Dogwood Blossom 8 to 16 Point Round Ripple Pattern

this is so beautiful..

Monica,  your latest afghan is just absolutely gorgeous.  I showed it to a friend of mine and she is going to make it just as soon as she finishes the project she is working on now.  Me too!!!  LOL

Rose

Rose - be sure to post a link to pics when you are done - I would love to see what you two do with the pattern.

Wow!  That is really amazing.  I can not imagine completing something like this.

This really beautiful . I don't crochet and never did learn how to follow a pattern let alone make up my own .

I really love the creativity of making my own patterns.  It is fun and fulfilling.

Really pretty

Hello

    Do you know if Monica is still emailing on here?  I've tried many times, but she isn't reponding.

 

Thanks

Beautiful, and the thread you used is so creative.  I love the colors.  Thanks for sharing it with us. 

Monica - that is really lovely (and having made a couple of plain round ripples myself, I really admire not only your work, but your patience!)

What a lovely blanket! If I have the time, I may attempt to make one before the summer is over. I love it! :) Thanks so much for sharing all of your hard work with us!!!

That is really beautiful.  What a treasure it will be for the new parents.  I'm sure that little baby girl will adore it.  You are so talented!  Your Grandma Consler used to crochet all the time.  Maybe that's who is inspiriting you from behind the scenes.

It is a beautiful blanket.  Hope to try to make one soon.  Thanks.

I wish I could follow crochet patterns better.  I would love to make this.

Sarina, if you need help just let me know.  You can always post your questions here.

Thats lovely but its beyond my skill range.  Thanks for sharing.

It is actually not as hard as it looks, but would take an intermediate crocheter to make it.

This is just so beautiful!  You are pretty awesome to be making your own patterns.  WOW - you should do some pattern books.

Oh my gosh Monica-I tip my crochet hook to you-lol

That is absolutely beautiful!

So is your butterfly!

pretty

This is really beautiful!  I love the colors and the pattern.  Makes me wish I knew how to do this.

Jamie -- I plan on posting instructions on crocheting and offering an online class.  Join my group so you can keep up with information on when it is offered.

Thank you Monica, I'm off to do that now.  I've tried to learn in the past, just never got it down.

Once you get the hang of it, you will love it, Jamie!  It is such a stress reliever for me.  Plus, I get money from Gather for posting about it here, so it is a win win situation.

I doubt that I will have time to make one of these myself but it is very pretty. You are skilled.

Well, depending on your skill level, it won't take as long as you might think.  This uses a large hook (which I LOVE!!!) which makes it go a lot faster.  I think I spent about a week and a half working on it, including writing the pattern as I went. 

Actually that's not bad time, it would probably take me a lot longer though. I am still working on a blue sweater I started for myself before Christmas. I just haven't had the time to get to it. I spend most of my time on Gather now.

I have projects like that too - always more than one going on at a time and some wait a long time before they get completed.

oops  == that was me, not Donna = she is my MIL and was still signed in when I commented.

This is so beautiful. My first round ripple baby blanket pattern came from a old Learn to Crochet book.(baperback) Your center is much nicer then theres. I made mine up in graduating sizes of rows of either white or baby varigated yarn. For my nephew. Who is now 16. His mom said it was very easy to roll it and make a great side bolster too.

Love your work. Keep it up.

Laura D.

I have done others with different centers too but like this best as well.  I have always thought these make good toy blankets to lay the baby on the floor with toys.

Hi, I just joined and love your afghan patterns.  I can't print out your patterns and was wondering if you could PDF them.

Diana - I have never done that, so I am not sure.  I can copy/paste it into an e-mail to you or put it in word for you.  Would that work?  I plan on adding a printer friendly version soon which will have no comments and smaller pics, but I have never done PDF before.  Walk me through it and I will be glad to try.

I have a question for anybody out in Crochet Land.  Why does my edges curl up when I making a border?  Do I have to many stitches or not enough.  I crochet a throw,better know as a small afghan and when I start to pick up the stitches to make the border and I've gone around the afghan anumber a rows, the darn thing starts to curl up on me.

Any help would be appreciated.

C

Try loosening your tension as  your crochet the edge.  Perhaps you are crocheting too tightly.  Also, decrease the number of stitches around.  You could also try crocheting the edge with a hook one size larger than the one you used to crochet the afghan.

