Where was I?
A few weeks back, before the Great Lace Race, I was about 2 nights worth of knitting from finishing up two different projects. Now that things are back to normal, I was able to finish these up.
Pinwheel Baby Blanket:
Project Specs:
Pattern: Pinwheel Baby Blanket, edging is "Belle Epoque" ruffle from Nicky Epstien's "Knitting on the Edge" book.
Yarn: Danette Taylor hand-dyed worsted weight; edging is Cascade 220 color 7802
Needles: Denise #7
Notes: I have always loved this pattern, and am pleased to have a chance to knit it for our latest addition to force. I was a bit shy of choosing the hot pink for the edging (thanks to Julia and Kellee for pointing me that way on our Webs excursion), but it looks perfect, and the girly ruffle came out much better than even I had hoped.
Regia Socks:
Project Specs:
Pattern: Pebble Rib, by Ann Norling
Yarn: Regia Cotton Surf, color 5411
Needles: Brittany #2 DPNs
Notes: I really like this yarn - light on the feet and really breathable. The pattern is pretty simple. My first ever attempt to be all matchy-matchy with my striping, I think I did a pretty good job.
Pinwheel Baby Blanket:
Project Specs:Pattern: Pinwheel Baby Blanket, edging is "Belle Epoque" ruffle from Nicky Epstien's "Knitting on the Edge" book.
Yarn: Danette Taylor hand-dyed worsted weight; edging is Cascade 220 color 7802
Needles: Denise #7
Notes: I have always loved this pattern, and am pleased to have a chance to knit it for our latest addition to force. I was a bit shy of choosing the hot pink for the edging (thanks to Julia and Kellee for pointing me that way on our Webs excursion), but it looks perfect, and the girly ruffle came out much better than even I had hoped.
Regia Socks:
Project Specs:
Pattern: Pebble Rib, by Ann Norling
Yarn: Regia Cotton Surf, color 5411
Needles: Brittany #2 DPNs
Notes: I really like this yarn - light on the feet and really breathable. The pattern is pretty simple. My first ever attempt to be all matchy-matchy with my striping, I think I did a pretty good job.
posted by Pumpkinmama at Thursday, September 07, 2006
18 Comments:
Good for you for finishing up those knits. I'm seeing a lot of pink. I find that quite interesting. ;-)
That baby blanket is fabulous. Charming and unique.
What fabulous FOs! I love the ruffle on the pinwheel. The edgings that everyone picks are so unique and really personalize them. I think the stripes on your socks are definitely a match! Nice going. *and I can't believe you finished these up right after the Moth race. I'd have needed at least a week's rest. *grin*
What baby wouldn't love that golorius blanket? So pretty!
Love the socks too, Cotton Surf Rocks!
i love the pinwheel as well. i may have to make another one soon.
Blanket looks great. Good job finishing projects after the big Moth!
The edging looks great! Looks like you're getting over that fear of pink.
The Pinwheel Blanket is perfect! The hand-dyed yarn with the solid border is an excellent pairing.
I know your baby will love it.
Lots of pink today... but that's hardly a bad thing! I'm glad you went with the bright pink for the ruffle--it's very, very cheerful. :-)
Oh the pinwheel is gorgeous! Makes me ALMOST want to make blankets for friend's new twins. But I think I'm still going to go for the quick and easy bootie and hat routine. One blanket -- maybe. Two, seems like a lot.
Great pinwheel ... I have one languishing on the needles right now, waiting for 1) a new, longer circular needle and 2) a decision about the border. I love the bright pink ruffle you chose.
i love that whirl of color topped by the hot pink ruffle—really well done! such joy, sigh.
pretty in pink! love the ruffle :-)
The ruffle is perfect. And matchy matchy worked beautifully with the socks.
Your pinwheel looks great! I love the edging, both the colour and the pattern. Really nice!
That ruffle is fabulous!
What a sweet and fun blanket! Looks like a nice big size, too -- so useful. (Says she who has no children but has heard people talk at length about the utility of sizeable baby blankets.)
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