I am really loving these colours. And this yarn. The feel of it and the intense colour of it is giving me oodles of pleasure as I work steadily away on the little Red Nose Day doll blankets. People keep asking me what yarn it is :: it's basically a mixture of DK merino's left over from other things (my ripple blanket, and the French Bower Bird project mainly). Some of it is Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino, some is Rico essentials merino, and there are one or two balls of Lang superwash merino.
Yesterday I began making some mini ripples, a second doll blanket for the Comic Relief auction. Did I say how much I'm loving all this yarny colour?
Of course, I probably shouldn't have been sitting at the table for so many hours today getting lost in those mini ripples. The house is a mess and I've had an unwell child to tend to. Pancakes to make. Some huge piles threatening to topple. And yet.....I couldn't help myself. I gave in to the soothing rhythm of the hook and the glory of the colour and all was well. The house is still a mess, the piles are still there. I delegated the pancake making to J, and Little Man is looking a little less peaky after an entire day spent horizontal. All in all, an excellent day where very little got done on the home front, but the mini ripples are looking glorious.
I'm using a variation of the Neat Ripple Pattern to make this doll blanket. I'm working single rows of random colours, and working every row from the right side, so no turning of the work. The other alteration I made was to work in multiples of 10 (as opposed to 14), so that there are only 2 tr's in between the increase and decrease stitches (as opposed to 4). Apologies if this sounds like gobbledegook to those of you who don't ripple, but for those of you who do, I trust you know what I'm on about!
I've just finished the blanket actually, well that's to say I finished the ripply part. Got a tonne of ends to darn in now, and then a small border to crochet. How's that for fast work?
And this is one of my tulips laid down to rest upon my Little Squares. Just because. It had to be done.
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So cute and exactly what my granddaughter wants for her dolls. Is there a pattern available? I've done the ripple before but not without some help from a pattern. Thank you.
Posted by: Patti McGill | December 11, 2021 at 01:31 AM
Hello Lucy, I have made the cottage ripple blanket and my coast ripple blanket is a work in progress - love them both.
Do you have patterns please for the miniature square and ripple blankets?
Thank you so much
Ainslee
Posted by: Ainslee | September 13, 2015 at 04:59 AM
Do you have a pattern for a granny square?/
Posted by: Mamie Johnston | July 21, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Love this! Must have a go at the mini blanket!
Posted by: Ruth Topping | July 21, 2014 at 10:18 AM
Hi Lucy. I've just made a half width granny stripe blanket from your tutorial. It's for no.3 due tomorrow! My little girl is begging me for a doll ripple blanket. Having never done it before i am enjoying rippling! However, i don't quite know what I am doing at the start of each row when i join in a colour. Have ended up chaining 3 then 1tr into same space, then 3tr then the 2 decreases etc. Can't quite see if it'll work or not. Could you tell me how you did your border, do you do an extra chain at the corners or just block it afterwards?
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 26, 2013 at 09:31 PM
I am so addicted to your blog. I love love love how you enjoy the simple pleasures of crochet, colour, nature, being at home. Your blog is so encouraging!
Posted by: Sue French | March 08, 2013 at 01:14 AM
I am going to make one:) well try too lol
Posted by: kiki | February 23, 2013 at 12:07 AM
Cute!!
Posted by: Lianne | February 15, 2013 at 02:36 PM
I do so love pictures of your home. It looks just bright and cheerful. So much pattern and color!
Posted by: Lisa T | February 15, 2013 at 01:21 PM
I am in love with your little doll blankets! Such happy little charmers! And for a good cause too.
Posted by: WendyBee | February 14, 2013 at 03:13 PM
I love it! Nagyon aranyos! :)
Posted by: Vera | February 14, 2013 at 02:47 PM
Fun! Can't wait to see the end ripple!
Posted by: Taylor | February 14, 2013 at 01:31 PM
Lovely and colorful!
Happy Valentine's day, Lucy! Love and Be loved always!
Anna
Posted by: Anna | February 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Pancakes sound good. Maybe for dinner tomorrow :) I woulduch rather crochet over clean any day...it's really much better for heart and soul! Lovely ripples, miss Lucy!
Posted by: Paula | February 14, 2013 at 02:37 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kat | February 14, 2013 at 12:13 AM
Hola,
Cuter than cute! xx
I a doing my first Give-away! and I am all excited to give a smile to somebody who loves handmade!
take care!
Lorena
❤
Posted by: Lorena | February 13, 2013 at 11:13 PM
Lucy I don't suppose you would consider adopting me. I am 59 but I want a mum like you. I love all your crocheting and the colours are lovely. I'm doing the Granny Stripe at the moment and already planning another one. Thank you...you are an inspiration
Posted by: Dawn | February 13, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Our house is rather suffering from creative goings on this week: half term and there is evidence of crocheting, baking, drawing, sticking,and hamma beads all over the place! Such fun though, much better than cleaning and tidying! Still, I think I could do with a visit from the Fly Lady when they go back to school ;-) Loving your blankets and hearing all about your progress!
Posted by: Claire | February 13, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Good 4 you to make this little things!
I want to share with you some of my handworks:
http://alise-jautrieburti.blogspot.com/2013/02/mammas-tasa.html
and
http://alise-jautrieburti.blogspot.com/2013/02/pirmais-filca-meginajums.html
Posted by: Alise | February 13, 2013 at 08:16 PM
I love the mini ripple it's just so adorable.
Posted by: Clare | February 13, 2013 at 08:02 PM
Hi Lucy! I actually put a WIP aside to make a mini square blanket. I'm in love with it! Mine will be used as place mats. Liked the way it looked on your table, as well. Thank you!
Posted by: Karol | February 13, 2013 at 06:28 PM
Lucy love your little doll blankets . they are wonderful as all things you do. hope your little one is better now take care rar
Posted by: RUTH RYAN | February 13, 2013 at 04:21 PM
Hi Lucy
It's great to see the actual size of your dolly blanket. At first I thought it was a place mat. They are so gorgeous
Love
AMarie
Posted by: Anna-Marie Field | February 13, 2013 at 03:13 PM
The minis are just as beautiful as the large ones.
Posted by: Cheryl | February 13, 2013 at 02:43 PM
When working in mini's,it makes quick work.Looking lovely already!I think we can all relate to 'being in the zone'and nothing much else getting done.lol(I've been in one with bunting) One thing about housework...it'll be there waiting when we do get to it! ;)L-o-v-e the tulip on it!That would look gorgeous framed for the wall.Sending get well wishes to L.M. :))
Posted by: Angela-Southern U.S.A. | February 13, 2013 at 01:48 PM