Thursday, April 16, 2009

Left Overs are a good thing!

I needed to make a baby gift and wanted to use up yarn that I already had, so I looked and found just enough softee baby to make one more blanket. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. I have to admit the pattern wasn't very imaginative - just good old grandmother's favorite, but I think the garter stitch stripes look pretty cool.
I used a smaller sized needle this time. The blanket is super soft. The other three blankets were knit with a larger needle. Do you remember the pink one and the blue one and the combo of pink and blue ? I can't remember how many skeins of yarn I bought to begin with, but nevertheless I am very happy that I was able to make four blankets out of it! Now I can go back to knitting my socks!

happy knitting :)

26 comments:

  1. The blanket turned out VERY cute. It looks very modern.

    That is the kind of blanket that a kid can have for a long while. It doesn't look too baby-ish.

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  2. Very nice!!! I like the way this looks and I'll bet it's more durable than a lot of the blankets I've seen!!

    Going to have to try this one out!!

    Beth

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  3. Very nice blanket and great use of leftover yarn. The best part is that you chose colors that work well together.

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  4. Very cute. I like the use of leftovers - it gives the Grandmother's Favorite a little bit of pizzazz. What a great gift.

    I've made this before (in stockinette center) with more rows on the edge. Now I'll have to try it in garter stitch with different yarns. Very cool!

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  5. Very nice! But why is it striped? Is the yarn striped? I don't think that can be it.

    I've been making a bunch of things using basically this pattern lately -- squares for group afghan projects, cat mats for the SPCA, a prayer shawl (long story, I'm not the praying type) -- but I wouldn't think any of them would turn out striped.

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  6. The blanket looks very soft, and what a great way to use all the extra yarn! Love the stripes!

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  7. what a pretty blanket! it is always exciting to be able to use up scraps, too!! : )

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  8. Wow, that blanket is awesome. I love how you used the pink and the white, with the blue and red stripes. Lucky baby!!

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  9. Lovely and what a great way to use the leftovers.

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  10. That is so cute! And great way to get rid of leftovers...but I am right in that you used a dishcloth pattern for it? Wow?! Very nice!

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  11. Love the combination of the colors like that. It turned out so great. What a simple improvised pattern!

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  12. LOVE the blankie! Cool way to use up left overs. Someone's gonna be real happy to receive this one for sure.

    Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I've no doubt the apple pies were better because she was with you there in the kitchen.

    Sandy

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  13. Oh, very nice !!! I love it. You do really good baby blankies !

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  14. That is really neat and eye catching. Sometimes less is more. Glad ya got to use up your scrap yarn.

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  15. I really love thae way you combine your colors. You have THE EYE!

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  16. I like the stripes too :)

    enjoy your socks!

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  17. Oooh, I LOVE the way that turned out! I'm so sorry to hear about what's been going on with your father, and I hope he continues to do well.

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  18. I love that garter stitch blanket!
    it looks so soft and cuddly !
    the stripes look like candy !

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  19. so pretty...love how the color combo went.

    lucky baby!

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  20. Just me again, popping in to say hi and see what you're up. Trying to do a little blog visiting this am...always trying to catch up it seems.

    Sandy

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  21. i like the striping too! so how many pairs of socks have you finished while you've been away?? ;)

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