It's finally here, my 100th pattern! And this is a very special one, as it comes with a story. The Vintage Wobble Afghan is an old, almost lost stitch pattern, rescued and re-interpreted for today!
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This One Has a Back Story!
A little while ago, Tami Lemons posted an intriguing photo and request on the Moogly Facebook page. It was an afghan pattern her Great Aunt Ernestine had made - but like many of her generation, she never wrote it down! I'll let Tami tell you the story:
My Great Aunt Ernestine was 95, and I was staying with her at night, so she could remain in her home. She was an avid crocheter and knitter. In fact, she did all kinds of crafts! Anyway, her arthritis in her hands would not let her work with yarn any longer, and I was bragging about her afghans, and asked if she had the patterns for them. She said 'Yes!, Right up here!" and pointed to her temple.
So, I thought it would be a great way to keep her mind focused, if she could recite the patterns from her head, and walk me thru making them. She did! We made 6 afghans. An Apache Tears, a Navajo afghan, some granny squares, a granny stripe, and of course, this one! This was the second one, with the granny stripe being the first. I was a novice, but she told me every step to take. After the granny squares, I realized she was declining, so I wrote down the patterns for the last two. the Navajo and Apache tears. But, I failed to journal this one....It was wonderful times. I miss her dearly!
And this is where I came in! Tami and I both searched and searched, but were unable to find a pattern that looked exactly like her photo. So taking the bull by the horns, studying the photo, and playing with some yarn, I was able to decipher the pattern. Now Tami has generously allowed me to share what Great Aunt Ernestine called her "Wobble Blanket" with all of you! I'm so honored!
The original was worked as a scrapghan of sorts - each row in a different color, beautiful in those classic vintage colors. For the one I made, I kept every row a different color, but I worked it up with an ombre effect- my own modern touch. Either way you make it, it's a wonderful, fun crochet afghan pattern - a modern take on the wobble crocheted afghan granny used to make!
Vintage Wobble Afghan
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US - J, 6.00 mm hook (Furls Fiberarts)
2900 yds total Red Heart With Love (Medium/4 weight yarn) - 8 skeins total
Colorways Shown:
A. Navy
B. True Blue
C. Mallard
D. Pewter
E. Blue Hawaii
F. Iced Aqua
G. Bluebell
H. White
Gauge: 13 sts x 6 rows = 4" in pattern (but don't stress it - it's a blanket!)
Size as written: 47"W x 66"L
To change the size: Work in a multiple of 12 plus 7, plus 2 for the starting chain
Helpful Links and Tutorials
Vintage Wobble Afghan Video Tutorial
Tunisian Version of the Vintage Wobble Afghan by Dela Wilkins
Note: Each row is worked in a different color. You can use the color striping pattern of your choice, or you can follow along with the ombre pattern I used. To do so, see below the pattern for the color scheme.
Vintage Wobble Afghan Chart: (see photo below re: dc2tog instructions)
Vintage Wobble Afghan Stitch Instructions:
Row 1: Ch 153. Dc in the 6th ch from the hook (skipped chs count as first dc and skip 2). [Dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the same ch. *Skip 3 ch, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch, dc2tog over the next 3 ch (skip center ch), [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch. Skip 3, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the next ch. Repeat from * 11 times, until 3 ch remain. Skip 2 ch, dc in the last ch. Break yarn, finish off, and turn.
Row 2: With next color, join to first st with a sl st and ch 3 (or use Standing Dc). Skip 2 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the ch sp. *Skip 3 sts, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the ch sp, dc2tog in between the posts on either side of the dc2tog of the previous round (see closeup photo below). Skip the next st, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the ch sp. Skip 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in the ch sp. Repeat from * 11 times, until 3 sts remain. Skip 2 sts, dc in the last st (top of the ch 3). Break yarn, finish off, and turn.
Rows 3 - 104: Repeat Row 2.
Edging: Sc evenly around or use edging pattern desired. I recommend 2 sc around each dc post on the sides of the afghan, but use whatever you think looks best!
The Color Scheme for the Ombre Version
See the letters above for the colors used - or come up with 8 colors of your own and give each a letter to use this pattern! Start with the darkest color and arrange them in the order desired, and write the letter for each on the label - easy peasy. I recommend you print this part out and cross off each row as you go. You can use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of this post to print out the whole pattern or just this chart, as needed.
Et voila! Whether you use the ombre version, your own stripe pattern, or make it as a scrapghan, the Vintage Wobble Afghan is a great pattern, and I'm so happy to be able to share it with you! Many thanks to Tami Lemons and Great Aunt Ernestine as well - it was a wonderful gift to be able to bring this pattern back to life!
The Fine Print
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Tami Lemons says
Thank you soooo much! I am so happy that you were able to refresh this 🙂 And I absolutely love the colors you chose! YOU are amazing!
Tamara Kelly says
I have to thank YOU Tami! Thank you for bringing this to me, and trusting me with sharing it. <3 It is an honor!
Tami Lemons says
🙂 You are a genius!
