Seeking scrap yarn pattern

[Raynaadi]

Hi Crocheters!

I was flipping through a crochet magazine tonight and saw a scrap afghan where you don't weave the ends in when you switch colors. The result is a fluffy fringy lookin thing that has me intriqued. I tried googling for it but didn't find anything like it. Thats when I googled "crochet forum" and found ya'll!

I'm fairly new at crochet. I'd say a little above beginner. I learn new stitches pretty well when its explained step by step.

Anyway, I've got a bunch of scrap yarn and would love to make this type of blanket. Anyone seen this??

Thanks!
Rayna

[the stitcher]

haven't seen it yet, but welcome to the forum. i'm fairly new to the forum and to crocheting as well. this is a great place. there's so much to explore and stuff for everyone! have fun.

[Raynaadi]

The picture in the magazine looked really fun. Maybe its on the website for the magazine.

You're right, there is so much to explore!!

[Buggie4beads]

Not sure this is what you are asking for. But, I just got this book the other day and it has scrap afhgans.

Crochet Instruction Books and DVDs from Leisure Arts (http://leisurearts.com/all_skills/crochet/default.asp?display=detail&item_num=3819&sort=title&page=34&rec_num=333&from=BK&startRec=330)

Brenda

[Ellie 13]

I saw something like what you described. It can be made with a "wonder ball" of yarn. You take all small balls of yarn, any colors, 2 yds (+/-), tie them together, leaving 2" ends. Wind it into a ball. When you get a ball big enough to work with, you crochet in rows, when you get to a knot, leave the ends hanging out. This becomes your "right side" (RS) of the piece. Every time you come to a knot, hang the ends off the RS (could be front or back). When you're done you have a fringey side and a smooth side.
Ellie 13

[Pat13]

Hi Rayna. Have you ever heard of scrumbling or freeform crochet/knit? Go to knotjustknitting.com. It will give you an idea of what it looks like. You can do crocheting/knitting. All freeform. It really looks great. I just crochet any scraps of yarn in any whichway I want and toss it in a basket. When I have a bunch, I can overlap it, etc. and make an afghan or whatever.

[Raynaadi]

Great tips guys!!! I'd thought about that ball idea before but didn't want to weave all the ends. Never thought about just leaving the ends out till I saw the picture. I'm gonna try that scrumbling thing too!!! Thank you!!!