stripes, where I repeat 7 colours 3 times. I used 14 skeins of Softfun; this blanket is a yarn gobbler! I had little bits left at the end of some skeins, but others I completely ran out of (thank goodness I had just enough to finish the rows!).
I finished the last row with an extra 3 rows of single crochet stitches, to give it a finished look, and to make the ripple more prominent. The finished blanket measures about 1.40 by 1.40. I intended it to be a little longer (and not square) but I had grossly underestimated the amount of yarn I would need to make this blanket bigger! But this size is perfect for snuggling under when I’m on the sofa watching Netflix, so I’m a happy Wink :)
Oh! And the best news: next week there will be a full photo tutorial of this stitch! Hurray! :) (if you can’t wait till then, this free pattern is also available on Ravelry)
xo,
wink
February 14, 2014 at 3:06 pm
Amazing! The texture in this blanket looks really nice. Have you counted the *I don’t know what’s bigger than trebbles* :P ?
February 14, 2014 at 3:10 pm
It’s absolutely beautiful…I’m envious really want that pattern – it’s soooo scrummy. Gorgeous. x
February 14, 2014 at 3:11 pm
That couldn’t be prettier , , ,
February 14, 2014 at 3:13 pm
it looks fab. Your stitching is so incredibly neat and uniform. I tried doing this stitch myself a few weeks ago after reading your last post and it didn’t look anywhere near as perfect. I can’t wait to see your tutorial on this one, because I think I need help:)
My main problem is tension – so hopefully, you can show how to make those double (triple?)trebles nice and tight….
lovely blog by the way!
February 15, 2014 at 12:28 am
Same here i am really looking forward to having the tutorial. The blanket is so lovely.
February 14, 2014 at 3:15 pm
Well done! It’s beautiful….you’ve inspired me to start one of my own. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern.
February 14, 2014 at 3:16 pm
I love it – it’s beautiful. The stitch pattern reminds me of little tiny houses. :)
February 14, 2014 at 3:18 pm
Oh wow! So pretty! I would love to make one myself! Will wait for your photo tutorial. Thank you so much!
February 14, 2014 at 3:25 pm
Love this and yours is soooo much prettier than the Ravelry one. I would never have even looked at the pattern in the R. colors. I wish I could get the hang of reading a chart but I’m going to try this. I’m a new crocheter and it’s not easy for this 78 yr. old brain to wrap around some crochet directions but I’m willing.
February 14, 2014 at 3:33 pm
All I can say ..WOW!!!
February 14, 2014 at 3:43 pm
Looks gorgeuos!! Perfect colors, perfect size Great Job!!
February 14, 2014 at 3:49 pm
Beautiful! Love the colors!!
Kate :}
February 14, 2014 at 4:14 pm
It’s great. Can’t wait for the tutorial. Just starting crocheting.
February 14, 2014 at 4:44 pm
So beautiful. I would be so pleased with this make!
February 14, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Such a gorgeous pattern and so well made! Well done.
February 14, 2014 at 5:09 pm
You are an artiste
February 14, 2014 at 5:47 pm
Wow, this looks beautiful! The colours are perfect, good choices :)
February 14, 2014 at 6:15 pm
I tried this from the Ravelry page……but to no avail. BEAUTIFUL!!!! Can’t wait for your tutorial!!!! I messed up something in the starting row……ugh!!!!
February 14, 2014 at 6:18 pm
Truly beautiful. Your sense of color is what enhances this pattern.
February 14, 2014 at 7:10 pm
I am really enjoying your blog, This is a beautiful afghan.
Some time ago one of the blogs I follow described an afternoon stroll in Antwerp. Since I found out we are going to be in The Netherlands and Belgium this summer, I am trying to get back to that post, but I cannot find it. If you were the author, would you please give me a link to that blog post?
Thank you!
February 14, 2014 at 7:38 pm
Hi Anita,
Unfortunately that wasn’t me! :( But if you ever want to visit Amsterdam or other lovely Dutch places, let me know! I can take you on a tour in the summer :)
xo,
wink
February 14, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Het is werkelijk heel mooi geworden. Je zal wel trots zijn
Groetjes
Patricia x (pats-ditjes-en-datjes.blogspot.be)
February 14, 2014 at 8:40 pm
Love the finished blanket! You used such beautiful colors!
