Sunday, 23 October 2011

Stripes and Waves

Hello Lovelies,
I've got a new work in progress (WIP) to share with you today:0)

but first a little quiz......



Anybody guess what this rather wonky rectangle is ? It's a finished object I made for my youngest. He's been asking me to make this for a while. He  chose the colours and it measures 25cm (10 inches) by 12cm ( 5 inches). Answer at the bottom of this post :0)

But don't rush to the end yet, here is my latest WIP........

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Oooooh colourful ripples !!  Yep I've joined the ripple-along organised by Lucy and Heather. I tried to resist for a while as to be honest I can't say I enjoyed my only previous ripple experience.I love the look of this cushion cover I made back in 2009 .....



But I remember getting very frustrated by it at the time.....I went wrong lots of times and I also chose to work in the back loops only on the colour change rows which added extra fiddle factor. I can't remember exactly which pattern this is but this time I'm using Lucy's Neat Ripple pattern and it's much easier.....or maybe my crochet has improved.
 That's not to say it doesn't require some concentration and counting. It's not a super easy granny square type of pattern. I've already gone wrong once and had to pull back a couple of rows . That's when I was glad it's not a big project.....



Yes it's a baby blanket , inspired by this beauty. I'm not sure what I will do with it when it's finished but for now I'm just enjoying the making ....the ripple and I are friends at last :0)



I love looking along the waves of colour and there is certainly something to be said for working with all these intense hues .
It feels great to be part of the fun and I know so many others feel the same. Check out the amazing creations over at the ripple-along Flickr group.Right , I'm off to add another colour. Oh and I nearly forgot the quiz answer. ....



It's a car seat belt cozy thingy....not sure what they are called but it's to stop the seat belt cutting into your neck.
Enjoy your Sunday
Jacquie x
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41 comments:

  1. Jackie23 October 2011 at 09:31

    Loving the colours you have chosen for your ripple ~ I'd love to be joining in with the ripple along but have just started on my granny stripe blanket. What a great idea for the seat belt too :O)x

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  2. Katie23 October 2011 at 09:35

    Your ripple is looking lovely and the seatbelt cover is a fab idea :-)

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  3. Unknown23 October 2011 at 09:43

    Your ripple is lovely - I love to ripple, there is a lovely rhythm about it. I have about 8 rows to go - must post some pics on flickr.
    Your car seat cosy is genius x

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  4. Linda23 October 2011 at 09:59

    I love your ripple and the seatbelt cover is a great and colourfull idea.

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  5. Anonymous23 October 2011 at 10:13

    Im loving the ripple,Im not that confident to try this yet,though.I love that seat belt cover such a great idea for little necks,I think I ll have to try them,thankyou.love julie.xxx

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  6. Heather23 October 2011 at 10:14

    I absolutely did not guess what that was. I first thought it was a caffetiere cosy but then ruled that out as I thought it unlikely that your youngest son is a coffee drinker.

    Your ripple is looking FAB and I am so happy that you are joining in the Ripple along! Its so exciting that so many people are. Your colour choices are lovely as ever :-)
    xxxx

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  7. Christine23 October 2011 at 10:15

    Your ripple is gorgeous, love the seat belt cosy too

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  8. Penny23 October 2011 at 10:30

    Oh ripple-icious Jacquie! It's s addictive don't you think? I am busy crocheting a chevron type ripple and am loving it, I love adding a new colour and seeing how it develops! Your youngest son is very clever and is obviously a fan of all your gorgeous crochet xox Happy Sunday x

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  9. Kashi23 October 2011 at 11:08

    It took me three days to decide to join the ripple along. Your blanket looks good. My first ripple was way off count. I look at it now and wonder what I was doing. It was also my first blanket. I think your new ripple will turn out fine. I did a second one this summer and got it right, using Lucy's pattern. Your color choices are really nice. Have fun rippling.

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  10. Terrie23 October 2011 at 11:17

    Love the colours! I so want to join this ripple-along but I have swore I am not going to start anything new until I finish my hex blanket. That's the problem with being inspired online all the time - I could have 50 wip's right now! x

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  11. Tania23 October 2011 at 11:19

    Stop. STOOOOOOOP!

    There is NO WAY I can squeeze a ripple project in to my world right now. No Way. And yet the universe seems to be throwing up ripply goodness at any ol' opportunity and now you've pointed me off to a nice pattern. (yikes).

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  12. Anonymous23 October 2011 at 11:47

    If I had a car, I would totally be making car seat belt cozy thingies! Great idea from your little one! :)
    The ripple looks great too - I love how everyone seems to be participating in the rippe-along; I love all those yummy pictures of ripples!
    xo,
    wink

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  13. Sue23 October 2011 at 11:55

    THE RIPPLE IS CALLING!!! I don't know how much longer I can resist.
    And your gorgeous seat belt cover, inspired and brilliant all short people should have one!

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  14. Charlotte23 October 2011 at 12:05

    The ripples look lovely, nice bright colours!!! I started a ripple aaaaaaaaaages ago, and i am considering giving it another crack to finish it. I have too many W.I.P though! Good idea with the seatbelt cozy, especially for little ones!

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  15. Meredith23 October 2011 at 12:46

    Love the blanket so far, the colors are blending so perfectly. And good for you with the seat belt cover, a great idea.
    Meredith

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  16. Amy23 October 2011 at 13:52

    OMG....I need to make one of those seat belt thingies for myself!! I'm short & the seat belt always seems to rub my neck the wrong way. Wonder why I never thought of something like this before? Thanks for the idea!!

