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

[Jane K]

Can we have the written pattern for this cushion please? I cant afford to print out all those big photos and carry it in my purse when Im out knitting. Thanks

[laura]

so fun and colourful!!! love them!!! Do u sell them? so interested in the cushions and blanket!

[Jeanie Faure]

Hi, My name is Jeanie from Melbourne ( Australia), just wanted to let you know I loved the ripple pattern tutorial. In two nights, I completed a gorgeous cushion and am now making my first blanket in eight ply cotton. Joyful happy hooky project. Thanks Lucy!!!!

[marilisa gatti staut]

adoro seus trabalhos lindos, maravilhozos ,tenho uma duvida por favor ;o avesso tem que trabalhar os pontos iguais o direito ?omate faz tambem no avesso?obrigada ,passo horas vendo suas artes "[email protected]

[elsbe]

Hi, Can I please have the ripple cushions patern.

Elsabe

[Lorna Barley]

Hi my name is Lorna I live in Canada I wanted to know if there is a way you could let me have the little rose pattern. I would love to make some for my grandaughter.

I hope you can send me the pattern. I love to knit barbie clothes I also crochet them.

Thank you very much from Lorna

[Rachel]

Wow I have just found this! I think I may have to make one similar! What was the yarn that you used for it? It's so bright and colourful! Rachel x

[Susand60]

Oh I'm so late to the game, but I am absolutely wild about your website and all the lovely things you make. I've just made the blooming flower cushion for my daughter, and I want to make the ripple cushion for my son. I am confident with the ripple stitch, but I'd love to know how many stitches you used for your cushion. Thank you so much!

[jenny coleman]

my mum taught me to crotchet wen i was 12 thats 50 yrs ago and i havent stopped since ---- making all manner of things ---- so relaxin , Love ur site jenny x

[peyla victoria]

(the round ripple
can we see what it looks like?

[Hypnotherapy London]

These are wonderful! Love the little buttons.

[julia]

Lucy, your knitted cushions are so gorgeous! Love the ripple effect!

[Heather]

The colors are so cheerful.

[Leanda]

I am checking your blog on a daily basis now, trying to catch up with all the wonderful tutorials that you have posted. These are just beautiful. I love your Cath Kidston-ish style :)

[dette]

Wow! What lovely work you do!

[Ida´s amigurumi]

Thanx from sweden for the inspiration to crotchet a colorful cushion :)

[Anneke]

It looks so nice!! Do you happen to have a pattern of the left pillow (in the line-up)? I tried to start off myself but somehow I don't really know when to increase or when not... HELP!!

[Rebecca]

Oh my - that is seriously gorgeous! Such happy colours! A great addition to your cushy cushion collection!
xxx

[Julie]

ravishing ripples indeed. Am inspired to learn to crochet and really want to learn to ripple so am looking forward to checking out your tutorial once I've got my L plates off. All the cushions look fabulous together - colourful, cosy and homely.

[Monika]

How wonderful is that cushion!!! I love it's crisp colores. So much fun to visit here, it always cheers me up! Happy Easter!

[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!

[Pipany]

That is gorgeous Lucy. Thanks for sharing xx

[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!

[Ruth]

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

[Alison]

Lovely:-)