Kate says
What a sweet story! Thank you for sharing and thank you for another amazing pattern 🙂
Blessings 🙂
Emily B says
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! And more so special since it's an "older" pattern. There is just something so nostalgic and connective about crocheting the same pattern many women before you have. And I love the modern ombre touch
Corina Gray says
It is beautiful!!!
Cecilia says
Very Beautiful! I have Van Gogh's "Starry Night" as my desktop picture right now and this blanket matches -perfectly-! Awesome!
pam rapp says
What a touching story ...love the pattern ..
Gigi Lee says
Congratulations on your 100th designs!
Gigi Lee says
Congratulations on your 100th design! It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing so much.
Cecilia says
Very Beautiful! And by chance I have Van Gogh's "Starry Night" as my desktop picture right now and this blanket matches -perfectly-! Awesome!
Tamara Kelly says
Oh wow, that's one of my favorite paintings! I'm tickled!
Barbara de Bruin-Karnekamp says
Gorgeous !!!
Leticia Jurado says
WOW! this is a beautiful pattern thank you Tami for allowing Moogly to share with all of us.
Congrats on your 100th pattern I love them all, you are awesome 🙂
Tami Lemons says
It is my pleasure! Glad Yall are loving it 🙂 It is a favorite of mine 🙂
Carmen says
Amazing, the 100th pattern already! You're like a crafty machine, hahaha 🙂 This blanket just looks lovely, and such a touching story behind it!
Joyce says
that is a wonderful story! Makes this afghan even more amazing - thanks for sharing
brenta jane says
What wonderful ladies you all are. From our heart to yours. Our Momma also crochets, she is 92 years young. Thank you for sharing the pattern with us and all of the hard work involved to do this.
God's Blessings to ya'l
Pat says
Thank you for sharing your family with us. I have been looking for a pattern for a blanket for my bed, this is wonderful. You mentioned the Apache and Navajo patterns. Would you be willing to share?
Tamara Kelly says
I don't know if they're the same as Tami's Great Aunt Ernestine's patterns, but there are two famous stitch patterns that go by those names.
Apache Tears pattern here: http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/crochet-apache-tears-free-pattern/
Navajo Blanket here: http://www.craftingranny.com/?page_id=127
I just recently spotted a Navajo blanket my BIL's grandmother made, but didn't know the name - so excited to have discovered what the pattern is!
Lisa Lockhart says
Wow! What a wonderful story and pattern. And it's #100. That's double the goodness!! It's amazing how much our lives are enriched when time, knowledge and most of all, LOVE, is shared. Thanks Tami and Tamara!
Tami Lemons says
I am so glad you love it! I am so blessed that Tamara could get it figured out 🙂
Debi Deason says
Beautiful! Reminds me of the Mexican blankets we have down here on the border of Texas/Mexico.
Any chance we could talk Tami out of the Navajo and/or Apache tears patterns? I made a Navajo pattern afghan for my step-father, who was Sioux, the last Christmas he was alive. I would love ave to have the pattern again to make another.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Debi! I linked to a couple of blankets here that I suspect are the ones referenced: https://www.mooglyblog.com/vintage-wobble-afghan/#comment-21672
Debi Deason says
Tamara-
The Navajo pattern is the very one! And the Apache tears is beautiful! I just showed the detail to my husband and he put in an order for one. Thank you so much!
Debi Deason
Tamara Kelly says
Oh good! You're very welcome!
Nancy Garabrandt says
I was thinking the same thing about asking for the other patterns! I would love to make the Apache Tears and any Navajo patterns that Tami mentioned.. Not only that we would be carrying on her Great Aunt's Ernestine's patterns
Tamara Kelly says
The other two are pretty well known! You can find both on Ravelry, and I've linked to them in prior comments as well. 🙂
fariba says
Hi ,Your pattern is really beautiful ,thank you so much .
Susan Bohannon says
Beautiful story and afghan!
Debi Santiago says
Beautiful afghan! Thank you for sharing story and pattern!
Carol Taggart says
I learned to crochet when I was 11 years old and am now 81. I would love this pattern so I could use up my scrap yarn. It looks simple but BEAUTIFUL. I can not find how to print it on my computer or printer so if you would send it to me I would appreciate it. Thank you. Carol
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Carol! Thank you! To print the pattern for personal use, please use the green Print Friendly button down by the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.
Sherry says
I love this! This is definitely on my next "to do" list of afghans to crochet.... thanks for sharing! Sherry
Roe says
What a beautiful story and bringing a vintage pattern back to life is a wonderful way to honor Great Aunt Ernestine. I am sure she would be proud.
Thank you for sharing.
Tami Lemons says
Thank you! I think she is smiling down on Tamara for figuring it out! :))
Cheryl Puckett says
Maybe it's just my brain fog, but I am having a bit of trouble getting started here. I love this pattern, and want to get started on it with black, teal, turquoise, grey, blues and white...and do this for a Christmas gift for my Dad. Where I'm having my problem is just in the beginning. (I know once I cross this hump, the rest will come easily.) In the pattern, you have
Skip 3 ch, [dc, ch 1, dc] in the next ch, dc2tog over the next 3 ch (skip center ch)...