Thanks Carolyn

It's not my tension I don't think.   I asked Jean L. ( the one that written books on crochet)  from crochetpartners and I suggested using a larger hook .  She said no, but I think that's what I'm going to do the next afghan. I would say that my crocheting is a bit on the loose side. I saw someone with the finished afghan, and theirs didn't roll at all. I'm talking about the edges.  Someone also suggested to lightly steam it and gently  press it out so the edges don't curl.

 

Thanks so very much for your help

 

C

Cathrine, I think the larger hook will work.  Oddly enough, sometimes using a smaller hook works too.  Play around with it and see what happens.

I have found that when the edges curl (or draw up) there are not enough stitches.  When the edges ripple there are too many stitches.  When making borders (especiallly on the sides) you have to go slowly on that first row of edging to make sure it isn't drawing up.  If it starts to draw up, pull out the stitches where drawing up occurs and add a few more so it looks even and flat.

Hi Joy

     When I was picking up the stitches to make the border, the blanket was lying flat.  I sc around the entire blanket and it seemed like it was going to work out OK.  But then when I went around again, which would be the 4th round, that's when things started to look strange.  So I ripped it out again for the upmteenth time and started again.  I have never had so much trouble with borders as Ihave from this blanket.  Finally I said that's it, I am not ripping this out again, so I did a couple more rows of sc and then 1 row of dc and finished with reversed crochet stitch and that was the end of my border.

Monica, your Dogwood Blossom Ripple Afghan is breathtaking.  I'm going to crochet it, only I'm going to use a size 10 thread and size 7 steel hook to make it doily size.  A pair of these on my bedside tables will be lovely.  Also make nice Christmas gifts for someone.

Thanks for sharing the pattern with us.

Carolyn Geoffrey

That is a great idea Carolyn - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post pictures when you are done.  I really want to see how that turns out.  Can I be on your Christmas gift list?  LOL

This is so pretty.  I wish I could crochet.

Lee, I am offering online beginner crochet lessons.  Check out the first lesson: Crochet 101-01.  You can learn to crochet something like this by starting with something simpler.

wow, that looked like a much smaller hook stitch in the pictures than an 8.  i've got a baby blanket to make for a friend, but they are more of the funky kinda people than traditional, so i get to have a lot of fun playing around.

Funky is fun!  I am about to write the pattern for the afghan I use in my logos - which is a blanket I planned on using as a play blanket for a baby.  It has bright, fun colors.

I love the pattern, and I really want to make this!!

Show me pics when you do, Donna.  I would love to see it!

Monica, I love this afghan. Thank you for sharing your pattern. I have a ? on row 4 of the dogwood square. It says to turn then etc. why? It doesn't look as nice to me when I turn,  then I have the wrong side row facing when I start to sew the squares in place. Is it right or a typo? Just asking? I am waiting to sew my squares on the first part then when I am done I will post a picture. I am using white soft pink shocking pink and a varigated print called BonBon. This one is for my 17 month old granddaughter. She LOVES brights.  ginger

Ginger, on a granny square you can turn or not turn, but I prefer turning because I think it makes the hole smaller.  I can't wait to see what you have done.

Monica, your work is superb and I envy your talent!  I can't wait to make this afghan!  It is gorgeous!  I also love the one shown on your title page in greens and blues!  You are truly an artist! Thank you for sharing your visions!

I am working on writing up that pattern soon.  I made it a while back ut did not write the pattern as I went.  I love the colors in that one too.  My 15 yr old SIL loved it so much I gave it to her, though I considered it a baby blanket.

Beautiful, I'm going to lay in the supplies to start this right away.  Thanks for shaing with the world.

 

Suzie

You are welcome!  Post pics when you are done!

Thanks to everyone that emailed me about my borders.

YW - I am getting someone to come here and tell how to make clickable pictures in comments (clickable to a larger version posted elsewhere in Gather).  Check it out and post pictures soon.

Hello again Monica!

There are two ways you can go about this:

• Provide members with the code that not only displays the image of their pattern/afghan, but also makes the image 'clickable'.  This will take readers to the larger photo of the work, or to their post, group, etc.
• Provide only the code for displaying the image (as you did on my post), and then instruct members to use the new 'link' button on the comment editor to make the image 'clickable', in the same way that you would make comment text into a link.

Of the two options, I think the first one is preferable. If your members have the knowledge/skill required to modify HTML to add an image location (URL), then they should also be able to add a URL to the content display page for their work.

If you have any questions about how to do this, please let me know.

Come take a look at my afghan. Testing to see if this works. If it does I will post how I did it.

Okay, I wrote the instructions: How to Create Clickable Images in Your Comments - HTML LESSON.

it's gorgeous! I plan to post a link to this pattern in my blog tomorrow....

