Monday 30 July 2012

Seaside Dreams

Hello lovelies, I'm feeling very lucky to have a relaxing week at home stretching out in front of me. No alarms need to be set. Some housework is calling but apart from that my boys and I are just relaxing  seeing what the day brings.
 I'm enjoying the flowers in our garden.The weather is still holding out and the sunshine has encouraged my geraniums into flower at last. 


The only trouble is all this good weather is making me wish this was our Holiday week. I've still got a few more weeks to wait till I get to see the sea again and I do wish it was sooner. 
Still , half the enjoyment of a holiday is the anticipation , don't you think ? So I'm thinking lots about the sea and hoping the weather is kind to us when we get our turn on the beach. And what better way for a crochet nut to channel all her seasidy thoughts but into some beachy ripples..........


I love these cool, fresh colours and I was inspired to use them after admiring Lucy's latest project........

This will be another baby blanket for my shop and I'm using Lucy's Neat ripple pattern again.

All the time I'm rippling up and down the crochet waves I'm thinking of last years holiday in Cornwall with it's rugged rocks and turquoise seas.......


Wonderful golden sandy beaches, blue skys and exciting waves........


Colourful fishing boats and sandy play.......


It's wonderful to have a family holiday to look forward to ( North Devon this year....somewhere we haven't been before ) and wonderful to channel my excitement into something creative......


Thank you all so much for the super kind comments on my Daisy blanket....you know how to make me smile :0)
Jacquie x

39 comments:

  1. beautiful! i'm feeling inspired as this is the second ripple blanket i've seen today!

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  2. This looks fab . . . I love the ripples. And your holiday pic's from last year look wonderful. I'm off to have a look at the pattern link you gave. TFS xxx

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  3. lovely ripples ;0)...your holiday will be lovely im sure, enjoy it x

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  4. Love it - can see the seaside inspiration :)

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  5. Gorgeous ripple blanket and I love the seaside inspired colours. Which lovely yarns are you using? Great pictures of the sea and you've got those blanket colours just right! A beautiful project to prepare you for your seaside holiday!

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  6. Gorgeous ripple blanket and I love the sea.... i m from portugal,and i have the sea for abaut 5 minuts arround...

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  7. Beautiful afghan and beautiful vacation beach pix.

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  8. Your ripple blanket would go really well with mine!

    We're hoping to get away to Northi Devon this year too. I love it down there. Hope you have fab weather.

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  9. That's a beautiful blanket you're working on. And, oh, the water. I have been trying to get off to the beach lately.....

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  10. Loving your sea-sidey ripples Jacquie.
    Victoria xx

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  11. very pretty blanket, soothing colors!

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  12. That is one gorgeous blanket you are working on, perfect colours. I am trying to teach myself the ripple pattern at the moment, I have some way to go, but feel inspired by your lovely project. Elaine

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  13. Love your colour choices - so fresh and holidayish. I've been crocheting my blanket since Christmas also using Lucy's pattern. Your photos are always fantastic and a pleasure to view.

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  15. Lovely colors for the ripple blanket. And I love that amazing seashore in Cornwall. Makes me want to go there...

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  16. I really love the colours of your blanket! Definitely makes me think of the seaside. Beautiful!

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  17. It is all about the buildup and anticipation Jacquie, I am sure it will be gorgeous in north Devon. I love the sandy colour in amongst the waves and sky of blue, perfect combination xox Penelope

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  18. hi jacqui. lovely ripples. im enjoying my bright colourful ripple. it lifts my spirits during the dull winter here in nz. the seaside looks very inviting. roll on holidays to come. your right about the anticipation. blessings, trills.:-)

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  19. Oh I love this, is it stylecraft special DK? I have just made my July blanket out of similar blues with a dark brown in too. It was a gift for a friends wedding but I am itching to make myself one now.

