The joyful ripple

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April 12, 2012

Good morning sweeties,

How are you?

As you guessed from the title of this post, I’ve began a ripple blanket for my baby…Yes, babies do need blankets, don’t they? and I’m ready to make some for the little one I’m expecting…The first blanket will be a ripple…We’ll see for the others 😉

I’m loving this ripple more than anything I’ve made before (but this is always the case for every project) and I’m loving working on it…

Let’s see some pics…

Do you remember the yarn I’ve shown you HERE?

Well…this is it 🙂 The yarn is called Mirage. It is a 100% acrylic yarn…very soft and a pure pleasure to work with…The yarn is thin (crocheted with a 3mm crochet hook) and perfect for babies stuff…

This kind of thin yarn is kind of new to me as I’m used now to work with my nako and a 4.5mm hook…but it is ok…and I have difficulties putting down my joyful ripple to work on other projects 🙂 I am now totally addicted to it!

The colors are bold and bright. I love these colors for babies and I prefere them to the pastels ones… don’t know why…I don’t like to use a light blue for boys and a light pink for girls…I love bright and sunshiny colors for both 🙂 perfect against the mother’s baby blues 😉

I don’t know yet if I’m expecting a boy or a girl but this kind of colorful project is good for both…

The pattern I’m using is very simple and soooo soothing and relaxing to work on…I think it is my favorite pattern.

You can find it HERE! 

I’ve began with a 180 chain (16×11 +4). Your beginning chain must be a multiple of 11 + 4 in this pattern…

I’ve made more and more progress since I took these pics…and it is turing out very nice I must confess…will show you very soon 🙂

Have to go now… I’m taking the girls today to the hairdresser for a spring cut 🙂

Thank you so much for your visit,

Have a beautiful day!

Sucrette

45 Comments

  1. Bridgett

    Oh Congratulations on the new baby! It’s always such a joy to expect a new addition to the family! Wishing you the best for the pregnancy!
    B.

  2. Bridgett

    Oh I forgot to say: The Blanket looks already so amazing! Very snuggle up inviting! I am sure the baby will love it!

  3. Betty Guyomarch

    comme toujours, ton choix des couleurs est parfait !
    Bravo Angie !

    bisous
    Betty

  4. barbara reichard

    beautiful colors , so good for a boy or girl- wishing for just a happy and healthy baby. congratulations. keep us posted on all that you create.
    barbara

  5. Annie

    Je suis comme toi,j’aime les couleurs vives,gaies,même pour la layette! ta couverture est jolie comme tout,bravo,continues à bien t’amuser à travailler dessus
    bisous

  6. Mo

    Beautiful colors for your blanket Angie 🙂
    Have a lovely day 🙂

  7. Tracey

    Congratulations 🙂 On the baby AND the blanket 🙂 It’s a beautiful pattern and gorgeous colour choices xxx

  8. Lorena (sonido retro UK)

    I simply love it… it look so complicated, I no it is not, but I like the look of it. I must try it in some point… It is one of my favourite stitch in crochet…
    have a lovely day Arabian lady! x

  9. Kelly Fletcher

    Just found your blog and am loving it! Thanks so much for all the inspiration and patterns. With winter approaching in the southern hemisphere, I recently got my crochet hooks out again, so finding you has been extremely timeous. Keep up the great work, Kelly

  10. Ana from Switzerland

    Couleurs de garçon..?!

  11. annie35

    Les couleurs sont magnifiques, et on a toujours envie de faire une rayure en plus pour voir ce que ça va donner !!!! Le bébé sera très gâté ! Bonne journée

  12. Liz

    Somehow I completely missed the post where you actually said you were expecting a baby! I had to scroll down and check for it! Very many congratulations! I guess everybody is excited about the addition in your family! And yes, you should spoil that little bundle of joy as much as possible with all the crochet stuff that you can make! Have a wonderful day!

  13. Stocki

    Hi Angie….Oh my goodness this is a happy ripple indeed! I love the colours…and the idea of using bright colours to ward off the baby blues…what a lovely positive idea! It is really nice to imagine the post that we will see one day soon of your little one wrapped up in all those ripples! Awwww……. Have a lovely weekend Angie (nearly there)… Hugs, Jill x

  14. manu

    wonderful, delicious colors, gorgeous pattern!!! wowwww i like!
    Manu

  15. paula

    Congratulations 🙂

    The blanket is lovely and the colours so beautiful.

