I’d like to take a moment to pay homage to the most popular design in my career, the Sweetheart Ripple Afghan.
This incredible afghan actually happened quite by accident. I had been working on swatches for several days. I was developing a concept for a book proposal. After developing a unique stitch that gave this reversible effect, I set upon making lots and lots of swatches.
I had made this swatch in red, exactly as pictured above. However, I didn’t realize that there were hearts. I had no idea. I liked it. It was very clever. But, I didn’t know there were hearts.
I set it down after working on it and took a break. When I returned, there it was! The Hearts! My own heart just about jumped out of my chest in excitement. And, incredibly, it was actually in red! It was just meant to be, I guess.
I immediately took a photo and sent it to the editor of Crochet World magazine. I think that was the fastest submission and acceptance I had ever experienced.
That year, the afghan made the cover of the magazine. It was a lovely sight to see on the shelves of magazine stands.
You can now purchase this afghan pattern, along with the others I designed to go with it in a lovely book (both hard copy and PDF download) from Annie’s Attic called Reversible Ripple Afghans.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this would make a stunning gift.
January 17, 2012 at 10:21 pm
I have to say that this afghan is the reason I hunted that back issue of CW down like a mad dog. I HAD to have this pattern! lol It’s so pretty and sweet!
January 17, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Thank you so much!
January 17, 2012 at 11:35 pm
It’s beautiful. Congratulations!
January 30, 2012 at 11:57 am
Wow, that heart afghan it so pretty. Hard to believe it was an “accident”
February 11, 2012 at 11:16 am
Kim, this is my absolute favorite afghan pattern!
April 7, 2012 at 1:05 pm
This design is awesome! I’m horrible at reading patterns. Any chance you will release a pay per view type video?
April 7, 2012 at 5:22 pm
I agree … I bought the book and having a hard time following part of the pattern. This is by the best patter ever!
April 7, 2012 at 5:42 pm
Please let me know if you are having trouble with the modified stitch or with the positioning. Those are the usual culprits. I can direct you to online resources.
May 10, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Hi I am having trouble with row 5, please point me in the right direction for help… thanks. and maybe a video tutorial would be great!! michael selick from http://thecrochetcrowd.com/ is really good at it!
May 10, 2012 at 5:03 pm
As Michael has commented on his Facebook wall, it would be a copyright infringement to do a video showing how to do this afghan. It would be the equivalent of providing the pattern free-of-charge. We can help as much as possible, but showing exactly how to do it is impossible. Please review the crochet-along here: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=93270 There are lots of messages to help you with the pattern.
When I am able to provide videos for my own designs, I do them myself.
April 7, 2012 at 6:24 pm
beautiful, i shop at annies attic ofter, or rather order as that is far far away from me..You are very talented designer……
April 7, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Thank you so much.
April 7, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Absolutely amazing…. I love the heart ripple. I am now anxious to find the pattern. I haven’t picked up my hooks or needles in over a year, but I will pick them up again to try this beauty.
Thank you for sharing your gift.
October 6, 2012 at 1:24 pm
HOLA BUENAS TARDES, ME GUSTA MUCHO ESTA PUNTADA, PERO NO ME SALE LA PUNTADA NO SE SI TENGAS EL PATRON O ALGUN VIDEO, YA VI EL DE YOUTUBE PERO AUN ASI NO ME SALE. GRACIAS
October 6, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Puedes comprar este patron aqui http://www.anniescatalog.com/detail.html?prod_id=82779