My question is the skipped chain in the middle of the dc2tog? (I hope that makes sense... first part of the dc2tog in one chain, skip a chain and then complete the second half of the dc2tog in the third chain.) Also, is this stitched into the beginning chain or around the beginning chain?
I think I understand it more after looking at the drawing...but I want to be sure before I get too involved and end up having to frog a bunch.
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern and the story! I have been looking and looking for something unique yet vintage to do for my Dad for Christmas. It takes me awhile to complete any large project, as I have rheumatoid arthritis, but this one just screamed "Daddy!" to me!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Cheryl, sorry for the confusion! Yes, the dc2tog in Row 1 does have the skipped ch in the middle - you've got it exactly right. The sts in Row 1 are all worked into the individual chains, not around them. Then, in Row 2 (and beyond), you are working in ch sps and in between the posts, except for the first and last dc sts of the Row (the entire row, not just the repeats). I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!
Kara says
Love, love, love it!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Kara!
Cheryl Puckett says
WOOHOOO!!!! The fog cleared and I got past the first row and am on row 10 now!! I've put it on my Ravelry Projects and will upload it there when I finish it! I'm SUPER excited about how it is working up already! BEAUTIFUL PATTERN!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Tamara Kelly says
Hooray! I'm so glad! I'll be sure to check it out on the FB page!
Cheryl Puckett says
I shared a picture of the first few rows of mine on your facebook page! 😀
Carol Mangles says
Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for creating this! Can't wait to make it!!
Rhonda Fannin says
Hi Tammy, I just wanted to say Thank You for sharing Tammi Lemons story and and also sharing her Grandmother's afghan such a tremendous joy she must have had taking care of her Grandmother and sharing her last days crocheting. I was wondering if Tammi has ever thought of sharing and posting her afghans for the Apache Blanket and Navajo blanket? My Father passed away this April and I am trying to hold on to some memories he shared before his passing about his Mother's Indan Native History... Thank You And God Bless to both of You
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Rhonda! Those other blankets are a little more well known - here are the patterns!
Apache Tears pattern here: http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/crochet-apache-tears-free-pattern/
Navajo Blanket here: http://www.craftingranny.com/?page_id=127
Tami Lemons says
I am sorry to hear about your father. I hope you can make the afghans 🙂 I had a great time spending with her in her last days. If I could go back, the only thing I would change, is taking more notes 🙂
Norah says
Thanks for sharing this pattern. It's fantastic for using up all those scraps of wool
Tamara Kelly says
You're very welcome Norah!
Myra Wade says
This is a beautiful afghan, but I was very interested in the Navajo & Apache Tears, wondering if Tami might share those two patterns. I know there are patterns out there under those same two names, but I would really like to see these. If she would be so kind I would be very appreciative. Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Myra! I think Tami indicated that they are the same as the other ones out there. 🙂
Tami Lemons says
yes, the links Tamara put above are the links to the patterns ;)) I do not know how to put pictures on here, or I would 🙂 I will try to figure out how to post a picture 🙂
Myra Wade says
Okay. Thanks anyway.
Traci says
What a lovely pattern (next on my list!) and such a wonderful story to go along with it! Thank you for taking the time to recreate this pattern and then sharing it with the world!
Sue says
Where can I find the Indian patterns afghans?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sue! They are much better known patterns, with several versions. Here are links to a couple of good ones:
Navaho: http://www.craftingranny.com/?page_id=127
Apache Tears: http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/crochet-apache-tears-free-pattern/
Sandra says
Hi Tamara & Tami, Thank you so much for sharing your touching story and going through the time and effort that I am sure went into figuring it out. I am a self taught newbie crocheter via utube so I am still learning how to read patterns. I have poured over tons of patterns and this one is perfect for the person I want to make it for. My question is row one you have (dc ch 2dc) does that mean 1dc ch 2dc sorry for the silly question but I want to make sure I am doing it correctly. Row one I think is dc in 6th ch from hook skip 2ch then (2dc ch1 2dc) skip 3chs then (dc ch1 dc) nxt ch (dc skip 1 ch dc) then in nxt ch (dc ch1 dc) skip3 (2dc ch1 2dc) then skip 2 (dc) I'm sorry for such a long email I really want this to turn out nice. Thank you for your time and patience. .
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sandra! I'm glad you like the blanket, and congrats on learning to crochet!
Row 1 starts with a dc in the 6th chain from the hook. You then work 1 dc, chain 1, and then work 2 dc in that same chain stitch. This puts 2 dc (a chain) and 2 more dc sts in that same chain stitch. *Then you skip 3 chains, and in the next ch you work 1 dc, ch 1, and work 1 more dc in the same ch. Next you work a dc2tog, working the first half of the stitch in the next chain, skip the next chain, and working the second half of the stitch in the ch after that. Then, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in the next ch. Skip 3 more chains, and work 2 dc in the next ch, ch 1, and work 2 more dc in the same ch. Then start over again at the *.
