My ripple journey has begun

Its not an original design. Its not even a new design. Its as old as crochet itself and just as fascinating.
It? It is the ripple stitch. Since I first began to crochet I've wanted to make something rippled, but somehow never found the chance.

It always seemed to be one of those incredibly complex stitch patterns that intimidated me no end.

Until I moved into my own place.

I've lived here almost a month now, and even though traditionally we should experiencing the "August break", it rains nearly every day.

And if that's not enough joyful news, my flat is built on a sort of rocky outcropping facing the road...and by road I mean the hilly part of town I live in. It gets cold here. Very cold. Chest achingly, foot freezingly cold.

I go to bed in thick wool trousers and a sweatshirt to keep the chill out. Getting dressed for bed has begun to take on a ceremonial air, with me lining up my weapons of mass heat production (socks, skull cap, sweatshirt, cardigan, trousers and mug of hot lemon tea).

So there was nothing for it but to make myself a warm blanket. Something to cheer me up and keep me warm at the same time. I wanted something simple enough to remember, but easy on the eye so it looks fancy.

The answer? The ripple stitch, of course! Here's how far I've gotten; its about 2days old so far, and its already made me very happy indeed.

Peace and blessings!
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