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  17. ShabbyChicShaz23 October 2011 at 14:45

    Your ripple looks amazing, great choice of colours. What a fab idea - the cosy for the car seat belt :)

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  18. Unknown23 October 2011 at 15:17

    I know what you mean with the ripple-along: I myself try to resist it, but..... maybe I'll join in:)
    I just love how your ripple blanket is turning on!

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  19. Casey23 October 2011 at 15:20

    love your ripple! and I love the seat belt cozy, I bought yarn to make a couple last year but never actually made them, my kids could definitely use them. Maybe when I actually do it, I'll make some striped ones!

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  20. Inthesky23 October 2011 at 15:25

    What a fantastic idea a seat belt thingy mine is so uncomfortable!

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  21. Anonymous23 October 2011 at 15:25

    The ripple blanket is beautiful! I have also been resisting making a ripple since my previous one took so long, but I may have to make one too! And I love the seat belt cover, what I great idea!

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  22. Petunia Pill23 October 2011 at 17:04

    The colors in the seat belt cover are FABULOUS! And I love that ripple blanket and am intrigued about the idea of working in the back loop only on the color change row....hmmmmmmm...I'm feeling the need to give that a go!

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  23. Samantha23 October 2011 at 17:16

    I love your ripple! Lovely colour choices. I am rippling along also but with a blue theme and I am LOVING it. Glad to find you are now happier with the ripple using Lucy's pattern. I am also using this pattern (making some mistakes along the way to correct - but happy with my first try) I love the seatbelt cosy - a very good idea, I had never thought of making one at home! I am sure your son will love it!

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  24. Sucrette23 October 2011 at 17:30

    The ripple is stunning! woooow! what a wonderful color choice! Love love love it!
    Angie
    www.lemondedesucrette.com

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  25. Julie23 October 2011 at 17:32

    Nope i didn't guess what it was, a great idea and so clever, a good way to brighten up a dull seatbelt for children too.

    Loving the ripple, i just finished my first ripple cushion and had to rip it out a couple of times due to mistakes LOL

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  26. Wendy23 October 2011 at 19:13

    I knew what it was! I've made several of them myself, though not in such a funky pattern. Loving the ripple blanket.

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  27. Kristen23 October 2011 at 20:08

    Oh ripple, you enchanting seductress...they are just endlessly fascinating to me. Your bold colors are gorgeous! :)

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  28. andamento23 October 2011 at 22:31

    I need one of those seat belt thingmies, what a great idea.

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  29. Rie24 October 2011 at 01:01

    Love your ripple - looks fantastic.
    And bugger, got the quiz wrong, I was thinking it was a super-hero wrist cover!!

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  30. Lika24 October 2011 at 12:29

    Hi Jacquie, Love your sons car seat strap idea and you yourself did a great job creating it! I also love how you chose the colors for your Ripple, very beautiful colors that also seem to have a vintage theme to it. Great job! I forgot to mention a question in my resent comment regarding your version of the Granny Square. I made a swatch but I later noticed that I didn't pay attention very well (Like I should have) and follow your instructions! Now when you made the round in "Green" (believe 4th round just can't remember at this moment) you stated to make 2 clusters stitches on the side only, Ok... so I got this but, do you continue doing this step for each round here after or do you alternate rounds with 2 side cluster then 3 side clusters for the next row and so on and so on? I tried zooming in on your photos but just couldn't tell. Can you please help! I hate for you to repost about this but if you rather explain by email my address is: Likasbuddy@hotmail.com Thanks again! :)

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  31. Anonymous24 October 2011 at 13:21

    What a fab idea, I will have to see if I can make one! Lovely ripple blanket!!

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  32. Little Blue Mouse24 October 2011 at 13:46

    That seat belt cosy is such a good idea!

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  33. Country Rose24 October 2011 at 15:03

    Hi Jacquie,

    I love the colours on your ripple blanket.
    Thank you so much for linking back to me, I'm very flattered. :-)

    Ashley xxx

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  34. Dawn24 October 2011 at 17:49

    I learnt crochet speifically to make a ripple blanket but never have. I chickened out after doing battle with a cushion.

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  35. Zita24 October 2011 at 18:23

    That car seat belt thingie is a really good idea! My daughter needs one, but being almost 9 years old, she doesn't want one with a disney princess on it! I think she'll love a crochet one! Thanks for the idea!

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  36. Colleen24 October 2011 at 21:19

    Great idea for the seat belt!! What are the dimensions??

    Love the ripple :)

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  37. Anonymous24 October 2011 at 22:39

    I really like the seat belt cover idea and might try one for myself - mine always goes across my neck too much and I hate that.

    I love your ripple blanket colors - they are very comfortable to look at.

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  38. my4lilgirls25 October 2011 at 20:23

    Oh your ripple is so lovely & the seat belt idea is amazing, love it
    Karen x

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  39. OneofHisflock26 October 2011 at 10:34

    Ooooooo rippling-madness, or rather goodness :-)
    Love your ripples !!!
    Can I ask you a question about your ripple cushion ? I'm doing a cushion and am stuck with how to "sew" it up....do I double crochet (uk)up the two sides, putting two stitches into the end row trebles then crochet sides together or is there a better way...aaaaaaargghhh I hate being in a crochet dilemma.....please peeps out there...H E L P needed.
    Elaine xx

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  40. Cuckoo26 October 2011 at 20:00

    I know two little boys who would like a seat belt thingy. There goes my WiP list ever increasing. I blame you entirely.

    xxx

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  41. Isa4 November 2011 at 19:37

    ohh...que preciosos y alegres colores , me encanta la ondulación, yo estoy metida en una que espero verla pronto acabada, tu blog me gusta mucho!!
    un abrazo!

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