I hope that helps! If you take a look at the chart it might help you visualize it a bit too. If you're not familiar with dc2tog, there's a video tutorial here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/decreases-sc2tog-and-dc2tog/
Sharon Forakis says
Reading your explanation of dc2tog, you wrote to skip the next ch. I believe you put st in next ch, not skipping one, even your video didn't show skipping next ch. .? Thanks for your other explanation of the first row! I think I will have to try this pattern, it's so pretty when done!
Sandra says
Hi Tamara, Thank you so much, I think I have got it now. .
I will post my progress on my ravelry page..
Have a great weekend!
Tamara Kelly says
Glad to help Sandra - you too!
Vickie says
Just wanted to thank you for sharing this unique pattern. I will definitely have to make this. Beautiful!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Vickie!
Carol says
Thank you so much for sharing this pattern with us. I am currently on row 64 and am following your color chart. It is gorgeous! You are very talented! I am planning to make a matching mandala in the hoop as well. Thank you again!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Carol! It was such a fun pattern to work on.
Carmen Driggs says
Hi Tamara,
Once again you outdid yourself. Congrats on #100 and bringing this beautiful afghan to life again. I have one question on the pattern. If I wanted to make it longer, say about 80", how would the color scheme work? I really don't just want to continue adding the white on the top, it'll be too much white I think. How can I add rows in between without distorting the ombre effect? Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Carmen!
I did some math, and to lengthen the blanket to 80" you'd want to add about 20 rows. (104 rows = 66", 19-20 rows = 12") So rather than reworking the entire ombre order, what I would do, is after every 10 rows of the color pattern, repeat the last two rows. So follow the set pattern for 1-10, then repeat rows 9 and 10 before going to row 11. Then after row 20, repeat rows 19 ad 20 before going on to row 21, etc. This will give you 20 extra rows by the end and will keep the ombre effect going. 🙂 Hope that helps!
Carmen Driggs says
Oh wow, that's awesome. Even I can do that! Thanks a million
Tamara Kelly says
You're very welcome! 😀
Norah says
Thanks so much for this pattern, I have made 2 of these one for each of my grandchildren and my husband is now INSISTING I make one for our king size bed! It's a brilliant pattern, you never get bored with it because it's always changing if you do the scrap guan style.
Tami Lemons says
my husband loves ours also! the day I finished it and brought it home from Aunt Ern's house, He has raved about it! My grandbabies love it too. I think it is all of the colors in it! I am so glad you love making them! Aunt Ern would be so proud!
Angel says
Hi Tamara,
I have a question about the changing the size part. I've seen this before in some of your patterns, but I don't understand what all the numbers mean.
When you say, "work in a multiple of 12 plus 7, plus 2": Does the 12 stand for the repeat? What do the 7 and the 2 stand for? Why wouldn't it say multiple of 12 plus 9? Or a multiple of 19 plus 2?
I'm just trying to understand for future reference.
Thanks,
Angel
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Angel! Great question! You're on the right track - in this example, the 12 is the repeat, the 7 is the "edges" (stitches needed to make the sides work out, often though not always a partial repeat of the pattern) and the plus 2 is for the turning chain. While it might seem simpler to say mult of 12 plus 9, this way gives people more options. For instance, if they are using a chainless starting double crochet, they'll skip the plus 2. If they want to take the stitch pattern and work it in the round, they'll remove the plus 7 and add the plus 2 after they join. Does that explain it? It's just a way of providing the maximum information. It gives an idea of how the stitch pattern works, and makes it easier to take a stitch pattern you like and use it as inspiration for a new and different project. 🙂
Lori F. says
Love this pattern! I made an afghan last year and was thinking about a pillow in the same pattern. So I could work it in the round as you state in this reply? I would just have to get it to the right size I guess. Have you done a pillow in this pattern?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lori! I have not, but I think it would look great! 🙂 You could work it in the round, or make two squares/rectangles and sew them together.
Susan wasem says
I loved this pattern and the very sweet story. So, printed out the pattern and did a swatch. It will become and afghan this year, I just loved it. I found the pattern very easy to read and the chart helped tremendously. I showed my swatch to the husband and he said it wasn't even! I said it is a wobbly afghan design. He loved it, only hoped I didn't choose the same colors as I used on the swatch. Thanks for the pattern.
chaya narayan says
KI am very much thankful to you for sharing this pattern. Its really awesome
Kelly says
Thank you for this wonderful pattern! I just finished it using chocolate, medium brown, black, silver and cream. I love the pattern!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Kelly, I'm so glad!
Doreen says
I am just starting to crochet ,could you tell me what a dc2tog is?
