Rather than tidy away leftover yarn from The Blackberry Ripple I just grabbed a hook and began another star ripple blanket. It’s such a neat little pattern by Celeste Young and can be found here on Ravelry.
The first, made a few years ago, I gave to my hairdresser for her new baby. She used it as a car blanket and said it was a perfect size. The second I sent off to Knit for Peace along with the Baby Hexagon blanket and the Squares and Stripes blanket. I’m not sure what I’ll do with this third one; I’m not making it for any reason other than to make something new. Ahem, also after my Dry Lent finishes I thought it might be good to take to the pub, when I meet up with other crafty people, as it’s simple and easy. You know what I’m saying?!
I’m still listening to The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon (still very good) and have picked up The Cursed Child by J.K Rowling et al once again.
Ginny has decided to stop hosting the Yarn Along, while I thoroughly support her decision I am sad because I’ve enjoyed joining in so much. I’m wondering if I could host a similar weekly link-up? But it obviously requires participants…
The Little Room of Rachell 
I really like the colors you’re working with. This pattern looks fun to make and is a nice change from the usual back and forth like a typewriter.
That’s a good analogy!
Thanks Stefanie.
I really like your purples, stands out much more (for me) than the pastels. I’ve downloaded the pattern just in case, you know, on the odd chance that…well, that the right arm ever finds itself stretching out to actually PICK UP a hook ever again…. :(
Thank you! That’s a point – when did you last crochet? You’ll be thrown out of the community …QUICK! Grab a hook! X
I’m in exile…..:(
Never tried a circular blanket like that. Lovely colours and looks so perfect! Look forward to seeing how it progresses.
Thank you Jane, that’s a lovely compliment.
I imagine it could probably be quite a good scrap buster as each row could be a different colour.
I enjoy star blankets, I’ve made mini ones as part of bunny comforters for friends babies and they are lovely to make, and very pretty! I love the idea of taking part in the yarn along, but I don’t read or crochet fast enough to make it interesting, I’m still reading the book I started at christmas…..
That new circular ripple has very pretty colors.. I will look forward to seeing it grow. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)