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

[Christy]

Lucy, I want to come live at your house so I can be around all that lovely crochety goodness all the time! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work--it's uplifting and inspirational!

[Linda O]

Luce, the ripples are gorgeous, such bright colours.
I think I'm along way off from achieving that, but what an incentive, if I master crochet, and mine are anyway near
as good as yours, I'll be over the moon!!!.
Thank you xxx

[Lisa]

Love the new cushion! I'm taking a vacation for a week and my project for some peace and a treat for "little O me" is going to be to make your bag!!! I'm sooooo looking forward to this....Thanks for sharing so much of who you are with us Lucy....:)

[Gina]

The cushions look fabulous together and I love the buttons - wonky or not!

[AnnaPaula]

There's a little ripple baby blanket at me too...
thank you for your kind work!!
Have a good friday
Kisses AnnaPaula
P.S. Thank you very much for your passages "chez moi"

[Kajsa]

Lovely, lovely! Such clever use of the old sweater and the buttons are just yummy! Got to give that ripple a try, even if my hexagon blanket is far from finished...

[Penny L]

what a fabulous surprise to log on and find the ripple pattern here aleady. i feel really naughty because i've printed it out in full in colour - an honour reserved for very important homework only in this house!! i'm going to examine it in great detail when sitting waiting for my big boy to come out of rugby practice. THANK YOU!! penny L

[DianeM]

Oooo..your cushions are all so beautiful. Congrats on finishing another project :)

[Thimbleanna]

Ooooh, I love that button closure -- very clever!!!

[stella]

it looks great !!

[jennifer]

i LOVE the ripple cushion!!!

love the blanket even more - any chance of putting it up for a bloggy giveaway??

ok, it was worth a shot!..LOL

XXX

[Reece]

Just stunning - thankyou for the pattern. Would it be too much to ask for instructions on how to join the finished ripple to the jumper-backing? I tried to myself but it was a bit wonky to say the least!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Reece

[Umm Hibaat]

I LOVE IT!!! I've been wanting to make a rippley cushion too just didn't get around to it. Then you mentioned your neat ripple pattern and I've been waiting ever so patiently for that! I'm so looking forward to it. Thanks Lucy!

[Patricia]

I love the new addition, it just beautiful.

Yes, as someone else mentioned a few comments back, how did you attach the back to the crochet front. Backstitch, crochet, or by machine? Is the ripple done in wool or cotton? Oh....the questions the questions.

Loving it all :)

[Ruth Piancó]

Congratulations, your works are pretty!
Kisses

[nat]

Hi Lucy....Your ripple blanket is fabulous! I love the colors. Reminds me of spring and easter. I must admit I enjoy turning on my computer to see if you have another posting...
Great pillows....As a new crochet student (lol)I am feeling overwhelmed with all the things you can make with crochet...I don't know what project to make next....I want to make everything at the same time...lol
Cheers
Nat

[Jeanette]

Ive been up most of the night to find out how you do this ripple-----you are a chracter----keeping us waiting-----I dont no how you do all these wonderful things anyway you have got me in. South Australia Australia

[gardenymph]

Oh I just want to take a nap with all of those cushions and blankets. They look so soft. Another lovely creation, Lucy. :~)

[Leisa]

Your cushions are beautiful!

[lulu]

i just simply love it..Its beautiful and colorful..
You do beautiful work Lucy..

[Alison]

Lovely:-)

[Ruth]

What a fabulous cushion, I love the ripples and wonderful colours.

[Hazel]

I love the cushion! I've been spying on your blog now for a few weeks and have been truly inspired. I've dabbled with a bit of crochet myself, but have been more of a knitter. I'm a Brit living in New Zealand and I feel well and truly homesick when I see your photos of the English countryside. I've just started a blog and would love you to pop by for a nosy. hazel-thisandthat.blogspot.com Thanks!

[Pipany]

That is gorgeous Lucy. Thanks for sharing xx

[Kaarina]

What a brill idea for the back. I've been wondering what to do for the back of my cushion that I'm crocheting - was dreading just row after row of trebles to fill it up. Must go rooting through the charity bag and fish out that old jumper!