Thank you so much, Robin.  I really appreciate the exposure.  Feel free to leave a link to your blog here.

here it is

http://crochetinglessons.blogspot.com/

Your blog is great.  I would like to add it as a link on my crochet groups.  Is this the address I should use, or does this only take the reader to that particular day's blog?

that will take you to the blog itself, not just that particular day's blog.

thank you

Thanks for the pattern, will try this one.

To anyone on here!

Could someone please tell me how to attach a photo to send to Monica.

 

Thanks

Sorry Cattrine.  I was offline for a few days while we were between internet services.  You can learn how to insert a clickable image in a comment where all can see if you want.  First, go to share on Gather and then go to photos.  Upload your photos and then follow the directions from my post: How to Create Clickable Images in Your Comments - HTML LESSON.  Or you can send me an e-mail.  If you need help, let me know.  Sharing it on Gather is best, because then we can all see it!

I just wanted to know how to add a picture, so you can see what my border looks like on this b.blanket.   No matter what I do, it stills curls on the edges.

how would you go about making this a larger blanket it's beautiful great job

Hi Selene!  If you are a fairly skilled crocheter you can do this by remembering a few rules:

1). Each time you add a row, the points stitch totals go up by 2 stitches (one stitch is added on each side of the point).

2).Instead of putting on the border after row 24, you would make 4 rows of color c.  Start Color C in one of the points.  Without doing it I cannot tell you how many dc's you will do, but when you are three stices from the bottom of the point, you will do 1 hdc, then one sc, and then you will skip the next two stitches and work your way up the point again, making sure to put five dc's in the very top stitch of each point.

3).  You would then put two rows of color b in, following the same rules as previous.

4).  You could then either put more squares in to increase the points again, or add 3 rows of white.

5).  You would then do 2 rows of color b again.  This completes one section and you could either add the border at this point or repeat more sections. 

This is very generalized and I cannot guarnatee your results, but if you do make it bigger I would love to see the results!  You can post the picture on Gather, then use the following tutorial to add a clickable image in a comment here so we all can see it: How to Create Clickable Images in Your Comments - HTML LESSON.  If you need additional help, contact me.

This patern is absolutely beautiful - can't wait to try it.  Expecting my first granddaughter and I have to make it.  Poor thing isn't here yet and I am up to my nose in afghans and baby booties.  Your talent is amazing.

Mary

Congratulations on the coming granddaughter!  I would love to see pics when you are done - and pics of the baby too!  I would like to see what else you are making too.  You can share it in my group Love to Crochet.

This is a beautiful pattern and I should have know you were from Tennessee, dogwood is the state tree, or should be.  I love dogwoods and I will probably use this pattern more than once, it is beautiful.

I love dogwoods too - and as a Christian, dogwoods have special significance to me - they represent the cross.  There is an anonymous poem out there about it, so when I see dogwoods, I think of Jesus.

I'm not christian but I was raised baptist.  I was paralized in a car wreck a few years ago and crossed between worlds more times than I care to know or remember.  In my time on the other side I learned many things and one of them is that all paths lead to the same end so follow to one right for you instead of the one someone else wants you to. 

   I believe in one god only I beieve in Mother instead of Father.

I am working this pattern for a friend of mine.  She has ordered two baby  blakets from me and I was looking for ideas when I found this pattern and gather.  It is an absolutey beautiful pattern.  She asked me to change the dark pink to green so I did.  It is coming out great.  Oh and I got the yarn for both blankets so when she pays me it will be 80$  50 for my time and 30 for the yarn, but when you are using the same colors in two blankets, it saves money to by the giant scenes.

would love to print pattern but can't unless adobe form

Lorraine - I have two options for you. 

1. I created a printer friendly version that cuts out the comments and uses smaller pictures.  The link to it is at the top of this pattern page.  Once you go to that page, use the "print" link that Gather provides at the bottom of the pattern and it removes more of the ads and puts it in format to fit a sheet of paper.

2. Someone made a pdf for this pattern for me, and I can e-mail you with it if you would like - just private message me with your e-mail address.

Let me know if you need anything else.  I would love to see pics when you are done!

Hi Monica

   Would u happen to know where I can get a free pattern for a shrug for an adult?  I would like just a simple one that covers the arms and part of your back.

 

Thanks

Thanks Monica. This is a very pretty pattern.

