It Started in December...

... and it's growing for myself and others. Let me explain. Back in December, Jane over at Yarnstorm posted about starting a ripple afghan. She isn't really a crocheter, but she chose to crochet this afghan. I was enchanted, partly because When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit has been on our summer reading lists and the title amuses us a bit - I mean, juxtaposing Hitler and a pink rabbit? Some day I really need to read the book. I just love the picture of the pink bear wearing the ripple afghan as a scarf. I wanted to make both a pink bear and a ripple scarf.

Then, by the end of the month, Jane finished her afghan. I immediately wanted to make a ripple afghan. How can you look at that afghan and not want one for yourself? And it would go a long way towards using up my stash of Simply Soft.

Then, Alicia started a ripple afghan as well. Kim over at CrochetMe called Alicia's afghan "the most gorgeous ripple afghan ever", and with the exception of Jane's, I am inclined to agree.

Now, this morning, I find that there is a crochet along for ripple afghans. I am so proud of the crocheters! This is one of the first CALs I have seen on the web (other than at specific forums).

So now the struggle begins. I need another project like I need a hole in the head! But I really want to ripple! I have had the book 200 Ripple Stitches on order at the library since December, and it hasn't come in yet, which will slow me down. I really like the soft ripple from the book. I don't want to find another ripple pattern. And using all those colors worries me too. What if I choose colors that don't look good together? And that is exactly why this project would be a really good exercise for me. I think and worry too much about things when I should just go for them. Rest assured, if I start riding the crest of my own wave, you all will be the first to know!