Tag Archives: Ripple blanket

Crochet: time for the next challenge

Posted on October 15, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

So – at the start of this year I promised myself that I would re-learn to crochet, and more specifically that I would learn how to do a ripple blanket. Which I did, with the expert and brilliant help of … Continue reading →

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Ripple blanket no.1 – and more

Posted on May 19, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

I tried something new and (I thought) difficult; it turned out to be really really easy.  And such fun to do. Ripple blanket no. 1 now finished, and given away yesterday as a birthday present.  Ripple blanket no. 2 well … Continue reading →

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A yarny diversion: this way please!

Posted on April 4, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’ve hit a temporary diversion – I’ve run out of several colours for the ripple blanket.  My tension must be looser than hers. I’ve been to our local yarn shop but they don’t have most of the colours I need, … Continue reading →

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Haven’t you grown!

Posted on March 17, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

“Haven’t you grown chucheleh!”, usually accompanied by an uncomfortable squeeze of a cheek (mine).  This was the normal greeting we had as children when meeting one of our collection of great aunts.  We cousins called it The Aunts’ Revenge.  It … Continue reading →

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Crochet kit

Posted on March 16, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

I like to keep things neat tidy.  Sometimes I even manage it.  And so far I have with my crochet. The ripple blanket has lots of different colours in it (15 to be precise), and I’m following Lucy’s recipe for … Continue reading →

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Winter sunshine

Posted on February 20, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

Monday was a tough day.  We had some difficult things to get through.  But the sun was shining and the sky was a brilliant blue, so when all the hard stuff was done with I took myself out to my … Continue reading →

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Relaxing at the weekend

Posted on February 9, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

What a lovely mix of life-enhancing moments – the perfect antidote to a week full of hard work, minor illness, and demanding responsibilities. A walk to a high place with a view, a bench, a flask and a (home baked) … Continue reading →

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Rippling away

Posted on January 30, 2015 by deborah @ the magic jug

I learnt to crochet many many years ago (not far short of 50!).  I never learnt to read a pattern, or to do fancy stitches.  But that didn’t stop me starting my first ever business in Y2 at secondary school. … Continue reading →

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