I have been teaching myself from the patterns on the labels a And I never have seen this before.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Doreen! Sure! A dc2tog is double crochet two together. It's a decrease that turns 2 stitches into 1. You can see a video tutorial of it here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/decreases-sc2tog-and-dc2tog/
Angela says
This is exactly what ive been looking for. My grannie taught me how to crochet and sbe talked me through this pattern...and i could only use her scraps...i loved making it...i didnt crochet for years, and of course shes been gone 15 years....so ive picked back up on the basics.. afghans for my children, and now my grandchildren....but i couldnt remember this one...like there was a block....until just now. Reading this pattern was a beautiful trip down memory lane...it was almost like i could hear her saying everything i read.....thank you both for finding this....
Tamara Kelly says
Oh my gosh! Oh Angela, that makes me so happy. <3 Thank you for sharing that.
Tami Lemons says
Angela, that is too how Aunt Ernestine taught me! she knew it from her memory 🙂 How special of a memory for you 🙂
Heather walker says
Love the pattern. Thinking I will make it my next project. It wil probably be a wedding present for my brother. I want to make this out of Bernat Cottonish yarn. I like the feel of it better than the 100% acrylic. I am a little worried though because the yarn isn't as heavy so the size might be smaller. Should I make the starting chain longer? Do I still use a size J hook? Thanks for any help.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! I would use a smaller hook - the Cottonih is significantly thinner. You may wish to make the chain longer, for sure.
Heather walker says
Thank you. I am using a size H hook. I did make the starting chain longer but I seem to have done something wrong. I chained 153 + 12 +7 +2 but I think I am ending on the wrong cluster of v stitches. I end with the longer one but row 2 seems to start with directions that would go with the smaller one (2dc, ch 1, 2dc). I don't guess it will matter as long as I adjust row 2? Will it look strange?
Jane says
Hi there - just finished this Afghan - used the same colours exactly - I was wondering what colour you did the edging? Duye to the different colours -
Tamara Kelly says
I used all the colors while edging - working the ombre on up, I used the darkest at the bottom and lightest at the top. 🙂
Jane says
Thanks!
Michelle B says
Lovely! I'm about to crochet my first blanket and I want to try this pattern out! Instead of using multiple colors, I have a beautiful multi-coloured yarn. How do you think that would work with this pattern? Thanks for sharing it 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
I think it would work great! Every yarn is different, so the only way to know for sure is to give it a try. One big advantage is that you'll have a lot less ends to weave in! 🙂
Carmen Driggs says
Hi Tamara,
Just finished my Wobbly Afghan and although it'll never look like yours, I'm quitelease. I am now going to work on the border. I saw on a previous post that you advise on 2 sc on each dc post on the sides, but how about the top and bottom? It has a sort of wavy look and I'd love to keep it. Thank you again for sharing such a lovely and fun pattern....
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Carmen, I'm so glad you like it! At the top and bottom I just worked one sc in each stitch, but you can play with the stitches and get the look you like!
Catarina aires says
This is such a beautiful pattern! Congratulations to you both.
I have recently started crocheting a baby blanket, but I'm not too happy with the results so far, that's why I was searching for inspiration to start again. I think I have just found it! But I'll need some advice, please: I don't want the blanket to be more than 50'' long, and I have just 5 different shades. How would I go about recalculating the number of rows to maintain the ombre effect?
Tamara Kelly says
Since yarn and tension can have such a big effect, you'll need to make a swatch to figure out how many rows you'll need to make. Then you can evenly distribute your colors between them. 🙂
Catarina Aires says
Thank you! Yes, I have done that and determined out how many rows I'll need, and how many rows per shade. It was the distribution of the rows that was being a bit difficult to figure out. But I resorted to the help of an Excel spreadsheet and experimented a bit by colouring row of cells and moving them around - and I think I got it now. It looks promising! 🙂
Thanks again for your suggestions, and for sharing such a special treat!
Tamara Kelly says
That's pretty much how I did, only with a sheet of paper and a pencil! 😀
Yvette says
Just finished this throw for my dad. Came out gorgeous but what a lot of ends. Will do something with solid colour next! Thanks Tamara!
Tamara Kelly says
It is indeed a lot of ends! I save mine for movie night lol.
Carol says
I feel your pain re all the ends! But I just loved the looks of this afghan and felt it was SO worthwhile. One thing that really helped was Tamara's suggestion to do 10 rows of weave Ins at a time as you go along. This made it manageable. Thanks again for designing such a gorgeous afghan!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad you liked it Carol! I know some people love weaving in ends - I try to look at it as meditation lol.
michelle says
I love this pattern. Thank you for sharing it with everyone. I posted my finished lap blanket on my Ravelry page. I used a vintage blue wool, and it is lovely. Can't wait to make one in baby yarns.
Thanks again.
Michelle
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Michelle!
Sharon says
I love the stories almost as much as the patterns!! Please, keep putting stories with any and every pattern you post. I keep the stories with the patterns so I can read them each time I crochet the patterns. Thank you for all that you are doing for us.
Tamara Kelly says
<3 Thank you so much Sharon!
