A BIG cable project is my latest endeavor. I'm showing you the start of it, because I think I'll be working on it probably until the spring. It a cable blanket that my brand new daughter-in-law picked out. I can take no credit for finding such a beautiful and appropriate pattern. It's the "Lover's Knot" blanket from Lion Brand Yarn.
It comprises of mainly two cable patterns...the oxox and clustered braid. This is the photo she found and then I searched and found the pattern. It's not exactly the same, but it is close. I wanted to make them a big blanket for their new queen sized bed and asked my DIL what she would like. Actually their blanket is the original pattern doubled, so you can see it will take a while to complete. She, jokingly, thought I would have it done by the time they returned from their honeymoon!! Didn't happen, but I'll do my best to finish it by springtime.Speaking of their honeymoon, the wedding has come and gone, in addition the family party as well. Yay!! Despite the torrential rain on November 14th, everything went well and they both are very happy!! They say rain on your wedding day brings the wedding couple lots of luck...well in thir case -- buckets :) Here's the happy couple:
They are both very shy about having their photos out in the internet, so I hope they won't mind me showing you a few of their photos.
Here you can see the detail in her dress, very beautiful.
And of course their cake, delicious chocolate with raspberry between one layer and chocolate fudge between the other. They have the top saved for later on in their freezer.
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we're on to next big thing -- getting ready for Christmas. I'm already behind and it is coming so fast. I've already decided that there will be no new knitting for me this Christmas. I'll have to plan on next year getting an earlier start. Eventually I hope to catch up on my blogging, too...but for now I'm not expecting miracles in that department. Just know that eventually I will find some time to catch up. I'm very thankful for my google reader. I'll not miss much ;) Until next time....happy knitting :)
GORGEOUS blanket thus far! The pattern reminds me of the Saxon Braid, which I used in a comfort throw I made for a friend.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter-in-law and son are going to love it!
What a huge, huge project! It just beautiful and will surely be a family heirloom. Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is beautiful. What a stunning show piece it's going to be in thier home.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is gorgeous. It looks like the wedding was as well. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blanket!!! Congratulations to the happy couple. Her wedding dress was beyond beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI send my best wishes to them!
Congratulations again, it looks like everything was lovely. And the cake sounds GOOD! That blanket will be such a special keepsake for them!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post, the wedding pictures and the blanket. More power to you! I hope get to tuck into some hardcore knitting this winter. I've been jonesing for it.
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Congrats to your son and new daughter in law - and to you! The photos are beautiful - and what a nice mother in law you are to make that blanket - its beautifuL!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your son and daughter-in-law!
ReplyDeleteCables are fun. I'll look forward to seeing the finished blanket next spring.
lovely cable project !
ReplyDeleteWOW...WOW and WOW, really the ghan is going to be beautiful. I can't imagine all that counting and keeping track where you are. I'm almost always working on projects while doing something else so that much attention to detail would be a problem for me. Best of Luck. Had to laugh when you said she thought it would be finished after the honeymoon. lol People who don't knit or crochet don't understand the time part of the craft.
ReplyDeleteHer dress is beautiful. Congrats to all in the family, weddings...new beginnings in families are always exciting.
Sandy
The photos are lovely and the cake and dress are exquisite too! I'm glad to hear everything went well. Soon you'll be looking at all the photos everyone took and the photographer's proofs too.
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is an ambitious project. You are off to a beautiful start!
congratulations... great wedding pics but that blanket is going to be stunning.... i LOVE cables!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is an ambitious project. It will be awesome when it is done though!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely wedding photos. That cake is gorgeous! And the dress! And the bride! Wow.
Congrats to the happy couple!
ReplyDeleteYour blanket looks gorgeous. It's an ambitious project and it looks like you're making good progress.
Visiting everyone from Sandy's Space bloglob today while taking a wee break from house keeping to say Merry Christmas, in case I don't have time later.
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Gorgeous blanket!!! Many congrats to the beautiful and happy couple!
ReplyDeletebeautiful blanket and what a lovely blanket!
ReplyDeleteThat blanket is the bomb! what a great gift.
ReplyDeleteI made a patchwork cable blanket for a friend's son as a wedding gift this summer....
Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for visiting my page!
Congrats to the happy couple
beautiful blanket. I just love x's and ooooooo's!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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