The Baby Ripple :: ta-dah!

Just L:O:O:K at those gorgeously adorable fluffy white clouds, don't they just make you feel happy and glad to be alive?? Sadly, this is not today's sky (think heavy-dark-grey for today), no, the above picture was taken on Sunday afternoon. I was sitting rather lazily on a deckchair by the side of the river at Bolton Abbey, gazing at the clouds and waiting for my barbecue lunch to be cooked and handed to me. Ahhhh, it was all rather blissful actually. Such glorious sunshine for a September afternoon too, I turned my face up to the sky and allowed the sun to warm my skin, it felt wonderful.

I confess I was extremely idle on this sunny, Sunday afternoon, allowing J to see to the hot coals and cook lunch, and my lovely in-laws to entertain the Little People while I sunned myself and thought fluffy thoughts about fluffy clouds. But I did manage a little Light Rippling in the late summer sun, and so felt quite industrious in my own, private, fluffy little world.

I continued to Ripple when I got home too. Well thats to say I continued to ripple after we had taken the Little People to cycle their bikes at the park, after we had scraped Little Lady up off the pavement following a nasty skiddy fall, after we had realised there was rather a lot of blood, after we had then driven rather quickly to the hospital, after her split chin had been glued back together again. Yes, after ALL THAT, when the Little People were tucked up safely in bed I finally flopped down on the sofa and rippled some calming, colourful waves. Just goes to show you have to truly appreciate those idle, fluffy, happy moments when they present themselves, cos without warning the day can so rapidly go downhill.

So :: on a happier note, the Baby Ripple is finished, yaaayyyyyyyy!!!

On Monday evening after deciding the colours and proportions/finished size were right, I declared it Finished.

Presented it to my family with a flourish and a ta-dah.

Forced them to take turns snuggling it and appreciating it's softness, its cosiness.

Danced a little jig around it.

Draped it around the furniture.

Laid it out on the floor to admire it.

Danced some more, jiggety-jig.

Scooped it up and cuddled it.

Wrapped it around my tummy and thought about the Teeny Person who will be cuddled and snuggled in these bright ripply stripes next year.

So..........want to see?

Ok, here it is :: I present to you the Baby Ripple :: ta-dah!!

It's turned out to be such a lovely thing, this baby blanket.

So completely Happy and very Ripply and chocka-block full of Love.The colours (thirteen in total) were chosen completely at random as I went along. No forethought or planning at all for this blanket.

Spontaneous I think you might say.

The Baby Ripple measures 75cm x 95cm, and it was such a pleasure to work on a blanket this size. To begin it and finish it within a month has been quite a dizzy pleasure.

And as you can probably imagine, there have been a great many emotions wrapped up in the making of this blanket. In the making and completion of this Perfect Project. 

I love seeing it neatly folded up with the Big Ripple, sitting patiently on the back of the sofa, waiting for the time when it can be put to use. The sight of it makes me simultaneously want to laugh with happiness and cry with gratitude. I am SO grateful to feel happy about this blanket and all that it means. I'm sure you get what I am saying, I don't think I can elaborate any more without bawling!

Annnnnyyyyhooooooooooow.....pulling myself together to leave you with a quick glimpse of something new on my hook........................

With the remaining yarn, I've already started out on a new little project. It's an idea thats been caught up in my tangled ric-rac thoughts for quite a while, and yesterday I finally managed to unravel the idea and straighten it out, show it the light of day.

And OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! i am SO Excited by it!! Dinner nearly didn't happen last night cos I was so In-The-Zone with this new idea!!!! I just love it when that happens, it was a  complete heart-flipping delight. More will be reveled in due course.

Finally before I go, please would you mind indulging me and taking another look at my Baby Ripple??? Oh, thanks, you are so good to me.......here it is again......

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! ((big pleasure-sigh))
Have a happy day everyone, see you tomorrow..

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ps Emily, if you are reading this, I am sending you heart-felt Love and Hugs and Gratitude across the ocean. Your woolly gift to me was so precious, I can't thank you enough xxx

Edited to add :: sorry, I should have mentioned that Little Lady is quite recovered after her fall, thanks for your concern. It's amazing what they can do with some magic superglue, her chin was quite literally glued back together again and is already healing nicely. xx

Comments

[babyeszone]

Your "baby
Ripple" project sounds delightful! Ripple patterns are such a classic choice for baby blankets, with their gentle waves adding a soothing and timeless touch. I'd love to hear more about the colors and yarn you chose!

[babyeszone]

Your description of Sunday’s sunny afternoon at Bolton Abbey sounds like a perfect escape into blissful relaxation. It’s lovely to hear how you enjoyed the moment and allowed yourself to unwind. I'm sorry to hear about the mishap at the park, but it’s great that you found comfort in your Ripple project later on. Here's to more peaceful, sunny days and fewer unexpected challenges!rreading more

[Julie canu]

Hello Lucy do you have a popcorn pattern for a blanket.warm wishes Julie Australia 🦘🌏🌸

[Rhi Davies]

To those asking how many for starting chain I think Lucy has done 9 repeats of her neat ripple. So I'm guessing it's (14 * 9) + 3 = 129 cast on.