PAmela says
Hi, this is a beautiful pattern! I was wondering if I wanted to do this all in the same color and not break the yarn, would I just chain 2 for each new row? Thanks for sharing the pattern!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Pamela! You can chain 2 or 3, whichever you prefer as a dc-substitute. Or you could try the Chainless Starting Double Crochet - tutorial HERE! 😀
Pamela says
Thank you for the quick response! I will give the chainless starting dc a try. My thought is this pattern would make a great shawl or lap blanket too. My friends and I make lapghans for nursing homes. My mom is in one now and won't be coming home. She would love another creation as well as her roommate who is severely mentally handicapped. This nursing home is the best so far as my mom has been in two others previously. I've been away from crocheting for awhile because of working and now being POA for both parents and dealing with all the paperwork etc. This is what I need to take care of me also! Thank you again for all the patterns and great videos, and sharing your talents. One more thing...my late grandmother was a very talented crocheter and I wish I would have let her teach me years ago. The afghans she made for me over 30 years ago still look new and I use them every day.
Tamara Kelly says
<3 Thank you Pamela! I'm glad your mother is in a better home now - I know that tough decisions like that are in my own future someday. I'm so glad you've been able to find some comfort in crochet! It gets so many of us through hard times.
Gemma Madden says
Hi congratulations on your 100th pattern! I love your work and your tutorials. I'm looking help. I've probably already asked at some stage but I'm now getting desperate. I'm in hospital now for 9 weeks and my mum is agreeing to everybody that asks her that I'll crochet whatever they want and on top of this because they're her friends she's saying I'll do it for free! So now so far on my latest count I've 26 afghans/blankets to crochet and no patterns and they all have to be different patterns. Some are for babies some for children eg a 6 yr old girl and a 10 yr old boy and some for adults and elderly.
I'm new to crocheting and I lost my job due to ill health in january this year and am waiting on my ill health pension coming through.
I recently bought £200 worth of yarn to get started on these blankets and had my 15 crochet books and all my hooks and Tunisian hooks etc brought in to hospital to start these blankets and not even getting to look at the yarn I'd bought which I bought from savings and was relying on the people to pay for their own yarn used everything was taken...stolen!!! My lifes worth of crocheting stuff gone (well I'd only started but because I was enthusiastic and had an income then I bought everything I wanted and needed including ergonomic crochet hooks as I've multiple disabilities and cannot use hands properly without being in a lot of pain). I've had to accept that these are gone and that the books were a luxury that I'll never be able to afford again as were the ergonomic crochet hooks so I'll have to deal with not being able to crochet for long periods.
Anyway sorry for moaning but I'm still in hospital and everyone's putting pressure on me to get these blankets finished but I've no patterns and don't know what sites offers free patterns.
I see 2 other names for blankets inthis post one was nevajo or something and I cant remember the other. Do you have patterns for them or what patterns do you have for any throws/afghans/blankets/samplers/motifs etc? I'm in hospital where there's no wifi so I'm relying in what data I have in my phone to keep me on facebook and youtube etc. If you even know of any youtube tutorials for blankets. Any help would be much appreciated. You can email me on address above or pm me on facebook.
Please pass this on to as many of your crocheting friends/colleagues as you can and share my email.
Please note I'm by no way asking for stuff by telling you about mine being stolen I'm just drawing you a picture of what my life is like and the importance of getting these patterns although I don't know how I'm going to replace the hooks and yarn. If you know of anyone selling second hand ergonomic hooks let me know although it probably wld cost more to post to northern Ireland than for the hooks themselves.
I love your wiggle stitch but am aware you cant make a blanket out of it. Do you have a nice modern v stitch pattern? Will you be bringing out more blanket patterns and video tutorials? I would love to see another sampler like the one the crochet crowd did with the different squares. I'd also love to try the c2c blanket but I can't grasp the concept of it and I'm partially sighted so it's harder for me to follow youtube videos that don't have subtitles.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Gemma! I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles! The Navaho and Apache Tears patters are linked in the comments. I have several blanket patterns here on moogly, all free - you can see them at https://www.mooglyblog.com/category/free-moogly-patterns/
Another wonderful source for free crochet patterns is Ravelry - there are hundreds there to choose from, if not thousands! http://www.raverly.com
I hope things start looking up for you soon!
Debbie Mcdougald says
I'm looking forward to making this! I have two adult boys who want me to make them a Georgia Bulldog blanket so rather than switch colors I can get the teams colors in a multicolor yarn. I can't wait to see how it comes out! I like patterns that have easy to understand instructions! Thanks again!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Debbie! I hope they like them - and appreciate all you do for them!
Brooke says
I love this pattern but I love the story behind it even more! I can't wait to make this for my Aunt and she will love the history behind the pattern. I know she will think of Great Aunt Ernestine and me whenever she uses it! Tami, thank you so much for sharing this!
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you so much Brooke!