Very, very beautiful! I made one as a gift in orchids and purples and it turned out great I have been looking for weeks for baby crochet patterns that are not copyrighted or that allow resale of items crocheted using their pattern, but I am not having any luck Monica's Dogwood Blossum is one of the most exciting patterns I've come across and it states "Items made from pattern may be sold". Monica, are any more of your patterns okay for resale? I am not talented enough to creat my own patterns but pretty good at following other peoples. Please, does anyone know where else I might find crochet baby patterns that would allow me to sell the finished crocheted items using that pattern? Everything I find is copyrighted and will not allow items to be sold. Any help would be truly appreciated, and once again, BEAUTIFUL!
Thanks,

Thanks Carol. All of my patterns are fine for resale of the items made from them. In fact, unless the person states that you cannot resell an item made from a pattern, you can sell what you make. I am not quite sure why people say to not sell items made from their patterns - number one because it is nearly impossible to enforce, other than the honor code. Even if they did find out you were selling items from their pattern, it would be more costly to sue you than it would be worth. But, nonetheless, some people want to worry themselves over it. You should know that just because a pattern is copyrighted does not mean that you cannot sell the item you make. The pattern itself is copyrighted - meaning you cannot take my pattern and sell IT -- the pattern. The item you make from the pattern is yours - not the pattern writer's. So unless they specifically say do not sell items made from this pattern, assume you can sell it. I personally say please do sell the items - and give me credit to the pattern when asked about it. I want the crocheting industry to grow, and by allowing people to sell items, I help that industry to grow. Good luck!

God bless you............

You too, Carol!

There was an error in round 3 of the dogwood square - it has been corrected. If you find any errors, please do let me know - I will greatly appreciate it.

i am soooooooo glad to see this correction! i was working on the blanket last night, tried this rnd 3 times before i gave up entirely confused. i did make one change, i didn't like the look of the dark pink so i used the coordinates yellow instead, its sooo pretty so far, looks like a flower already =] ty soooo much for the pattern, monica, you do beautiful work.

Shauna - I would love to see it when you finish - post pics!

I'm currently crocheting your beautiful Dogwood Blossom Round Ripple baby afghan pattern, and I need a bit of help, please, with the dogwood squares. At the end of round 2 (after crocheting with the green) am I suppose to have a total of 8 chain 2's and 8 popcorns, or am I suppose to have a total of 4 chain 2's and 8 popcorns? I'm confused. Thank you so much for your help.

A total of 4 chain 2's and 8 popcorns. Hope this helps. You can look at the pictures above for additional help.

i'm allllllmost done with mine! on the border row as of last night, will post pictures when is all done =]

Monica,

My Yahoo Group is going to start this as a CAL on 9/24//09. We haven't started but have a question already. Is there a gauge? We are wondering about using an L hook with the Baby Coordinates, since it is listed as a sports weight.

Thank you, for your beautiful pattern.

Hi Suzetta! I am excited to hear your group is doing this and would love to be able to come see what everyone else is doing and will gladly answer any questions that come up, if needed.

I have never been one to go by gauge, but do have one of these here if someone will tell me how to report gauge I will add it to the pattern. Others have told me they chose different yarns and different hook sizes and it turned out fine - probably a little smaller than mine. I have always liked using big hooks because especially with this yarn it gives you a more lacey, delicate look. Bigger hooks also make the end results more soft than those done with the same yarn and a smaller hook.

So to provide gauge, do I just measure from point to point after about the 4th or 5th row? Let me know and I will get the afghan out and measure it, or I can start a new one and measure it at some point if that would be better.

My e-mail address is monicajkennedy@gmail.com - feel free to contact me there as well.

Hi Monica

I'm not sure if I'm on the right site to ask a question, but here goes. I have made a baby dress and the neck and I would like to make the neck smaller, the trouble is that the dress is completed now, but I don't like how the neck looks. Have you got a answer that could help me.

Thanks

Cathrine

Cathrine, I have no experience in making clothes. perhaps someone else here does and will respond to you. Good luck!

Hi Monica... new to this site... but not to crocheting... I have been crocheting since my second son was born almost 26 years ago... the woman that taught me to crochet said it was important for your first project to be something you really wanted to do... so that you would keep going when you were tempted to quit... :) This is the prettiest star afghan I have ever seen... anxious to try it and feel like it will be one of my favorites... BUT I am having trouble with some of the directions??? particularly in regards to attaching the dogwoods squares.... HELP!!!

Sorry... I had other things on my mind when I read the directions the first time... I got it lol

Glad you were able to figure it out. I would love to see pics when you are done!