Saturday, April 9, 2011

It's a Wrap!

One of our nephews and his wife are expecting their first baby.  I procrastinated because I couldn't decide what to make.  I saw this pattern and knew I had yarn in my stash that would work.  With the deadline due date looming, I cast on last Sunday and bound off the last stitch yesterday.  Washed and blocked it today.  I beat the due date (4/10/11) and the baby :)


I broke my own rule of not-knitting-blankets because this one doesn't look like your typical handmade baby blankie, and I figured 36 inches in diameter~~piece of cake.  I tried reminding myself of that when I had 500+ stitches on the needles, lol!  And I hope the parents don't mind that I opted out of the traditional baby blue (they're having a boy, in case you're wondering about my odd color choice.)  I really like the green/navy/black...seems so "boy" to  me.   



Pinwheel Blanket by Genia Planck
Knitalong
needles:  size 8
yarn:  Lion Brand Wool-Ease,
color:  Pines
4.5 skeins:  162yds/70g
finished size:  38" diameter (measured point to point)

modifications:  5 rows garter stitch for edging instead of seed stitch
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26 comments:

  1. NancyApril 9, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    You knitted a gorgeous baby blanket Staci, and I'm sure the parents will be thrilled! I love the color choice - I love anything unique!

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  2. Ann at Beadlework.April 9, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Lovely design - very unusual and pretty.

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  3. saraApril 9, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    HI Staci, it's refreshing to move away from typical baby colours, the blanket looks lovely, soft and squidgy.
    lily x

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  4. AnnieApril 9, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Beautiful blanket and a great choice for a baby boy. That will be a very special gift.

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  5. SharonApril 9, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    It's gorgeous Staci! Great color.

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  6. BluApril 9, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    What a gorgeous blanket! The colour is lovely and I'm sure the parents are delighted.

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  7. TheresaApril 10, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    This will make a very cool baby blanket!!

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  8. MicheleApril 10, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    it's a great baby blanket! They will love it :)

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  9. KateApril 10, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Gorgeous design and knitting - I'm sure it will be treasured.

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  10. SiobhánApril 10, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Staci, that is SO pretty! I think the color is much better than the traditional baby blue. Lovely work.

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  11. CarolApril 10, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I like the color and design of your blanket so much more than the typical light blue baby blankets... He'll be a very handsome baby wrapped up in your gift, that's for sure :)

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  12. Dani - tkdchickApril 10, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Gorgeous and I'm sure they'll love it despite it not being traditional baby blue! Nothing HAS to be traditional!

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  13. Tanya April 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful, Staci. What a lovely gift - the color is perfect.

    Tanya

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  14. BekcaApril 10, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    What a gorgeous gift for the new baby! I love it.

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  15. HazelApril 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Lovely. Perfect for a boy. x

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  16. GinnyApril 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I think this is a very cool pattern choice and color for a baby blanket. It looks so awesome and I may have to look this pattern up to make in the future. It turned out fabulous!

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  17. RanaeApril 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Your pinwheel blanket turned out great for baby gift

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  18. AnnemarieApril 10, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Wooooo-hoo, what a gorgeous blanket! Lucky baby! Lucky parents! Clever you!

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  19. JulieApril 10, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    A beautiful gift for a new life

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  20. MelanieApril 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Love it! I can't believe you finished it that quickly. YOur fingers must have been FLYING. lol

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  21. ElisaApril 11, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    That is so pretty...

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  22. Virginia GApril 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    So pretty! Love the pattern and the color.

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  23. SallyApril 12, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    What a lovely blanket Staci. The colour makes a nice change to the pastel colours people usually use.

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  24. LoisApril 13, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    It's lovely! Such a nice shape.

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  25. SilviaApril 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Beautiful blog and wonderful work.
    Silvia

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  26. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Your blanket is beautiful. I knitted this once. I got way into it and then I messed it up. I didn't have the skills to get the yarnovers repaired right as I tinked back so I had to frog it. I made it with a bulky weight yarn and you should have seen (heard)me wrangle 4 size 10 dpns when I was getting started with like 6 or 8 stitches in the beginning? :) Anyway all that to say your blanket is beautiful!

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