I finished the baby blankie for Baby K, although not in time for the shower. I like the pattern, which I got at All About Yarn, but am not crazy about the yarn (Bernat Satin). It is soft and cushy, but a bit too stretchy. Or maybe I should have used smaller needles. The pattern instructed to finish the edges by picking up stitches every other row, then casting off on the next row. I like this type of edge and will try it more often. Although, when I finish with a blanket, I usually want to be finished, not picking up stitches and making a nice edge. Maybe I'm not the most patient knitter.
The pattern is called Thermal Blocks, and the blanket is thick and warm but uses only one strand of yarn.I have started the blankie for Baby R, who is a girl, and I find it much easier to knit for a known-sex baby. Don't ask me why. I'm really liking this yarn, Plymouth Encore Colorspun. I searched for a pattern for weeks (and I have a huge pattern stash) and finally chose a pattern from the first knitting flyer--Fiber Trends Easy Knit Baby Blankets Collection 2--I ever bought. This flyer has three patterns and I have knit the other two (the hearts are my favorite). Though I was unsure about the pattern at first, I really like it.
So many patterns, so little time.
1 comment:
I really like the colour shifts throughout the blankets. They look lovely. And it really does look like a thermal blanket.
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