I think this mini ripple blanket qualifies as one of my quickest projects ever. Started it on Monday, finished it on Wednesday. Yeah, I know, hard to believe but it really was that speedy. I got so IN to those colourful ripplesome rows that I could not help myself, I just had to keep going until it was all done. Ripple ~ ripple ~ ripple ~ ripple ~ done.
These rows of glorious wavy colour were a pleasure to make, in fact, they pretty much made themselves. My hands just kind of went on auto pilot, waggled around for thirty-four rows and then suddenly, there I was pondering the border.
That's the beauty of making something in miniature, the speed of it (especially after a full size blanket that takes months to complete) was amazing. I really loved the speed. LOVed it.
Anyhoooooo......you already know a good bit about this doll blanket don't you, as it was only two days ago that I was here chatting to you about it. So you know it is the second of two little mini blankets I've made as a contribution to an amazing creative charity project. These sweet blankets of mine will join a beautiful gathering of handmade items to be auctioned on the official Comic Relief Ebay site next month...of course I'll keep you posted and give you more specific details nearer the time.
But I think I need to show you the finished blanket now eh?
Ok....mini ripples, here we come...................................
Ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And here it is with the Little Squares blanket. Two little colourful cuties.
I am so very happy with them, they were a joy to make and I hope will be
a great addition to the beautiful things already made by some seriously
talented folk. Have you seen Salty the needle felted dog made by Emma? Or the gorgeous crochet dress made by Sara? And how about the sweetest little baby bears made by Julie? Such talent, and for such a good cause.
Right now the blankets are sat on my table like a couple of glorified, overly bright placemats. I confess I am already rather attached to them and am having a little difficulty thinking about letting them go.
As you would expect, they do look very At Home here in the Attic.
I am quite smitten with the scale of them actually. They are seriously cutesome.
Awwwwwwwwwwwww!! See what I mean? Cutesome or what?!!
I thought you might like this picture...this is me larking about this afternoon, having some ripply, visual fun.
Tomorrow, these beautiful little creations will be carefully wrapped in (brightly coloured) tissue paper and packaged up ready to send to meet The Dolls. I wish them a safe journey, and hope that they bring much love and happiness to whoever eventually gets to own them.
You can keep in touch with the Red Nose Day Doll project through Facebook and Twitter, there are new updates coming in all the time. And of course, any sharing and tweeting for the Good Cause is very much appreciated.
Right now, I confess I feel a little bereft....for the first time in aaaages, I have no hooky on my hook!! Need to remedy that asap.
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Those are adorable! I love them!
Posted by: Kristin Eoff | October 02, 2021 at 04:07 AM
Lucy what size hook did you use and how many stitches to start please I would love to make one for my dolls bed.
Posted by: Dale Edney | April 22, 2017 at 10:44 AM
These small blankets look great. Will you share your patterns? I would especially like the ripple blanket pattern. I am making small blankets for donations to the Humane Society.
Posted by: Suzanne | July 10, 2016 at 06:01 PM
I've been dancing around your bog this morning, drinking in all the beautiful colors and patterns on your Flikr portfolio. I feel uplifted just looking at them.
Thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Alys Milner | July 23, 2014 at 01:54 PM
I love the edging on the mini ripple. any chance of a tutorial? Maybe Pretty please?
I fall in love with crochet every time I come to your blog!
Posted by: Michelle | August 17, 2013 at 07:28 AM
Gorgeous Love your color choices! I'd love if you check out my crochet creations as well over at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FahyDesigns?ref=si_shop
Posted by: vfahy | March 16, 2013 at 09:11 PM
I Love the picture of the big ripple blanket and it mini me so adorable. It's no wonder you've become attached to them.
Posted by: Hoedspruit self catering accommodation | March 06, 2013 at 07:48 AM
Hej! Your website is so beautyful and i really love your ripple doll blanket. I just started to crochet. How can I do such a ripple blanket??? Can you help me?
greetings
Posted by: Nadja | March 05, 2013 at 08:41 PM
That is so cute! In fact I'm currently being sneaky and copying it :-) for the last ripple round did you just chain 2 and go up the sides and round or did you do the sides separate?
Posted by: Laurelin | March 01, 2013 at 03:21 PM
These are beautiful! I always come to your blog if I'm feeling a little blue. Cheers me up no end with the beautiful colours.