[Jackie]

How many chain to start this blanket please

[Karen Lowry]

You mentioned looking out toward Bolton Abbey.
My 3rd great grandfather was born and christened at Bolton Abbey in 1799. I’ve always wanted to come to UK to see where my ancestors lived.

I enjoy reading your posts.

[Cheryl]

Hi Lucy, How many chains for this blanket (Baby Ripple)? If there’s a pattern to follow that would be great.

[Christina Fisher]

I would like to make a baby ripple blanket for my grand daughter expected January 2021. Please could you tell ne how many chain and how much woolI need. I want to do in 3 or 4 colours. Thank you

[Melanie Dewhurst]

Hi Lucy
I bet you are fed up to the back teeth of answering this question 🥴 sorry
But how many starting chain did you start with?
New baby coming in March xx
Thanks

[Fiona Newton]

Hi Lucy
I have been looking for the perfect blanket to crochet for my first grandchild, due on Christmas eve, and I think the Baby Ripple is the one! I just love the colours.
It would be perfect as I have, over the years, completed several of your blankets and loved them and even sent one over to France for my son Fraser (soon to be Dad).
Is the pattern available anywhere or could you send me some guidance to help?
Many thanks
Fiona x

[Melanie Dewhurst]

Hi Lucy
I just LOVE your website and your designs 😍 I can’t tell you how many blankets I’ve made for myself, my family and my friends xx all gratefully received xx
I would love to make the baby ripple can you please tell me how many chains to start with?
Many many thanks
Melanie

[Rosie Pye]

What Wool is best for this blanket and how many chains to start please

[Ann Emory]

I have a new great grandbaby boy due in Jan. Granddaughter just informed me she would like a crochet blanket with something along the line of pirates.
Any ideas or do you have a pattern.

[Jelena]

Hi how many chains are needed fm to make a cot size blanket, I just can't seem to work it out

[Sharon Timm]

Hi Lucy
I would dearly love to make this as a baby blanket. Is there any way you could let me have the pattern for your baby blanket asap - I need to get cracking and get it made as a gift.

Much appreciated.
Sharon

[Carmel Lynch]

Hi Lucy, could you please tell me what yarn you used in your baby ripple blanket, what colours, what hook size and how many stitches ? Much appreciated,
Love your work, I am doing the Sweet Pea Posy at the moment.

Carmel

[Holly]

Hi Lucy, sorry to be a pain but could you explain to me how to do this or direct me to where I can find out. Desperately want to replicate the pattern for a wee bearn due in August. May I also take this chance to say what an inspiration you are to me and that I’m a huge fan!!
Thanks H x

[Michelle Hocking]

Hi Lucy, I really want to make this ripple blanket in 4ply yarn. Can you please tell me what size hook would be best and how many chains I will need to start. This is so lovely, I can't wait to get started. Thank you

[Nikky Bruce]

Hiya,
I have just bought the coast ripple blanket yarn pack as I just love the colours! Would you have any advice on how to adapt the pattern to a baby blanket? I was hoping to make it as a gift for a new baby in the family, along with some accessories with the left over yarn...So excited!
From Nikky

[Dana Dyer]

Greetings. Others have asked, but I don't see the response, how many chain would you suggest for a baby blanket? Thank you. I so enjoy you blogs.

[Kylie Lang]

Hi beautiful,

I've just come across thise page, and was wondering what ply yarn, what size hook amd how many starting chains you used for this gorgeous, precious blanket ❤

Thanks

[Justine]

Thank you Lucy for you quick response to my query about needle size and wool, I'll be ordering the wool from the site x

[Justine]

Hi, I've been practising the ripple and am ready now to make my first attempt the real thing. Please can you tell me which wool and hook I should use. Many thanks

[federica]

Hi, I'm federica and I'm writing to you from Italy.
I made your blanket for my first granddaughter, but I changed color at every turn and, surprise, the blanket has two different sides!
has been a great success, thank you!

[Claire]

Hi Lucy, I have been searching the internet for a crochet baby blanket for my first blanket project and came across your website today. I have been entranced alllll day, my one day off, enjoying and indulging in your most sumptuous use of colour combinations and creative projects. You have a wonderful sense of colour, a true artist. With great difficulty I have stuck to my initial project (first) and plan to make the baby ripple blanket. Are you able to share the pattern and hook size? I must also congratulate you on your detailed instructions for this ripple blanket with very helpful photos, the best that I have found on the internet and thats a lot of looking!! You have inspired me to be adventurous and creative, thank you.