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.
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!!
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.
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......
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
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!
Posted by: federica | January 13, 2018 at 02:36 PM
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.
Posted by: Claire | January 12, 2018 at 09:14 PM
Hi Lucy,
Love the baby blanket. which yarn and hook did you use and how much yearn and how many chain stitches did you start with?
Many Thanks
Posted by: Alaria | January 10, 2018 at 10:53 AM
Hello Lucy as you can see I am back at your wonderful attic24, it is always like walking into Alladins Cave to me anyway. I am still crocheting for charity and as the Straight rows granny st blanket came out so well as well as my attermpt at the cupcake blanket pattern, still got a bit to do. I have been wanting to learn to so the Ripple stitch and to make a blanket and lo and behold there it is one your site. I have done the practise swatch a few times and although I am no expert I've got it after a few rows. So tomorrow I start the real thing, I just know I am going to enjoy following your tutorials once again. So a huge thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us I am so sure there are many of your followers who would agree with me. I wish you and your family a really happy Xmas and a really prosperous and happy New Year.
Posted by: Charmaine Rimmer | December 23, 2016 at 08:27 PM
Just wondered what ply your yarn is, and what gauge hook you are using? I'm pretty new to crochet and not confident enough to free-range these sorts of decisions yet!
Posted by: Sarah | October 26, 2016 at 02:37 PM
Hi Lucy! I am an avid follower and lover of all your projects! I was wondering do you answer any of the questions the people ask or is this just a comment section only? Just curious is all....thanks for all the inspiration!!!
Kristi
Posted by: Kristi Jiggens | May 03, 2016 at 08:44 AM
I love what you do and wish my fingers were nimble enough to tackle the tiny stuff! Will stick to the blankets
Posted by: Jude | January 17, 2016 at 07:52 PM
Can you tell me where to find the baby ripple pattern, thanks Kim
Posted by: Kim hanslow | September 03, 2015 at 07:53 PM
How many chain for this blanket please. I just love it.
Posted by: Robyn Wilkie | June 12, 2015 at 02:39 PM
Can't wait to get started on a baby ripple blanket. How many chains should I use for my foundation row, please?
Posted by: Ann Pelham | March 15, 2015 at 05:51 PM
I can't find the pattern to this on here anywhere, am I looking in the wrong place?
Thanks
Posted by: Sally | February 24, 2015 at 10:02 AM
Can I ask what number of chains you used to make this?
Posted by: Lynsey | January 19, 2015 at 05:12 PM
How can I get the pattern for this baby ripple blanket?
Posted by: Renee | July 05, 2014 at 06:16 PM
I just happen on to this site and I am over whelmed at the beautiful colors in your crochet projects.. As soon as I can get out I am buying some bright colors and making something up.. I have always used "dull" colors and you have inspired me to change...
Posted by: Margie Cole | February 13, 2014 at 05:14 PM
Love your blanket Lucy, but my heart skipped a beat when you mentioned Bolton Abbey. I have been living in Western Canada for over 20 years now, but one of my favourite memories ever, is making my way accross the stepping stones at Bolton Abbey with a heavy picnic basket to meet up with my late mum and the rest of my family. Thanks for sharing your beautiful crochet and for striking a wonderful memory.
Posted by: Kathryn | October 24, 2013 at 09:43 AM
I am new to your site and just came across your baby ripple blanket. I have crocheted a few ripples but really like the gentle curve of yours. I would like to make one. . . where can I find the pattern?
Posted by: Laura | August 02, 2013 at 05:33 AM
Lucy,
Can you tell me, please, the type of yarn you used in this baby ripple blanket? Thank you.
Posted by: Pam Chopko | April 10, 2013 at 05:04 PM
So happy I stumbled onto this! Would you think I was crazy if I told you I read the whole thing (in my mind) in a British accent? lol Truly, I did. And when you used the phrase "rather a lot of blood," it reminded me of something Emma Thompson might say in one of her many movies, in fact, MAY have said. I enjoyed this. Thanks for writing it.
Posted by: Dirinda Westfall Lacen | March 16, 2013 at 01:08 AM
once again thank you so much sharing such a beatiuful things with all of us. I have finished my first baby ripple blanket. please come and see... http://artikkizimicinoruyorum.blogspot.com/2013/03/ripple-battaniyem-bitti.html
Posted by: Hulya | March 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
I see I'm a few years in getting to your post but after a number of years hiatus from any crafting at all, I was on the hunt for a baby afghan and came across your blog. It has inspired me! For the past week I have worked on a light white 'baby' afghan knowing full well my daughter and son-in-law wanted bold colours. My heart was not in it needless to say. This morning I ripped out the 4th attempt to get the basic pattern started. My head was yelling at me - bold Bold BOLD! I'm off now with a colour scheme in my head and a baby rippe afghan waiting to be created in my head. This is our first Grandchild and I want something wonderful! Thank YOU so much for inspiring me!!
Posted by: Cathy Oliver | March 09, 2013 at 07:41 PM
Hi Lucy, am an L plate crocheter and just starting my very first ripple. After reading your instructions on the full size version would the baby version be made up of 9 ripples, therefore 9 x 14 plus 2 so a foundation chain of 128?
Kind regards,
Michele
Posted by: Michele | March 08, 2013 at 08:39 AM
i was so confused about which one should i knit as a baby blanket. and as soon as i saw the one you made, i said myself YES this is the one. and i already bought the yarns and started. if you ever have a time i would be appreciated with your visit on my blog. ohh by the way i am one of your follower from Istanbul, Turkey.
Posted by: Hulya | February 22, 2013 at 10:36 AM
You inspired me so much to start my own baby ripple! Do you mind to explain how to do? please please please
Posted by: Hulya | February 11, 2013 at 05:03 AM
Have you tried Bavarian Crochet? I have just tried using Sarah London's tutorial which was really good. The results are brilliant and would lend well using your colour ways. I have used Artesano Aran in shades of pink and purple looks good and very textured .
Posted by: Liz Barnard | November 23, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Wonderful!
I adore you!
Posted by: susy ambrosino | October 13, 2012 at 06:48 PM