Tami Lemons says
Thank you for sharing it with your aunt! I know she will love it! : )
Beth daughErty says
Hello. I came across this pattern and this story and first I want to say thank you so much for sharing this pattern for everyone to make. That is amazing for you to do this. I have almost completed this blanket. It is turning out to be amazing. Also, I wanted to say what an amazing person you are for taking care of your aunt the way you did. I wanted to ask your permission for me to write this pattern in my crochet notebook. As I don't have a printer to print items from online I handwrite all my patterns that I find and really enjoy in a notebook. I know sometimes when things are printed it does the copyright of who the pattern belongs to and if I handwrite it will not have that, so I just wanted to get your permission first. Thank you in advance.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Beth, and thank you! Though the story is not mine. 🙂 But you can write it down for personal use, sure! It's just sharing that is an issue, but whatever you like to do for personal use is fine.
jennifer says
Thanks for this pattern! I made one for a Xmas present and it turned out great, plus it was fun to make. I plan to do another one in purple for myself.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Jennifer!
Patti Schinko says
I'm looking for a pattern called a "crazy stitch". It looks like double crochets leaning sideways. Any ideas where I can find the pattern? I'd really appreciate any ones help.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Patti! The crazy stitch is also sometimes called the brick stitch, or crazy shell stitch. Here's a pattern: http://www.ehow.com/how_2044292_make-crochet-crazy-stitch.html 🙂
Andrea says
I love this pattern! I do have a question for you:
I was wondering if you have tried this with 4 colors? Or 4 colors plus white? My nephew is big on the primary colors of blue, red, orange, and yellow. I want to make this for him but I'm unsure how to make it unique and not just striping the 4 colors. I'm planning to use Caron Simply Soft in Royal Blue, Harvest Red, Neon Orange, and Super Duper Yellow. I don't know, maybe I should use white too? Please help! Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Andrea! I haven't tried it with any other color combos, but I have something that might help you: http://www.biscuitsandjam.com/stripe_maker.php 😀
Andrea says
Tamara Kelly thank you so much for your reply! I love this website that you provided the link too and am looking forward to my yarn shipment to arrive so I can begin. Thanks again so much!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I hope you enjoy it!
Jane Rimmer says
What a wonderful story about working with your grandmother and writing down the patterns that she had in her head. Very touching.
Debra Britton says
How many stitches for 36 inches wide? My brain is not working. And is the plus 7 for all of the 12 stitches in the starting chain
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Debra! Assuming the gauge is the same, you'd ch 117 for a 36" blanket. It's a multiple of 12, plus 7 more, then plus 2 for the starting chain. So 12*9=108, plus 7=115, plus 2=117.
Debra says
Thank you
Mari Dempsey says
I know it's been over two years since you published this pattern, but I'm a little late to the party. I'm off to buy the yarn for this right now and I'm so excited! I've been drooling over this pattern for months!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Mari, I hope you enjoy making it! (And I can't believe it's been so long already!)
Kerry says
Hi Tamara! Thanks for this beautiful pattern and for your entire site. I have made several of your patterns and love the results! I'll have to send you some pics. I have been wanting to make this one for awhile and I finally collected all the colors of Red Heart with Love you used and just realized that some of my skeins are only 318 yds while others are 370. I'm not going to have enough to finish, am I? Do you have any suggestions on how to adjust the pattern slightly to work with what I've got? Why would the same yarn be sold in these slightly different yardages? I can't figure it out and even the Red Heart website describes it as 370 yds. I'm so confused!
Kerry says
Hi again. I was able to locate the colors i need in the larger skeins at my local JoAnn's so I don't need to make any adjustments after all. The smaller skeins were all purchased at Walmart. I guess that's the difference although I still don't understand. Thanks again, I can't wait to get started!
Tamara Kelly says
I'm glad you were able to find the larger skeins! Walmart has a way of making manufacturers make unique sizes and skus of products, to avoid price matching. That's my best guess anyway.
Linda says
Thanks for a great pattern and what a wonderful story behind it. I am about to make a double bed blanket for my nephew as he graduates becoming a doctor. He lives in Adelaide and it gets really cold down there so I know he will love it. I'm hoping to use the random stripe generator to work out the ombre using less than 8 colours - otherwise I will resort to excel.
Thanks again for the great patterns that you post - I have used a couple of them in baby blankets that I made for the special care nursery at our local hospital - I have been told that parents really appreciate getting a home made baby blanket to take home with them - I just wish I didn't have to work and could make more !!!!
Have the best day !
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Linda!! I loved reading your comment!
Cyndie says
Thank you! I love the afghan and love the story even more! I also had a Great Aunt Ernestine who went by the name Annie. A delight and so talented. She kept all her "recipes" up there - both yarn and food. She was always happy to share and all her talents will live with us forever!
Tamara Kelly says
<3 I'm so glaed you like it Cyndie!
Tami lemons says
I have enjoyed reading all of the positive comments about my Aunt Ernestine! Her birthday was just a few days ago, and what a wonderful way to look back, and see how much she helped others, even after her passing. I still miss her every day, but I know she is with Her soulmate, and dancing in heaven. She still continues to lift me up, when I need it the most. I, sometimes, get frustrated with a project, or life in general, and her voice rings in my head...."take it step by step, and it will never overwhelm you" . Blessings to you all, and thank you again, for helping her live on!