February 14, 2014 at 9:14 pm
It’s gorgeous, no wonder you’re happy with it!
February 14, 2014 at 10:40 pm
STUNNING BEAUTIFUL. I WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT FROM THE DIAGRAMS THAT THE FINISHED BLANKET WOULD TURN OUT SO LOVELY!
February 14, 2014 at 11:12 pm
I can’t wait for the photo tutorial!
February 14, 2014 at 11:19 pm
Too much beauty & vintage in one blanket… I can hardly stand it! Great job, Wink! It’s lovely!
February 14, 2014 at 11:47 pm
This is a wonderful achievement Wink – absolutely stunning blanket with colours just perfect! Joy x
February 15, 2014 at 1:10 am
Love it.
February 15, 2014 at 1:56 am
Gorgeous – can’t wait for the tut and to try it! Your work is awesome!
February 15, 2014 at 2:48 am
Beautiful job! And so unique!
February 15, 2014 at 3:08 am
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Your work is beautiful! xxoo. JO
February 15, 2014 at 4:35 am
What a BEAUTY!!!
February 15, 2014 at 6:45 am
I’m buying yarn today and starting right away! It’s beautiful and interesting too. :-) Have a nice weekend. Regula
February 15, 2014 at 6:19 pm
wooow zooo mooi geworden!! Ik ben al heel erg benieuwd op het patroon!!
Groetjes, Cato (fluffytiger.blogspot.com)
February 15, 2014 at 6:46 pm
Stunning!
February 15, 2014 at 7:15 pm
This sooo gorgeous. I’m off to Ravelry to check out your pattern link now. Thanks.
Ali x
February 15, 2014 at 8:45 pm
It’s gorgeous the colours are divine and beautifully made.
Clare x
February 15, 2014 at 11:02 pm
I absolutely love your blanket and the colours work so well together! thanks for sharing
February 16, 2014 at 7:50 am
that is very pretty Wink. Compared to knitting, I have found crochet to gobble yarn, but you get your results so much faster. :)
February 16, 2014 at 8:57 am
Your blanket is delicious! I love this pattern too and made a scarf in a soft cotton. I also realised that this pattern as well as a bobble one I used in another one was gobbling up yarn with the speed of light! in fact I am thinking of concentrating more on lacy patterns now as it uses less yarn and is lighter, especially when using expensive cotton and bamboo yarns,
February 16, 2014 at 10:09 am
very pretty! A job well done.
February 16, 2014 at 10:58 am
It is absolutely stunning Wink, I love your colour choices they are so bright and fresh….no wonder you can’t stop gawking at it!!
February 16, 2014 at 6:13 pm
Hello and a nice sunday!
It´s a really lovely and beautiful blanket, be proud, great work.
Tina
http://www.mariahoffbeck.blogspot.com
February 21, 2014 at 6:00 am
How can I get softfun in the US??? I love the stitch definition and it looks so soft!!!
February 21, 2014 at 5:21 pm
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
February 22, 2014 at 8:09 am
Your work is so beautiful! I too tried this pattern but gave up because it looked horrible. I can’t wait to see your tutorial!
February 25, 2014 at 9:37 pm
It’s beautiful Wink & I really haven’t seen anything quite like it before either! Maybe a yarn guzzler but it definitely looks worth it
March 14, 2014 at 9:27 pm
Hi I just made this beauty as a baby blanket… SOOOOOOO hapy with the results. TY!
March 25, 2014 at 12:59 am
Trying to make this blanket right now but can’t figure out how to end the treble row and get back to the single row…any help would be appreciated:)
March 25, 2014 at 11:20 am
Cannot wait for pattern/tutorial! Do you think this pattern would work for a scarf?
March 25, 2014 at 11:35 am
I totally think it would work as a scarf! The pattern’s been out for a while now, find it here: https://winkieflash.nl/2014/02/21/free-pattern-vintage-fan-ripple-blanket/
xo,
wink
April 22, 2014 at 5:09 pm
This is GORGEOUS!! Love the color choices!
May 7, 2014 at 10:33 am
Wonderful work perfect tension……………I love this pattern and thank you for sharing this………..my grandson just got married and I want him and his wife to enjoy one
June 11, 2014 at 1:47 pm
I need to find a good substitue for the yarn you used. This is such a gorgeous pattern and the pictures of your finished blanket is just beautiful.