Ripples are so reminiscent of all things summer, most of all the rippling on a sunny lake in a gentle breeze!
In order to bring a touch of this wonderful feeling into your home, here are some ripple-stitched 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 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.
Zigzag Vintage Ripple-Stitched Blanket
Here is a zig-zagging ripple blanket, with colors inspired by a bouquet of roses. Thus, you get the best of both summer, blossoms and ripples. Cant you just picture it sitting at the cottage, watching the shimmering lake, additionally surrounded by fragrant roses?
Designer: Angela Maria
The 6-Day Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
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:
Mystic Ripple Blanket
The mystic ripple blanket is different in that although it uses a chevron-based ripple, it’s done in monochrome. To that end, the pattern uses alternating solid and lacy bands that delineate the ripples. Which therefore makes it a very gentle and soothing pattern.
Designer: Alex DellAringa
The full article about this pattern is here:
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3 comments
Beautiful…love it!
Beautiful ?
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL