Wednesday 29 January 2014

The Ripple is Done!


I finished making this last week



I felt a bit lost when this ripple was completed, I enjoyed making it so much it went everywhere with me and I was quite sad when it was done. 

Gentle Ripple shawl.

I enjoyed making this because it was so easy and rhythmic and I loved how the colours all went so well together. 



I know there are lots of ripple patterns out there but I liked this one because it was a gentle ripple with not too much zig in the zag if you know what I mean.



it's a peaceful ripple. If anyone would like to make one like mine I will write the pattern for you please just say.


It measures 110 x 48 cms 


The tassels are 5 inches long and it took 280 grams of yarn.

This shawl is going to Sue at SIBOL  you can read all about it here
SIBOL also has a Ravelry group you can find it here

The pattern is now available for the shawl you can find it here

I love making these easy shawls because you can be creative and make them in any stitch you like and it's not too big so you won't get bored with it.  I'm making another already in another lovely pattern stitch and..... 

it's a great way to use your stash.

linking with





February is going to be the month of the shawl :)

Stashaholics!
The end of the month is nearly upon us so all of those who are counting please leave me  your totals here for January.


50 comments:

  1. It's very pretty Linda - the lady who receives that shawl is sure to love it. :)

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  2. It's beautiful! I love the colors, so soothing. Yes, please, I'd love the pattern. I enjoy making shawls and wraps, and I like how your ripples are less ziggy and zaggy than most. Great finish! I know it will be well appreciated. Take care :-)

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    1. Thank you Kate I will write it out as soon as can. :)

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  3. That is so beautiful. I love the colors.

    Lisa

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  4. The shawl is gorgeous Linda, I love the gentle waves and the beautiful colors.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. Beautiful Linda!

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  6. Oh, wow! I was thinking that would be great for SIBOL and then I saw that is where it is going. Sue will be delighted.

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    1. Thank you Una, I'm going to make a few and then send them all together. :)

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  7. Sehr schön!
    Liebe Grüße,*Manja*

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  8. I love making ripples as well! gorgeous color combo as well :-)

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  9. I've been making scarves like mad and thinking about needing something new to work on. Shawls is a great idea! I'd love the pattern, but I'm not sure if UK instructions will make sense to my USA brain, you know? Still - I've done lots of chevron stripe afghans, so maybe its just a slight variation????
    Yours is stunning! Love the color combination.

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    1. it's easy enough karla, I will put it up on Tuesday but this shawl would work with any chevron pattern. :)

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  10. OOh Linda - love your gentle ripples - they look really soothing! Fab colours too!
    Ali x

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  11. Good Evening Linda, Your shawl is beautiful, I love the mixture of pinks and grey... so lovely. I would ask for the pattern, but to be honest, I don't think I would be able to do it as it looks very complicated. I know what you mean about finishing a project which you have enjoyed doing. I find that when I finish a quilt, once finished, I have to wait a little while before I can begin another.... the enjoyment returns after a while, as choosing fabrics and cottons is always an exciting prospect.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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    1. Thank you Daphne, i'm glad you like the shawl, it's not that difficult to do I'm sure you would soon pick it up, I wish I could quilt! :)

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  12. OH it's ever so lovely Linda, and I love the colours too - another success story, well done you!
    Hugs, Joy x

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  13. It is lovely Linda! I like the combination of the colours and when you combine them with the ripple, it all just seems to blend really well. You must have busted loads of your stash this month already with all the things that you have created. I wonder what the totals will be! xx

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    1. Thank you Amy, yes I have just been adding up my totals and I have busted more than I thought I had. :)

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  14. This is so pretty Linda! And a really nice 'gentle' ripple like you say :) Who wouldn't want this gorgeous shawl wrapped around their shoulders. Wendy x

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  15. Lovely shawl, Linda! I hope you are making the second for you, because this is a keeper!

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    1. Thanks Ana, I'm afraid not, I never thought of making one for myself but now that you mention it I may just do that some time. :)

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  16. Linda, it's so beautiful. The colors look gorgeous together. It's very generous of you too.

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    1. Thank you Jennifer, I'm just glad that there are such worthy causes out there who can use the things I make. :)

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  17. Lovely shawl. love the ripple pattern!
    Jacqui x

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  18. It's so lovely, Linda, and yes, I would love the pattern. It it just the sort of project I feel like working on right now, and as SIBOL is very local to me, I think I would like to donate a shawl like this :-)

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    1. Thank you Julie I will be putting the pattern up on Tuesday. :)

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  19. Those colours will make some persons day so much happier,cuddlier and contented. It's truly beautiful Linda

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  20. Lovely shawl, Linda!! The color combination is perfect :) did you add the tassels separately or created from loose ends ?

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    1. Thank you Preeti, I made the tassels separately and tied the loose ends in pairs, then added the tassels where the pairs were so they all merged together. :)

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  21. Love your ripple shawl! So pretty. Don't you LOVE a project that you enjoy that much? I know that lost feeling you get when it's finished. NOW WHAT? ;)

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    1. Thank you Pammy Sue, yes you are right but in this case I had another shawl project in mind and went straight on to that, I'm not loving it as much as I did the ripple but it's going to be pretty too. :)

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  22. Linda thank you so much for making this wonderful Shawl for SIBOL.
    It certainly is a beauty.
    I love making ripples and this pattern is very pretty indeed.
    They grow so quickly. I'm sure it will be lovely and warm for an Elderly
    person in this chilly weather.

    If anyone is interested in joining our Group over on RAVELRY
    here's the Link.
    http://www.ravelry.com/groups/-sibol-

    I can't thank you enough!
    Love Sue x

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    1. You are very welcome Sue, my LH group are making February the month of the shawl so hopefully we will soon have a few to send to you. I will add your Ravelry link to the post. :)

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  23. A lovely 'tah-dah' finished shawl, I love the gentle ripple of it. Well done Linda x

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  24. If you've taken the time to write up the pattern, I think I'd like to try it. If there's anything I need to know to convert it to US instructions, let me know.

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    1. I will add the US terms as well Karla, it's only one stitch throughout with chains. :)

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  25. Just lovely, the colours work beautifully together.

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