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

27 comments:

Nancy said...

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!

Ann at Beadlework. said...

Lovely design - very unusual and pretty.

sara said...

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

JelliDonut said...

I love that blanket pattern! It's fun to knit and not the usual kind of baby thing. I'm sure they'll love it!

Annie said...

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

Sharon said...

It's gorgeous Staci! Great color.

Blu said...

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

Theresa said...

This will make a very cool baby blanket!!

Michele said...

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

Kate said...

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

Siobhán said...

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

Carol said...

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 :)

Dani - tkdchick said...

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

Tanya Willis Anderson said...

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

Tanya

Bekca said...

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

Hazel said...

Lovely. Perfect for a boy. x

Ginny said...

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!

Ranae said...

Your pinwheel blanket turned out great for baby gift

Annemarie said...

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

Julie said...

A beautiful gift for a new life

Melanie said...

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

Elisa said...

That is so pretty...

Virginia G said...

So pretty! Love the pattern and the color.

Sally said...

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

Lois said...

It's lovely! Such a nice shape.

Silvia said...

Beautiful blog and wonderful work.
Silvia

Anonymous said...

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!