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November 2, 2005
Crappy Pictures
The Ombre Blanket is progressing nicely. I should be able to finish it up before Christmas (I'm still keeping my fingers crossed just to be safe), but I'm going to have to step it up a bit - I need to complete more than one color a week to get it done. I'm about half way into the second color and I think there are 11 color changes. On the needle front - I tried a Susan Bates Quicksilver and it was worse than the Addi Turbo, so I'm just staying with the Addi. It seems as though I'm maybe getting used to it or my knitting has loosened up a bit because it isn't bothering me as much as it was. Who knows.
So, on to the crappy pictures part of this post. I'm working on figuring out a way to get decent pictures when it's just barely light when I leave for work and dark when I get home. However, I haven't worked it out yet, so you're going to have to suffer through some poor quality pictures of the blanket.
The color change is very subtle because you use 2 strands of sport weight held together. The solid is 2 strands of the same color and then you switch out one strand for the next lighter color which gives you the subtle color change.
And the pattern is interesting. It is a knit 1, slip 1 on the right side and a knit on the wrong side. That gives you a nice thick fabric that I imagine will trap warm air and make the blanket very snuggly.
Have a great day.
Comments
Hey! The colors and texture show up nicely on my browser. [Crosses fingers so you finish it by Christmas.]
Posted by: Becky at November 2, 2005 11:17 AM
I saw the color change right away so your explanation was perfect! So you knit 1 slip 1 on one side and then knit across the other side? Where did you get this pattern? I could do that! You know, with the sale and all going on. I meant to comment a few posts ago about you not have a LYS. That's just sad. You should come to Fort Worth for a visit and we can go to my LYS together! Maybe I should visit my LYS more just knowing one visit could be for you/one visit could be for me. I would do that for you! I'm that kind of knitting friend!
Posted by: Stephanie at November 2, 2005 1:23 PM
I can definitely see the color change on my monitor - it's subtle and really wonderful. It definitely looks like a snuggly blanket. (ooooh... with the socks from the last post, and this blanket picture, all I want to do is go home and curl up and knit.)
Posted by: Kathy at November 2, 2005 2:47 PM
Even with the dark pictures (and they aren't that dark)the blanket is obviously gorgeous. I can totally see the color changes. This will be so wonderful when it is complete.
Posted by: Purly Whites at November 2, 2005 3:12 PM
The color change on the blanket is gorgeous!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too. As for taking photos when there is no daylight -- I read this article through Julie's blog (Booga J) awhile back. I haven't personally tried this, but perhaps you would be interested. http://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/19002.html
Posted by: caitlyn at November 2, 2005 3:39 PM
pictures are great, lovely texture! hope you'll finish it in time for christmas!
Posted by: blossom at November 2, 2005 4:06 PM
I can see it! Looks nice so far. That's the same pattern from LMKG, right? That's been on my to-do list, too. Are you using the Blue Sky Alpaca for it or did you sub?
Posted by: Angela at November 2, 2005 6:15 PM
It looks great Steph! The color changes look great on my monitor. The pics aren't bad at all.
You make me want to start mine up again. Oh yeah, I already have a hat, a matching mitten, a baby blanket and two quilts to make. Maybe next Christmas.
Posted by: Jenn at November 2, 2005 6:59 PM
Blanket is looking great. Also, if you figure out the photography issue, please share your secret. I've been so demotivated to blog this week because I know I'm just gonna be posting crappy photos.
Posted by: PumpkinMama at November 3, 2005 7:20 AM
It's looking nice, even if you think it's a crappy picture. Hey a picture is a picture, and all are worth the same, a 1000 words. So don't fret it.
Posted by: Rebekah at November 3, 2005 10:48 AM
The blanket looks great so far! It is made from alpaca, right? That is going to be sooooo nice. and you will be super cozy just knitting it!
Posted by: Diana at November 3, 2005 11:31 AM
It's looking good! I am so impressed with people who have the patience to knit whole blankets! Keep up the good work, even though the daylight is not on your side!
Posted by: Zarah at November 3, 2005 1:55 PM
Hey Stephanie! Look at all the stuff you've finished over here while I've been gone. Beautiful work, all of it.
Posted by: claudia at November 3, 2005 4:26 PM
