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May 22, 2006
Cruisin'
I just love a project that moves along and shows progress at regular intervals. Hourglass is just cruisin' along.
I finished the body up to the armholes Friday night and then had to go to the yarn store on Saturday to get a longer US #7 needle for the sleeves. I was looking for a 40", but they only had a 47". I was worried it would be too long to comfortably accomplish some magic loop action, but it really seems to be fine. Yesterday was mostly spent outside in the yard. The weater was gorgeous, so I spent the bulk of the day weeding and cleaning out my flower beds. I was quite proud of myself, but boy the backs of my legs are sore today.
I alluded to a secret project awhile ago, and since it's been given to the recipient, the cat's out of the bag. Cyndi, Caitlyn, Rebekah, Violet, Ruth, Agnes, and I knit a Circle of Friends baby blanket from Last Minute Knitted Gifts for Lynette.
Lynette says she loves it, which is a relief. You know I worry about those things. We each knit 7 blocks in one color, Caitlyn and Cyndi seamed the blocks into strips, and then I seamed the strips together and wove in about a thousand ends. We used the Rowan Wool Cotton specified in the pattern and it made a lovely, soft blanket that is machine washable. What's not to love about that. Hopefully, little Karalyn will enjoy it.
Comments
That blanket looks great! I like the colors and the size of the squares. Your hourglass also seems like it's coming along well. I think I may need to pick up that book and tab a few patterns to make.
Posted by: Jessica at May 22, 2006 11:07 AM
Thank you, thank you, thank you immensely. Your post from 10/2005 really helped me with Magic Loop method. (Those DPN's were really starting to annoy me.) Most appreciatively, jae
Posted by: jae at May 22, 2006 11:18 AM
Hourglass is really moving along, you're going to be done in no time! How sweet of you all to work on the blanket for Lynette. Its great to see people in blogland work together like this :-) and the colors are lovely.
Posted by: Diana at May 22, 2006 11:20 AM
what a great blanket!! the colors you gals chose are beautiful together.
hourglass is really coming along! i'm totally going to have to make one of those :)
Posted by: gleek at May 22, 2006 11:25 AM
Aaawww, so sweet that you all knit a blanket! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Purly Whites at May 22, 2006 11:33 AM
Don't you love how fast that goes?! The blanket looks awesome!
Posted by: Angela at May 22, 2006 11:46 AM
That blanket is so lovely! And filled with love!
Posted by: jillian at May 22, 2006 12:04 PM
Oh, Steph - that blanket is gorgeous! Such wonderful colors! Then I had to go meet the new baby!
Posted by: christine at May 22, 2006 12:12 PM
you guys are so awesome, the blanket is lovely.
Posted by: yahaira at May 22, 2006 12:30 PM
that blanket is beautiful! I love the purples and greens together. Lucky baby!
Posted by: Coleen at May 22, 2006 1:21 PM
The blanket is beautiful! What a thoughtful gift.
Posted by: Carole at May 22, 2006 1:22 PM
The blanket is gorgeous! It looks like stained glass! Look up about 3-3:30 tomorrow afternoon. That's me waving at you from the plane as we fly over Wyoming!
Posted by: Marcia at May 22, 2006 2:07 PM
the hourglass is coming along so nicely, and fast, too! the baby blanket is just gorgeous. i've been thinking about knitting a blanket/afghan, your ombre was such an inspiration.
Posted by: blossom at May 22, 2006 2:08 PM
I LOVE the colors you used in that blankie. Very Nice. I love the green of you hourglass too.
Posted by: Julia at May 22, 2006 2:11 PM
Wow you are crusing along on that project. It and the blanket looks great. Clapotis also turned out beautifully and I love Fritz! Do you guys ride him?
Posted by: Rebekah at May 22, 2006 2:17 PM
the blankie is absolutely gorgeous! and what a brilliant gift!
Posted by: kris at May 22, 2006 2:30 PM
Spectacular and beautiful gift!!!
Posted by: grumperina at May 22, 2006 2:48 PM
The blanket is wonderful! What a lovely gift and perfect keepsake from everyone!
Posted by: margene at May 22, 2006 2:53 PM
That is a great blanket, Stephanie! I love the color choices and the layour. A perfect baby gift!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at May 22, 2006 2:59 PM
thank you so much for seaming that blanket for the rest of us! it looks spectacular and i'm honored that we can all do this for lynette and little karalyn! =D
Posted by: ruth at May 22, 2006 4:05 PM
At this rate you will complete the sweater by Wednesday! Seeing a pretty Hourglass sweater like yours is inspiring.
Thanks for weaving in the bazillions of ends -- you did an awesome job. =)
Posted by: caitlyn at May 22, 2006 4:15 PM
Steph-I should knit up a blanket like that for my future neice/nephew! The hourglass looks great too! I may have to add that to my list of things as well.
Posted by: Stephanie at May 22, 2006 4:22 PM
What a wonderful present!
Posted by: quenna at May 22, 2006 5:59 PM
Your sweater looks great I love that color, and the blanket is so adorable. The love comes through really clearly. It is so nice to see what is going on around the country, knitwise. "Loverly" Rita
Posted by: Rita at May 22, 2006 6:53 PM
That blanket is beautiful! And hourglass is coming along really well. That's a great green.
Posted by: Cara at May 22, 2006 7:03 PM
I keep seeing synchronicity yarn around the blogs... is it expensive? I love the blanket - I wish I had enough knitting friends to pull that off!
Posted by: Zarah at May 22, 2006 7:47 PM
What a lovely blanket! That is the same green as my Hourglass - so of course, I love it! Such fast progress!
Posted by: Lolly at May 23, 2006 6:54 AM
The blanket is just beautiful! How touching that you all contributed to a project for a good friend. I'm sure she and the baby will treasure it.
Posted by: Carolyn at May 23, 2006 10:21 AM
The blanket is so pretty!
Posted by: Amy at May 24, 2006 10:13 AM
The blanket is so beautiful! I have been worrying that my squares were very loose ...
I have to thank you girls sewing them up and finishing it.
Posted by: Agnes at May 24, 2006 8:44 PM
