I began this project before I had my cataract surgery in hopes that I'd be able to work on it during the hiatus period. That didn't happen, but I did finish it over the weekend....
I was given four balls of the Bernat Velvet yarn and needed to find a project that would use it up (those balls are HUGE and take up way too much stash space). I don't have an immediate use for a baby blanket but at least it used most of the yarn.
Another wee note re the Velvet yarn - it feels so wonderfully soft but the balls I have had a number of knots which were quite annoying. And trying to use a pattern with much stitch definition would be frustrating. I just used a double crochet post stitch which worked fine.
Today's quote....
Yarn knots are no fun at all. Your baby blankie is very pretty and I can imagine how soft it is. Great quote and one to remember...let those go who do not appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteYes, yarn knots, yarn barf, and tangles are not fun, for sure. Fortunately Resident Chef has a great deal of patience with tangles and willingly takes them out for me.
DeleteThat blanket looks so soft and warm. Is it baby size or bigger?
ReplyDeleteIt is very soft, for sure (and baby sized)
DeleteWell if I'd read for comprehension I'd have seen it's baby size, doh!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I completely understand!!
DeleteBeautiful blanket!
ReplyDeleteWow Quote! I needed to read that. Thank you.
Some quotes just speak to us don't they.
DeleteToday's quote is so true--and heartwarming, too. It is strange how people go in and out of your life, isn't it? I guess to every person there is a "season", too...
ReplyDeleteNice work on that baby blanket--I hate it when there are knots inside of a yarn hank--somehow it feels like an affront...I once had a hand dyed hank that had so many of them I added some little ends tied on and beads to make it look like I planned it ;)))...and it has turned out to be one of my favorite shawls...
Hugs--happy you are doing well Julierose
I think your solution to so many knots is brilliant! I probably would have taken the entire lot and chucked it.
DeleteThe blanket looks so softly luscious. I like that last line of the quote.
ReplyDeleteI actually toyed with only using the last line as my quote but then I thought the whole thing was worth reading.
DeleteThe velvet wool looks lovely and soft and the blanket knitted up in it is lovely. Such a pretty and pastel colour. There are amazing fibre artists out there.....and so many. I'm glad you are back in the groove of making lovely pretties.
ReplyDeleteActually, it's crocheted - I rarely knit afghans because they take me forever. I pretty much finished another project this afternoon so I guess I'm on a roll!
DeleteOf course, your pretty blanket is crocheted. This old knitter did read that. =) What can I say....my head is addled. You certainly are on a roll, Mary Anne; making up for lost creating time.
DeleteIt's sometimes hard to tell from a picture so no worries!!! Your brain is just fine!
DeleteAbsolutely wonderful to see you back in the groove of things.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joy - I love my little groove, that's for sure.
DeleteThat is a very interesting quote. Very thought-provoking... Glad you posted the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteAnd the baby blanket looks (and sounds) amazingly soft and welcoming for a little one. Luscious, as Lorraine above puts it. :)
I suspect the baby blanket will be too heavy for wrapping but will make a fine floor blanket...or perhaps one to throw around the baby in the car seat now that they're not allowed to wear snowsuits.
DeleteCongratulations on the finish! Looks like a soft cuddly blanket!
ReplyDeleteIt is very soft - I'd actually love a blanket in 'me' size in that yarn.
DeleteThe velvet yarn makes such a beautiful blanket! I agree that something like post stitches is the best option.
ReplyDeleteI think I got the idea for the post stitch from you originally - it's the best stitch for that yarn I think.
DeleteLovely baby blanket. Lots of crochet in that one. Thanks for the art links - interesting and so talented.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the links. I have no use for the baby blanket at the moment but you never know when someone might have need of one.
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