I laid out the blanket on my bed today to see if it will be the right size or the size I envisioned. Looks like it is the perfect width, but I can't really stretch it out until it is off the needles. One thing though...there is way too much off white yarn which is getting boring. I really need to work with color, so I did start a side project yesterday. It should be fairly quick to finish. I'll try to post again soon so I can show you.In the meantime here is some of the dishcloths I finished this past summer, but never had the chance to post. I still have more to show you....which I will in the coming weeks just to add some color to my blog.
The first set is the Star Cloth. A few variations that I played with. It's been so long since I knit them that I can't even remember what I did. That's bad, but I do remember having fun with this stitch.
I also tried Kay's Linoleum Cloth in a couple of color combos. They were fun to do. I LOVE mosaic slip stitch patterns. 
Finally I leave you with a photo of the silk flower arrangement I made for the after wedding party we had for my son and his new wife back in November.
I feel better now. I really needed the color :)happy knitting :)
Wow! I'm amazed at the progress you've made on the blanket. It's just gorgeous! What an heirloom you son and dil will have soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the star cloths; I'll have to try that pattern, thanks for the link. It's hard to believe I haven't knit a dishcloth in about six months. o.O
The flower arrangement is beautiful! You did a great job with it. (Love the furniture piece it's setting on, too. :)
Happy knitting to you, and have a great weekend!
Wow, that blanket is a big project, it's really beautiful though! And it looks so warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteLOL, I understand the need for color, I'm very much the same way. I love your cables though, I would need to do little bits at a time. Half way....way to go, that is always a good feeling.
ReplyDeleteLove the cloths, cool colors and designs.
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Your blanket is so gorgeous! And I really love the dishcloths, as well -- especially the linoleum one. I've never knitted dishcloths before. Maybe I should give it a go? :)
ReplyDeleteOh man, but that blanket...
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And the cloths? GORGEOUS! They're now in my favs on Ravelry. Thanks for sharing!!
the blanket is gorgeous!! but yes, the white might push you over the edge - nice to have a little break. Your dishcloths as normal are so nice and colorful - and the flowers are so sweet. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThe blanket is amazing - so beautiful! I can imagine that the color would be boring - but it really is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the dishclothes - I saw them up on Ravelry and as always, your dishclothes are too nice to use!
Wow - that is really a work of love. I hope the blanket is for you! It's got such a classic look in that off-white, but I can totally understand your need for color. The dishcloths are a great burst of color (and I love the many interesting patterns and designs). Congrats on getting to the halfway point. Good luck with the rest.
ReplyDeletesuch pretties! the blanket is truly a work of, not only art, but true love!
ReplyDeletewow! you're already halfway done with the blanket?? amazing! I can understand your need for color. :) the dishcloths are great. i really like the linoleum ones! the flower arrangements you made for the wedding party are beautiful too! :)
ReplyDeleteyour cloths are great !
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing what other people knit!
beautiful blanket !
ReplyDeleteEverything is so lovely! the afghan is incredibly amazing!
ReplyDeleteI lost the link to your blog because I've got a new computer and until I just saw a comment of your on another blog, I realized, that I havn't seen anything from you in a long time.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I could fav you again.
Wow, your son got married? congratulations!
I LOVE your cabled blanket! That's an heirloom knit!
You are a regular dishcloths knitting machine! They are all wonderful!