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simple colorful crochet ripple blanket pattern

I have had the most amazing past few weeks on the crochet front, I have to tell you!
I have allowed myself to take pleasure in making a simple and colorful ripple blanket.
It’s almost mindless crocheting… and so much relax! The soothing ripply rows reminded me of the sea. The bright and rich colors made me smiley and cheerful…

simple colorful crochet ripple lap blanket pattern

And with the cool and refreshing drinks that I inserted here and there in the process, creating this blanket was one delicious experience. Who needs a vacation when there are colorful ripple blankets?
Would you like to see a few more pictures? Then I’ll be happy to show you…

simple colorful crochet ripple blanket pattern

In case this all sounds and looks tempting, I sure have a pattern ready for you! As usual, it has lots and lots and lots of colorful step-by-step pictures. You can find all the necessary details about the pattern HERE.
Enjoy your summer crafting!
With love,
Petra

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watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

Hi dear Friends!
May I invite you for a drink today? (Or should I say ‘July I invite you …’)? 🙂
It is sweet, cooling, refreshing and boozy too!
Sounds good?
Then here it is…

watermelon and cucumber cooler - recipe

To get that lovely drink, all we need to do is cooperate here a little… 🙂
So, to start, let’s find the above mentioned ingredients somewhere.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

1. Cut the watermelon and cucumber into cubes or chunks.
Try to get rid of as many watermelon seeds as possible.
Or try to get a seedless watermelon… which would solve the whole situation… which leads me to a thought that I might have mentioned this fact earlier… but better late than never, right? Sorry!

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2. Place the fruit chunks in a blender.
Save a few for garnish.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

3. Blend, blend, blend until all you see is a lovely puree.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

4. Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher and working in batches, pour the puree through the sieve.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

5. Now press on solids with a rubber spatula to get as much liquid as you can…
or want 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂 I am smiling a lot today. I wonder why…

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

6. In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice and honey.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

…

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

7. Add to the watermelon and cucumber juices.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

8. And then, ta-dah, add vodka. And if you decide not to, it will still taste very nice.
Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.

watermelon and cucumber boozy cooler - recipe

9. To serve, fill four glasses with ice and top each with the cocktail. Garnish with cucumber and watermelon skewers.
I think this drink just screams ‘SUMMEeeeeeeR’!
Enjoy!
With love,
Petra
(This recipe was adapted from MarthaStewart.com. Makes 4 servings.)

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New Pattern – Simple Crochet Ripple Baby Blanket

Watermelon And Cucumber Cooler