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    1. Hi , thank you . Yes it's Stylecraft...except the lighter "sand" colour which is from my stash....Hayfields Bonus I think.
      Jacquie x

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  20. Love the seaside,too!!! Your blanket is cool!!
    xxx Alessandra

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  21. Love your seaside ripple and said on rav I need to do one of blues for a little girl who loves blue. Beautiful beach pictures, not like the ones I have taken here on our holiday, winter and grey lol

    wendy

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  22. I love that ripple pattern and think your colour selection is especially evocative of the sea! It looks beautiful!!

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  23. Hey Jacquie, this is definitely a seasidey blanket........hope the weather holds out till your holiday.
    I can imagine how much you are looking forward to it. Love the photos from Cornwall.....

    You are whipping up quite a few lovely blankets for your shop....... I'm sure they'll sell like hotcakes.....

    CLaire x

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  24. Such a beautiful blanket and colors!! Love the ripples! Enjoy your summery days!! xo Heather

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  25. Love the blanket such lovely "seaside" colours, enjoy your holls, Lucey x

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  26. Really lovely colours, just looking at it makes me think of the coast. I have ordered a big pack of wool to start on your daisy granny pattern, I cant wait!
    Not sure where in north Devon you are off to but I got married in Ilfracombe on Friday and it is a perfect seaside location for admiring the coast and eating sea food!
    I will be putting some piccies soon! Looking forward to see the finished ripple,
    Becky x

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  27. Love your seaside colours Jacquie perfect for the summer, I've just finished a wonderful rainbow ripple blanket but now I think I might want to make one of these!
    North Devon will be lovely, my parents lived there for a while and we would spend wonderful days exploring the gorgeous beaches and lovely towns. great places to visit are, Bude with its lovely beach, Appledore just charming, Bideford lots of interesting little shops............I could go on but I'm starting to sound like I'm working for the tourist board LOL!

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  28. Jacquie the blanket looks beautiful and the seaside is .... WOW
    Its so beautiful i'd love to go there :D
    Oh and by the way i have a new post please comment on it :D
    Have a fab week
    Ella xoxoxo

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  29. Love how your blanket reflects your Cornish photo.

    North Devon looks beautiful. I'm jealous. 4 days on the holderness coast during jubilee week was our lot for this year. Great memories though

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  30. jacquie, bom dia!!
    Beautiful,tudo!!
    bela inspiration, colours perfect, belo project!!
    Você é maravilhosa!!
    Obrigada por compartilhar! TINA Artesanatos!! Brasil!!

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  31. I can't WAIT to see the sea again, we go on saturday! Weeeeee!

    Loving your ripples, very very seasidey indeed

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  32. Hello Jacquie, at last I have time to follow a your blog! I also have a bunny and enjoy running and aerobics! I look forward to reading through your posts! Thank you for your kind comments. I do know beach hut caravans and love them however I am a one woman band and am trying to keep mine a little more affordable?? I envy your crochet talent, wouldn't know where to start! You should so get set up on etsy!
    Love Sharon. xx

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  33. Those colours really say "seaside!" I can imagine using a blanket like that in the winter and remembering those long hot seaside summer days. Even if they are in our imaginations!

    Ali x

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  34. Hi Jacquie, greetings from wet,windy, freezing cold NSW Australia.
    Ive loved following your blog these last few months....and really enjoy seeing all your Ta-dah's! Just one question though, I have tried to do this ripple blanket from Lucy's site but on the 'mountain' mine tends to pucker a little. The 'valley' sits quite well but that mountaintop just sticks right out.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks for the lovely scenic photos too, love your part of the world.
    Karen

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  35. Hi Karen , ripples are tricky till you get used to them . I'm not sure why yours pucker but it is very easy to get your waves out of sync. I always check the second increase stitch sits in the gap between the 2 stitches of the second increase stitch of the previous row.....hope this makes sense.
    Jacquie x

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  36. Thanks Jacquie.....just finishing a little pink cardigan for a special 2 year old and then I will give it another go.
    Karen x

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  37. I love how you can totally see the inspiration of the sand and sea in the ripply waves of the blanket!

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  38. Hi Jacquie, lovely to see your new project, so pretty. And it matches your beautiful sky and water pictures!

    Have a lovely new week,
    love
    Maaike

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