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Friday, March 23, 2012

Bobble Zigzags

 
What does one do when one's small 1400 sq ft home starts getting taken over by the following?:
 
and this: 

and then one stumbles across a pattern in this book called "Bobble Zigzags".
 Ooooo, I love the way that sounds:
"Bobble Zigzags", "Bobble Zigzags", "Bobble Zigzags", 
I want to keep saying it and saying it!

Well then..one starts this, of course....
 
No rhyme or reason to the color pattern; as a color pattern could prompt another 
"I ran out of this color" yarn run, 
and the idea is to use what one has.
The rule - one can only use one's stash unless one runs out of white.
One can never have enough white!

Bobble Zigzags!!!
There, I had to write it one more time to get it out of my system. 
I feel much better now. :-)

(Completion of this afghan will be in a forthcoming post.)

Have a good weekend and be sure to check back for week 2 of 5 of the
Crochet-A-Long this Tuesday, March 27th.

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23 comments:

  1. hooksandyarnsMarch 23, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    That is such a pretty pattern - and the colors are gorgeous. :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 23, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    I am in love with the colors and the pattern! I'm going to have to find that book soon to take care of a certain overwhelming collection....thanks for sharing!

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  3. priscillaMarch 23, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Love this !!! So pretty !

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  4. sweetpetuniababyMarch 23, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    What a fun afghan! Bobble zigzags...that is fun to say! I can't wait to see the finished blanket. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. IngaMarch 23, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    You're making a really nice version of a zig zag afghan. I've never seen it with bubbles before. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed. :o)

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  6. CaroleMarch 23, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Wow Astri, this is stunning! Beautiful colours and a gorgeous pattern. I'm going to see if I can get hold of this book. You have such fabulous yarns in the US.....lucky you!
    Have a great weekend :-)
    Carole x

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  7. CaroleMarch 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Wow Astri, this is stunning! Beautiful colours and a gorgeous pattern. I'm going to see if I can get hold of this book. You have such fabulous yarns in the US.....lucky you!
    Have a great weekend :-)
    Carole x

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  8. DiggerMarch 23, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Bobble Zigzag...Bobble Zigzag...say it again...=)

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  9. laydilykeMarch 23, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    So pretty and a really nice look. Great job!

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  10. Flora's DIYMarch 23, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Thanks Lizzie
    Love the colors and the pattern I guess I will have to get the book ...you do great work...
    Flora (www.facebook.com/thesilverthimble)

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  11. Mrs. MicawberMarch 23, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    "Zigzag Bobbles" is also intoxicatingly addictive to say. I can't decide which is more fun.

    What a bright and happy afghan! A good way to tame the erupting yarn volcano. (I have one in my living room too - a yarn volcano I mean.)

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  12. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 23, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    I've never done a bobble or a zigzag so I am sure I would never figure the two out at the same time. It looks great! Now I can't get BOBBLE ZIGZAGS out of my head. :) I sat and crocheted using what I have around me -- my same little space on the loveseat is a big mess from all the yarn. I must clean it up today. Have a good one! Tammy

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  13. Jo-anne BlossyMarch 24, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    That looks amazing. I love the colours you've used it looks bright & cheery.

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  14. SharmMarch 24, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    I've been thinking about having a go at making a zigzag afghan, this has really inspired me & once I can achieve that ..... then maybe Bobble Zig Zag!!!

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  15. Jane DelcambreMarch 24, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    How beautiful this is! I've done bobbles & ripples, but never did them together like THIS! It's absolutely gorgeous Astri. Love it!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Wooow, that pattern looks so awesome! :D Very summery too; I suspect this will be a big hit when it's finished!
    xo,
    wink

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  17. CarolineMarch 24, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    LOOOOOve it!

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  18. Sonja frå SunnfjordMarch 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Nydelig teppe!

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  19. AstriMarch 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Oh my goodness, I never thought a quickly thrown together afghan from the stash would generate so many wonderful comments. Thank you all so very much!

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  20. Maya KuzmanMarch 26, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    This is really spectacular!
    Love the pattern and the colors!

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  21. LeahMarch 27, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Oh wow hon - this is a stunning pattern! I adore it. Was it very tricky to do?
    Leah
    xx

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  22. AstriMarch 28, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Thank you Little Treasures!

    Leah - it was quite simple to make. Just sc ripple rows with a bobble row. Lots of fun and it works up fast in spite of it's density.

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  23. SandyMarch 30, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Oh, my, Astri, I love your ripple. I have the book and found the stitch and I don't know if I would have chosen it for a ripple if I hadn't seen yours all finished. It is just stunning...I just love your colors. I have to go to Michaels tomorrow and get some new yarn. I've been inspired. Thank you so much! I needed a new project to get me going and ripples are so much fun to do.

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