Nothing says summer like ripples on a lake gently caressed by a soft breeze!
In order to bring a touch of this wonderful feeling into your home, here are some ripple blanket patterns that almost shimmer in the light. These are for the most part easy projects that will be a fun pastime as you’re making them, but will also be super-enjoyable as finished accessories. Each one takes a unique approach to a rippled surface, however all of them evoke that summertime, “cottagey” feeling. Choose one you like, and subsequently modify and customize the colors to your own liking. Truly, make these summer ripples your own. Links to free patterns are under the pictures.
Petal Stitch Baby Blanket
The petal stitch baby blanket is a gently textured baby blanket, additionally equipped with a dense border to give it a crisp edge. It’s a beautiful, easy project that will be great for the baby, both in terms of warmth as well as with a texture for little fingers to explore.
Designer: Â Daisy Farm Crafts
The 6-Day Baby Blanket
Here is another ripple-stitched blanket. The 6-day baby blanket is a quick project that uses wavy stripes of alternating colors. In this way, it achieve a rolling, sea-like effect that’s gentle as well as soothing. The texture of this blanket is also not too pronounced, although it’s still enough for little fingers to explore.
Skills: beginner       Designer: Betty McKnit
photo source: Instagram
The full article about this pattern is here:
Foothills Baby Blanket
Here is a beautiful baby blanket done in the ripple fashion. Not only are the colors lovely and not cliche (pink or blue), but also the ripples themselves give the blanket a lovely texture that little fingers will love to explore.
Skills: beginner Designer: Carly Waterman
The original pattern is available here:
Diagonal Ripple Lapghan
And here is an afghan totally different than the others. The Diagonal Ripple Lapghan will is an elegant combination of a beautiful texture and a solid color. If you like crochet chevrons, this pattern is definitely for you.
Skills: beginner Designer: Jennifer Renaud
The original pattern is available here:
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These are all so pretty! It’s hard to choose, I love them all!
Thank you for sharing – So very appreciated!