Posted by: Katie | March 01, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Your blankets are now showing on a blog in Oz - http://vintagericrac.blogspot.co.uk/
They look wonderful anyway, but even better when shown with the dolls and other accessories.
Posted by: Metherer | February 27, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Vraiment très très jolies!!!
Emmanuelle
Posted by: Emmanuelle | February 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM
Lucy - they are simply divine! Do you think they would work as placemats if they were a tiny bit smaller and used a cotton or the cotton/bamboo yarn?
Kitty from NY
Posted by: Kitty Bateman | February 19, 2013 at 03:14 AM
I think you just invented the best crocheted Mug rugs I could imagine! Great!
Posted by: Christine | February 16, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Lovely work for an excellent cause XX
Posted by: CraftyDawn | February 16, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Hi Lucy, I just had to tell you how this afternoon, at a workshop I was running, we were talking about crochet and blogs, and someone mentioned Lucy and 3 out of the 5 of us knew exactly who Lucy was! They didn't say Lucy from Attic 24, just Lucy! And we all live on the south coast of Western Australia. We all feel as though you are a mutual friend and love your friendly blog.
Best wishes from Down Under, Liz
Posted by: Liz Turnbull | February 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful life. Would love to see the "Befores and Afters" around your house. I do hope you are keeping a journal of your conversion. With 3 young children and your creative nature plus the 100 year old house your life is perfectly busy.
Love your Little Squares Blanket. Way back in the 80's when I was in college I bought a roll of gift wrap paper and a box of staitionary with almost an identical print of your blanket. The pattern of the little squares was kind of embossed and I fell in love with it forever. Somewhere I still have a piece of the giftwrap and the stationary box. Thanks for the memories Ha!...I always thought I would make something with such pattern. Finally I've got the money and maybe time (I am a craftaholic, to do it). I will comeback by your blog again to see the parade of your projects. I will have a cup of tea "with you". I don't drink coffee. Caffeine stopped agreeing with my body since my first pregnancy (the child is 32 years old now) I miss my cozy morning with Darjeeling or Earl Grey tea...Aaaah...the price of motherhood. (Well worth it though). How much is a good cup of Coffee in Northern England nowadays?
Posted by: Martha | February 16, 2013 at 03:41 AM
Those are JUST adorable! I think you need to make one for Little Lady's doll! Thanks for popping over to my blog and leaving a sweet comment. You really do deserve a lot of credit for sparking this colorful blog movement. I know that you got me inspired to start mine and other have been inspired by mine and so it goes.. I bet you're responsible for at least hundreds of new blogs! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | February 16, 2013 at 02:55 AM
So incredibly awesome! I love miniature stuff and your doll blankets are amazing! I always love looking at your photos.. You definitely have a gift and talent for color and they perk up my days! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Tammy | February 16, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Cutesome squared! I can't decide which one I like the best.
Posted by: Karen | February 15, 2013 at 11:19 PM
These are so cute!! I really like your blog and I got so much inspiration from it. You are the best of the best! <3
Posted by: Tiina | February 15, 2013 at 10:42 PM
so lovely! certain to make someone very happy... what is it about tiny things that makes them so much cuter than regular sized things?
Posted by: Samantha | February 15, 2013 at 08:46 PM
I do believe that image of little ripple with big ripple is indeed my new favorite thing. It's beautiful! xoxo
Posted by: Jess | February 15, 2013 at 06:50 PM
Greetings from Arkansas, USA!
These are too cute! I have been hooking for more than 30 years now and love to see what's up and coming. You are doing really great work; keep it up, and I'll keep reading!
Posted by: deede | February 15, 2013 at 06:47 PM
I used to crochet, but when I moved to Colorado I began knitting when I discovered the pattern instructions here are different than in the UK and I just kept making lots of mistakes!
And then I discovered your blog and I have to admit to falling in love with crochet all over again! And your color work is just gorgeous!
I miss the UK. I used to live in Scarborough and loved North Yorkshire so reading your blog and seeing your photos makes me happy.
Do you have instructions for the ripple pattern? I would love to get a copy if you are sharing!
Thanks, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy | February 15, 2013 at 06:39 PM