  16. Jo

    Wishing you a safe & happy pregnancy! And your baby blanket is so lovely. Great choice on colors. 🙂

  17. Dorothy

    Love your ripple blanket. You have inspired me and I have just started making one. Congrats on the expected arrival – he/she will have some lovely clothes and blankets. xoxox

  18. Linda Solaiman

    The blanket will be beautiful Angie and your sweet little baby will look so cute all snuggled up inside of it. 🙂

  19. Teresa

    Looks gorgeous. The colors are fantastic for baby.
    Teresa

  20. Tabby P.

    I just love ripple blankets! Your’s is no
    exception! Very lovely! 🙂

  21. Susan

    Congratulations! What a blessing for your family… Your blanket is beautiful!

  22. Lauren

    I LOVE how colorful all of your projects are!!!

  23. Any de Chile

    Realmente hermosos los colores, me encantaría que acá llegaran esas lanas con esos colores bellísimos….

    Que tengas un lindo día……

    Cuidate…

  24. Jacqueline

    I love your bright color choices!

  25. Isabel

    Bonitos colores , alegres y cálidos, enhorabuena por la llegada del bebé.
    Have a nice day

  26. Tracie

    CONGRATULATIONS! How exciting! I wish you all the best. What a beautiful start to your ripple. I am like you and prefer the brighter colors for babies.

  27. Jess

    Beautiful colors, as usual! You have such an eye for them. 🙂

  28. anny

    Felicidades por el nuevo bebé, la manta divina y los colores hermosos
    Anny
    Besos

  29. Esther

    OMG!! I totally missed that you have no.3 on the way, that is fantastic!! Congratulations. I wish you and bub a healthy pregnancy 🙂 The ripple is gorgious and this is on my ‘wanna make this NOW’ list!!
    HUGS!! Esther.

  30. Susan Ernst

    i love your talent. im still working on the poncho…done in greens. i’ll bring up pics soon.

  31. Soleil

    Love your new blanket, Angie! The beautiful colors combination!
    Kisses ♥
    Olga

  32. Karen Ciullo

    So happy for you!! When is your new little addition due? Babies are such a blessing!

    Congratulations! Oh, love the blanket!

  33. Maggie

    Oh yourbaby blanket looks beautiful- gorgeous colours for your little one. Maggie xx

  34. Karen

    Your baby will be so cozy in that blanket… Wrapped in lovely colours and Mamas love !!

  35. Patti

    I love to read your blog! It always leaves me happy and wanting to see more! Beautiful and vibrant colors! ~ hugs, Patti

  36. Andrea

    I love ripples!! And and also like bright colors for baby stuff…pastel one seem a bit boring to me…your blanket is turning out beautiful :)!!

  37. Laura

    That looks wonderful Angie – I’m sure your baby will love it! lol xxx

  38. Tammy

    Such vibrant colors! Hope all is going well. I sure need a Spring cut. Haven’t had my hair done since December. :/ Have a great weekend. Tammy

  39. Alisia

    Beautiful blanket! I have been neglecting my poncho as of late, but need to get back to it as my little girl and my niece both want a matching one!

  40. Lalalizzie

    Oh congratulations!!!! (A bit late, but since i had another baby myself it’s been a challenge to keep up with my reader!) I used your ripple pattern to crochet a blanket for my baby boy and it’s being used every day (and night). I just love it. And i love the colours you’ve chosen for your little one!

  41. becky

    Thank you so much for the info you give!!!!! Your projects are beautiful! I’m very pleased that I’ve found your blog!.. Will be following it…because it’s awesome! Congratulations are your pregnancy!

  42. becky

    Angie, Where does one buy the yarn Mirage for the Joyful Ripple blanket? I live in the U.S. Thanks, Becky

  43. Katelijn

    Mooie ripple afghan. Zeer leuke kleuren en in een mooi combinatie.

    Groetjes Katelijn

  44. Lelo

    Lovely colours and congrats on the pregnancy. Hope everything goes well for you. I also love ripple crochet. Made my first blanket a couple of months ago.
    Regards,
    Inez

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