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
26 comments:
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!
Lovely design - very unusual and pretty.
HI Staci, it's refreshing to move away from typical baby colours, the blanket looks lovely, soft and squidgy.
lily x
Beautiful blanket and a great choice for a baby boy. That will be a very special gift.
It's gorgeous Staci! Great color.
What a gorgeous blanket! The colour is lovely and I'm sure the parents are delighted.
This will make a very cool baby blanket!!
it's a great baby blanket! They will love it :)
Gorgeous design and knitting - I'm sure it will be treasured.
Staci, that is SO pretty! I think the color is much better than the traditional baby blue. Lovely work.
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 :)
Gorgeous and I'm sure they'll love it despite it not being traditional baby blue! Nothing HAS to be traditional!
Beautiful, Staci. What a lovely gift - the color is perfect.
Tanya
What a gorgeous gift for the new baby! I love it.
Lovely. Perfect for a boy. x
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!
Your pinwheel blanket turned out great for baby gift
Wooooo-hoo, what a gorgeous blanket! Lucky baby! Lucky parents! Clever you!
A beautiful gift for a new life
Love it! I can't believe you finished it that quickly. YOur fingers must have been FLYING. lol
That is so pretty...
So pretty! Love the pattern and the color.
What a lovely blanket Staci. The colour makes a nice change to the pastel colours people usually use.
It's lovely! Such a nice shape.
Beautiful blog and wonderful work.
Silvia
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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