Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Blanket Knitting






Blankets are such reliable little projects. Always willing to have a row or two knitted during procrastinating over which project to start next, or to be used to artfully avoid knitting a scary part on a project already cast on. They're also happy to be abandoned midway when a new design idea strikes (like when Little Picnic Owl sprang to mind). I always feel a sense of loss when I finish a blanket.

I'm getting closer to finishing my knitted quilt, and thought a progress update was in order. These three squares above are one of the latest editions. I designed them myself (also another reason I love blankets like this one!) and am really looking forward to seeing them sewn into the finished blanket.

They're worked in my favourite organic cotton, the stash of which is starting to run rather low. But, that is the purpose of a stash-busting project! And when I think of all the space that will be left behind by the used yarn, ready to be filled with new and exciting colours and fibres, it makes parting with my favourite a little more bearable. And, I remind myself, I'm not really parting with it - I'm just transforming it from balls of yarn into a cosy, tactile and hopefully pretty blanket.

And now, because you've probably noticed and are really wondering about those beautiful needles pictured above - they're Tasmanian Oak, from Art Viva. They are the loveliest knitting needles around. When they're brand new they have this delicious woody scent, which sadly fades with use, but their gorgeous spotted ends stay very much the same. I've had a few pairs for several years now, and recently my stash of them was topped up by way of a gift.

Also, the pattern for the three blocks above are available to purchase in my blog shop and also on Ravelry. They come as a set of three - my favourite is the Trio of Diamonds square. I picture knitting it next in three shades of pink. The other two squares are dubbed Flying Geese and Diagonal Stripe. The latter would be suitable to use as a dishcloth or washcloth, as the stranding across the back is very short and smooth.


What do you think of blankets?
Do you have a favourite reliable type of project?
What are you working on at the moment?

Sarah x

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12 comments

  1. Oh my goodness, Sara! What a cute post, today! Love the knitting needles and your yarn stash. I think the diamond trio is my favorite, also. Right now, I have a beanie on my knitting needles and an Afghan on my crochet hook. So fun!!

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    1. Thank-you so much Laurie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Aren't those knitting needles heavenly?
      Having too projects on the go are once is great - I envy that you're heading into Autumn - such a good time of year for knitting! x

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  2. Sigh. Beautiful Sarah. I sincerely wish I could knit ... Maybe I could simply buy the knitting needles (which I ADORE) and the yarn (which I ADORE too) and simply LOOK like I'm knitting? Are we going to see this blanket when you've finished? Please say yes ...

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    1. Haha, sounds like a plan! If you lived nearby I could teach you to knit :-)
      And yes you'll definitely be seeing the blanket when it's done - I have a feeling it will probably be quite a mammoth post because I have so many favourite squares! x

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  3. Oh my, your so talented! I wish I could knit!! These needles are absolutely adorable too!

    Kez | acaciasdreams.com

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    1. Thank-you so much Kez! The needles are delightful, aren't they? x

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  4. I like the yellow triangles - a comforting custardy sort of yellow! I had a pair of those beautiful knitting needles but alas only have one needle now as my son sat on one of them and broke it. I'd only put my knitting down for a moment to make a cup of coffee, but it has taught me not to leave it lying on a chair.

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    1. Oh that happened to me years ago with my first set...except I was the one who sat on them! I never leave my knitting on a seat after that, even for a split second.

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  5. The colours in this post are so cheery - impossible not to smile! :)

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  6. I love blankets, although I have only ever finished a baby one, never one for myself. I must try once, though. My dream is to create multi-coloured blanket from leftover bits and pieces, just crocheted row after row, all colours in the world.

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    1. Oh that sounds beautiful! You must start one x

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