As promised, here is the last blanket update. I know that some of you will miss your alphabet updates but I am sure that others amongst you will be very glad to see the back of it...
So here goes.
D.
C.
B.
A.
Here it is blocking on the floor of my mother in law's house.
I like to leave all of my knitting to the last minute. The very last minute. So if you know that you are seeing your sister in law the next day, with your beautiful new nephew, it makes sense to finish knitting and block your blanket the night before at 11:30pm right?
I have to thank the husband for being willing to get down on his hands and knees and help me pin it out. I married a good man.
The blanket dried surprisingly fast (the knitting Gods were clearly on my side). And here it is on the table. I couldn't get high enough to take this shot (I needed the dark background) but luckily my father was there and at 6ft. 6, he was able to take the picture from very high up.
And then here is a picture of Brychan wrapped in the blanket.
And finally (last one I promise), here's my "artistic" shot of the blanket. OK, I admit, I am no David Bailey!
What did I think of the blanket and learn?
It's not as boring to knit from a huge chart as I thought it would be. I actually enjoyed following the pattern and there was great pride at the end of pretty much each row. Well, on the rows where I didn't find that I had forgotten to do a yarn over at least. There were a fair few of those.
The yarn, Debbie Bliss Wool Cotton was mostly a pleasure to knit with. It's soft and it's quite easy on the hands. The only downside to it is that it does split a tiny bit and I had to keep an eye on it.
When knitting the edge, I forgot to change knitting needles when I had completed the first part of the edging. And the edge ruffled a bit. Note to anyone knitting it: don't forget to change needles.
But I would knit it again. So I must be mad. And here ends the tale of the Alphabet Blanket.
Posted by Amelia at August 14, 2005 09:57 PMLove your blanket. could I buy the pattern my grandson ask me to make a Varsity football blanket for the away games it get cold on school bus home and we live in the San Bernardino Mountain,ca were it snows.
Rim of the World high school is the name of the school
I am going to put RIM the colors are blue and greg
Love any ideas
God Bless
Artie
The blanket is just wonderful. You did a great job on it. Brychan is a very lucky little boy. He'll keep it forever.
Posted by: Diane at August 17, 2005 03:10 AMyour nephew is indeed a lucky boy! The blanket is fabulous and will hopefully be treasured for a long, long time.
Posted by: anmiryam at August 17, 2005 02:48 AMA stupendous piece of knitting. Just perfect for the gorgeous recipient.
Fab !
That is some world-class knitting, sister. I love the shot of Brychan swaddled in it (after all that blocking, too!). Congratulations, xoxo kay
Posted by: Kay at August 16, 2005 11:29 PMAmelia, the blanket is a work of art! And what a precious photo of Brychan!
Posted by: L-B at August 16, 2005 01:22 PMOh Amelia, it is beautiful! And what a sweet picture of Brychan snuggled in it!
Posted by: Christina at August 16, 2005 08:34 AMYou should be proud of this blanket... It's really lovely and I love this border. A family heirloom definitively to treasure by your baby nephew...
Posted by: francoise at August 15, 2005 09:40 PMIts a beautiful beautiful blanket, sure to be an heirloom. I love the photo of the baby wrapped up in it.. sweetness.
Posted by: Diana at August 15, 2005 07:50 PMboth the blanket and the bay are beuatiful
Posted by: Ines at August 15, 2005 07:43 PMGorgeous blanket!!! Brychan is one lucky and beautiful little boy. I think I need to make that blanket. You did a wonderful job!!
Posted by: kristine J at August 15, 2005 06:58 PMThe Alphabet blanket and the little one wrapped up in it are both absolutely gorgeous...great job!
Posted by: Vicki at August 15, 2005 06:00 PMWhat a beautiful blanket, well done, and for such a beautiful baby.
Posted by: Estee at August 15, 2005 03:49 PMI have to knit 2 blankies in the near future. How long did it take from start to finish and what is the size?
It's absolutely lovely! What a lucky nephew!
Posted by: Phyl at August 15, 2005 01:31 PMWell done - It's fantastic! I can't wait to start mine - I've got the choice of a silvery grey or sandy yellow. I'm going to let mum decide....
Posted by: blueadt at August 15, 2005 12:49 PMc'est magnifique
don't compliments always sound better in french! and many many compliments are deserved for this project.
both brychan and the blanket are absolutely precious.
Posted by: jacqueline at August 15, 2005 11:24 AMIt's beautiful! Lovely to see Brychan all snuggled up in it as well.
Posted by: Mary at August 15, 2005 10:37 AMWhat a wonderful heirloom too, beautiful.
Posted by: Tracy at August 15, 2005 10:30 AMIt's absolutely gorgeous. What a beautiful blanket for a beautiful baby! :-)
Posted by: terhi at August 15, 2005 09:28 AMthat is so beautiful, amelia! fantastic job! and what a cute little baby! he looks fab in his new blankie.
Posted by: kris at August 15, 2005 07:33 AMit's gorgeous as is brychan... but it looked fabulous before you blocked it too. You certainly can't see the ruffling of the edges... so well done. Did you break into the 11th ball?
Posted by: P at August 15, 2005 06:52 AMVery beautiful! I'm sure that seeing your nephew wrapped up in your creation made the late-night pinning more than worthwhile.
Posted by: Andrea at August 15, 2005 04:41 AMCoolness. I really like that blanket. I am amazed that you had the patience to follow the chart/s. I would have knit baby blankets for my niece and nephews, but my mom claimed all baby blanket knitting for the family!
Posted by: D R E W at August 15, 2005 02:06 AMIt's lovely, as is the baby! Thanks for the photos!
Posted by: Wendy at August 15, 2005 01:52 AMIt's beautiful, and so is Brychan! A lovely welcoming gift for him which I'm sure he'll appreciate as he gets older!
Dawn
Posted by: dawn at August 15, 2005 12:00 AMIt has turned out beautifully! You did a fantastic job and Brychan looks extremely happy with it.
Posted by: Nichola at August 14, 2005 11:35 PMYou blanket looks amazing! I can only hope mine turns out even a fraction as nice as yours. I have had a number of mistakes (missed yarn overs I couldn't bring myself to tear back to) but for being my first "lace" project I could ask for no less. I just started the top border so hopefully I'll be able to finish it in time!
Posted by: Erin at August 14, 2005 11:15 PMIt's wonderful! What a precious baby!
Posted by: Stacie at August 14, 2005 11:10 PMWow!!! It looks so beautiful! Lovely to see it finished in all its glory! Brychan looks very cozy with his new blankie!!
Posted by: Jacinta at August 14, 2005 11:03 PM