Tamara Kelly says
Oh good! I'm glad to hear it, thank you Tami!
Joyce says
I have been crocheting for over 50 years and have lost count as to how many afghans I have made in that time. Since I discovered the Wobble, I have made nearly a dozen of them. The Wobble is very addictive and I find that it is one of the
best looking scrap afghans you can make. Thank you for sharing.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Joyce!
Millie says
Beautiful! I must make one. Thnx a bunch, God's blessings upon you.
Tamara Kelly says
♥ Thank you so much Millie!
Kahryn J Fay says
Good morning I love the pattern and I I am going to make it as any one done it in all one color and if so dose it look as good . Thank you Kate Fay
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! You can see what it looks like in one color at http://www.ravelry.com/projects/firechild/vintage-wobble-afghan-2 🙂
Lisa Kasper says
Howdy there... Your photo shows a tan or taupe type color mixed in, and I really like that... but it is not listed on your color list. What color is that, and what letter would it correspond to on the ombre color order list you have? I was thinking maybe D or E? I really like what you have in the photo and would like to mimic it exactly. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
I believe that is the grey pewter (D) - it does have a tan look in the photos for some odd reason!
Kerry says
Hi Lisa,
I thought the same thing when I first found this pattern and wanted a tan color in there, too. I substituted Red Heart with Love in Tan for the Pewter and Aran for the White to make the final blanket a little "warmer" in color. It's still a work in progress but I really like all the colors together with my substitutions. I hope that helps!
Penny says
I have started the wobble afghan. It is a beautiful pattern. But I just noticed that the ends are much wider than the middle. Any thought to why. Penny
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Penny! That is a mystery to me I'm afraid. I don't know why that would happen!
Sue says
I see this pattern says it is EASY, my question is, would this be easy for a beginner? Love the pattern, but I am concerned that the beginner may be overwhelmed. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sue! I wouldn't recommend it for a 1st pattern, but there's a video tutorial that should help someone who has a good idea of the basic stitches. 🙂
joyce Logan says
This is really a simple and addictive pattern. The most important part (in my opinion) is the dc2tog over three stitches in the setup row. On the return row, you will place one dble crochet on each side of the dc2tog stitch of the previous row to create the dc2tog for this row. This is the wobble in as much as these particular stitches seem to "lean" into each other as they straddle the dc2tog of the last row. Other than this particular point, the remainder is fairly simple. Make yourself a practice
piece to see if your work looks like the picture Moogly has provided. That is the best way to not be disappointed in the pattern. I'm sure you will like it and, if you are like me, you will make many afghans using this pattern. Great for using up scraps as well.
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad you like it Joyce! 🙂
Linda Parsons says
Tamara I just finished my last row on the Wobble Afghan and am ready to start the edging. I used the same colors you used. Can you tell me what color you used for the edging? Did you use more than one color and if so which ones where? And did you use the SC clear around it? And how many sts did you use for the corners? Thanks so much for your help. This afghan turned out beautiful.
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Linda! I used whatever color was most prominent in that section, switching colors as I worked, just following what looked good in the moment and then repeating it on the other side to match. I did use sc all the way around, working 3 sc in each corner - if you prefer, (sc, ch 1, sc) also gives a really nice corner with a little more definition. Thank you! 🙂
Sheri says
Thank you, what a wonderful joint project!
annec says
Hi Tammy,
Thought you'd be interested know that I found the same pattern on a Russian website last year. I'm not sure which one as I don't speak Russian ... it was made in much lighter cotton as a tablecloth. It could be one of those patterns that has gone around the world through the 19th century emigrés and been adapted to suit circumstances. There are many.
Tamara Kelly says
How interesting! I'm so glad to see it continues! 😀
Melinda E. says
This is such a touching story! Is there any way that a photo of Great Aunt Ernastine's blanket can be shared? I would love to see the blanket which started such an endeavor and inspired your 100th pattern (congratulations, btw!).
Tamara Kelly says
I'm afraid she didn't send me a full photo as I recall, just a close up of the stitch pattern that I was able to work backward from. Thank you! 🙂
Alexis M Malone says
Hello Tamara! I love this pattern and have made several blankets with it. The only thing I have trouble with is weaving in the ends...do you have any tips for me? My problem is all of the angles, weaving is not straightforward and the yarn ends stick out. I have just been making fringe instead, but it looks so much better sans fringe.
I know it has been a million years since you made this post so I am going to cross my fingers for a reply. And btw, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful patterns. I tend to binge-crochet your patterns because I love them so much.
Hope you're doing well after all the world's craziness. Take care, XOXO
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much! ♥ The yarn used will affect how well the ends weave in - some yarns are easier to hide than others! If you're using a plied yarn, try to split the strand with the needle while sewing back in the opposite direction. If it's a chenille type yarn, try using a bit of matching thread to sew the ends down!