Ripplesome Ripples + Cushy Cushions

Feeling all Ripply and giddy today.
Have had a most fabulous morning :: to the cafe for knit and natter, then an unexpected jaunt with Lovely C to a wonderous shop in a village a few miles away for some retail therapy (more about that tomorrow, I am still reeling from that experience!).

I've been finishing off my ripply cushion cover today. The ripplesome crochet side had been completed some time ago and I've had it sitting on the arm of the Big Chair like a rather zany modern day antimacasser. But the time had come to take it from flat form to cushy form.
So yesterday I set about assembling an envelope style back from a gorgeous pale blue thrifted lambswool sweater...

...crocheting a little pale pink buttonhole edge....

....then stitching on some colourful buttons. I've just noticed looking at the photo below that the last pink button I stitched on the left there is a bit wonky. Possibly rather  too much nattering and latte-drinking and not enough concentrating this morning.

But they do look jaunty don't they, and a little wonkiness adds to the Homespun Charm. So if it's alright with you, I shall pretend it's deliberate.

And so finally, may I present to you my latest Cushy Cushion, with a flourish and a ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Ripple Cushion...........

I do love it so. I couldn't resist a little photo shoot of it sitting on the Ripple Blanket, just to indulge the full on Ripplesome Effect.

And here it is on my sofa look, sitting beautifully with it's two Cushy neighbours, Target Square and Granny Patch....

....a pile of Scrumptious Hooky Cushy Goodness.

And while we're talking Ripples, just to let you know I'm two-thirds through writing the Neat Ripple pattern/tutorial, it's taken much longer to write than I anticipated.
All being well and good, it'll be ready for tomorrow (Friday) I promise.
So until then, be happy, have fun, and smile :o)
Toodle-oooooo, see you all tomorrow
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EDITED TO ADD :: 6:47pm The Neat Ripple Pattern is finished....it's in the usual sidebar place, or click here to find it. Enjoy!!!!

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Comments

[Wendy]

WOW it looks gorgeous.
Well thats it Im off to York tomorrow so I can see me HAVING to stock up with some lovely colours of yarn in anticipation of the next wonderul set of instructions from you!!!! How exciting, cant wait!!!!
Love & Hugs
Wendy xx

[Jill]

The colors are magical!! I can't wait to try my hand at ripples. Thanks for brightening up my morning. I look forward to your blog each day.
Jill

[Shelley in SC]

Absolutely love it! The buttons on the back are perfect. I'd be tempted to turn the cushion around and just look at the darling buttons every once in a while!!

[Jenny]

I love your Cushies! They're scrumptious! I am *so* looking forward to tomorrow's post. Have a great day!

[Zoe]

Fabulous and such an excellent idea for the back. Love the cushions all lined up on the sofa and am very tempted by Granny Patch. She's just sort of calling out to me - LOL! Can't wait to see the Ripple pattern - so kind of you, Lucy. Got myself a new hook for the BIG EASTER PROJECT and raring to go.

[Debbie G.]

Dear Lucy:
How do you attach the crocheted pillow top to the backing of the cushion? Do you just sew in with the machine or do you crochet it somehow.
Deb.

[Linda]

Beautiful! I've got a couple of old woolen sweaters that would make lovely cushion backs. Love the colours, as always.
I'm looking forward to the ripple lesson. Thanks again for all the inspiration and the time you take to share with others.

[fitty]

Lucy, you did fabulous cushions! just look at the vibrant colours.. so colourful! Wish I know how to crochet..

[kathy]

Hi Lucy, the cushion looks lovely..love the colours. Kathy

[celia]

Lovely cushions ideas!!!!
Lovely!
Oh, and please, could you tell the pattern for the little flowers in two colors? I am always looking for the perfect-super-easy-flower-crochet-pattern!!!! lol...

[SummerSadie]

oh, I love them! Just bright and cheerful colors.

[Louise]

OOOO The new cushion is lovely, my cushions are in need of new covers and I think I have found what Id like to do.
Looking forward to the ripple, Im so excited can't wait.
Louise xx

[Colette]

It looks just so lovely. Thank you for that Lucy.

Colette x

[louise]

It looks gorgeous and I love the way the buttons make a ripple edge on the back, sooo pretty!
Louise x

[Kate - The Garden Bell]

Fab! I just found your blog yesterday and couldn't wait to see what great color combinations you come up with today. Totally, looking forward to your tutorial on the ripple. In my opinion, it'a all about the colors you use. Looking forward to starting a new ripple here in Chicago.

[Nina - Tabiboo]

Hi Lucy,

such beautiful bright and bold colours, love the ripple effect and your cushion idea and the mixed buttons and 'ooohhhhh' I could go on and on and....

Have a lovely rest to the day,

Nina x

[vanessa]

I was just making myself a cup of tea, and contemplating getting to work on D.I.Y. when I thought, no, I'm going to treat myself and have a look-see, and catch-up on Lucy's blog, it's bound to refresh me! And it has! The colours you gave us today are like a tonic, thanks Lucy!
Love Vanessa xxx

[kristina]

Oh my goodness! Perfectly gorgeous! Now I'm really feeling inspired to dust off my crochet hook. Looking forward to the ripple instructions, although I fear this will likely mean breaking my no-yarn-buying resolution...

[susan]

Thank you Mandy! You have given me my color/crochet/goodness fix today.

[The Antidote]

Thank you for the cushion love! Really like the back, always a nice thing when the back has a bit of interest going on x

[Judith]

What a clever girl you are Lucy. That new cushion looks lovely sat on your sofa. It invites you to take a seat and snuggle into it. Beautiful.

[Christine Warren]

Lucy,
Your pillow (that's what we call cushions in the U.S.) is lovely! Have a great day!

[Jennyff]

Beautiful cushion, you are clever. Really looking forward to the ripple instructions, will there be a version for dummies I wonder.

[Julia Staite]

Can't wait for the ripple instructions! I'm hoping to make a baby blanket and think it would be perfect

[Karen]

Lucy you are so clever and should be very proud of yourself (I expect you are too modest for that). Those cushions are gorgeous and I love all those little coloured buttons. I would just love to sit on your sofa and have a natter amongst all that wonderful colour. Karenx