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I love this time of year. The weather is cooling down, the leaves are starting to turn, the Halloween decorations and pumpkins are all out at the local stores and I start to think about making sweaters and hats and other cold weather items for my family. This year, it is I who need a sweater. I really want to crochet one. My idea is to make a drapey ripple cardigan for myself.

I already have most of the yarn I'll need in my stash. I'll be using Red Heart Super Saver, since I need it to be washable and I'll use a J hook because I want it to have drape.

There are so many factors to consider:

What colors will I use...

What pattern will I use...

Will I start with a foundation double crochet, or will a chain be sufficient?

These are the colors I settled on, and, possibly, the pattern....

A ripple cardi would be fun, not to mention, ambitious, as I have never made one before.

These colors are, from top to bottom, Medium Thyme, Soft White, and Buff.

Who knew there were so many ways to make a ripple? Deciding which one to use has been challenging...lots of swatches. The pattern in this photo is drapey, but that is hindered somewhat by the rows of single crochet (white). I think I will try that section using half doubles and see if it makes a difference. I considered, also, working stitches in back loops only to give a ridged affect...what are your thoughts?