Ripples on the Bay Cowl

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Ripples on the Bay Cowl

Hello and if you haven’t used this stitch before, welcome to the wonderful world of waistcoat stitch, I am sure you will really enjoy creating this cowl.

I live on a bay in the south of Sydney, and I love to walk along the beach at sunrise, when its calm and in the cool of the morning. I often sit and just look at the bay watching the light dance upon the ripples, the way the light bounces on the water is hypnotic. It is such a soothing exercise and is a perfect time to crochet in the peace of the morning.

This is how she got her name. Ripples on the Bay can be worn snug, or you can add a couple of repeats to give you a little bit more room, either way I am sure she will become a favourite in your wardrobe.
I am sure you will make more than one.

$10.00

Description

Capturing the movement of the water and the quiet beauty of the shoreline, a little coastal calm for your hook.

Kathy lives on a bay in the south of Sydney and loves to walk the beach at sunrise, when it’s calm and cool. She often sits and watches the light dance upon the ripples; the way it bounces on the water is hypnotic, and the perfect time to crochet in the peace of the morning. That’s how Ripples on the Bay got her name.

The design features a rhythmic, undulating texture that mimics the gentle ebb and flow of the tide. It’s a perfect project for playing with colour gradients or showing off the subtle shifts in a beautiful hand-dyed skein. Whether you’re after a mindful, repetitive make or a sophisticated addition to your accessories, she offers a timeless look with a modern finish.

A ten-round ripple

Waistcoat stitch in the round – the crochet stitch that looks knitted, with a travelling chain space that makes the diagonal ripple.
One easy ten-round repeat – work as many repeats as you like for a snug cowl or a roomier one.
Three sizes – small, medium and large, by the number of 10-stitch repeats around.
Ribbing done last at both ends (2×2 or 2×1, your choice) for a neat top and bottom edge that hides the join.
Only 300 m of yarn – a lovely way to use two balls of something special.

What you’ll need

Skill levelIntermediate to experienced

YarnApprox. 300 m of 4 ply (sample: 2 balls of 100% merino); gradients and hand-dyed skeins shine here

Hook4.5 mm (larger than usual for 4 ply, to keep the dense stitch open); loose tension

Also handyStitch marker or contrast thread to mark the start of each round

Stitches usedChain, foundation sc, sc, sc2tog, waistcoat stitch, sc back loop only

Sizes & termsSmall / Medium / Large (10, 12 or 14 repeats around) · US crochet terms

What you get

Instant PDF download (12 pages), saved to your account for re-download any time
Set-up, the full ten-round ripple repeat, and top and bottom ribbing instructions
Waistcoat-stitch guide with hook and tension tips
Sizing notes for three sizes
Notes pages for your own adjustments

Ravelry library: bought here and want it in your Ravelry library too? Email driftwoodcottagedesigns@outlook.com with your order number and Kathy will send you a code to add it for $1.00, so any future updates reach you.

Licence: © Driftwood Cottage Designs, Kathy Vasic. For personal use; please don’t share or resell the PDF. You’re welcome to sell items you make from it with a credit to the designer. Full pattern licence.

I am sure you will make more than one. Love, Kathy