Blankie, and Yummy Hat, Friday
It's that time again - time to face the music on the blankie progress. I swear, I'm in the black hole for this project. It is obvious that new squares are being completed, but I've also been right around the 2/3 complete mark for what feels like forever. At least I can tell there is more than there was because there is a desperate need for the weaving in of ends. I'm sorry, but I refuse to count the squares this week. I don't know exactly how it averaged out, and I don't want to know. I know that I put all the time into it that I had.
I know that the thing is beautiful and that I can't take my eyes off of it when it is in the room. I know that it is constantly tumbling out of its basket because it it too big, and I know that I am still in love with this project, as neverending as it seems. I know that it's impossible to see all this from the simple picture of it laid flat on the floor. I also know that it makes me laugh when I go back and look at the pictures in the tutorial. They are like blankie baby pictures. Now it's just an unruly teenager.
Okay, and now here is the source of my underlying guilty pleasure:
It's the cuff for my new sample hat. The ribbing is simple enough, pretty much mindless knitting. There are some subtle bits of beauty here, above and beyond that of the gorgeous wool. I love tubular cast-ons, and every time I work one, especially over 2X2 ribbing, it feels like a bit of magic. Also, there is a round of plain knit halfway down the cuff meant to provide a clean line for turning it. I love inserting tiny details like this in my work, and I love including their explanations in my patterns for added value. It is nice to be doing something more than my zillionth mitered square.
I've moved on past the cuff and into the main body of the hat. It is gorgeous, the color combination. It looks almost edible, like spicy chocolate. You will have to wait at least till tomorrow to catch a glimpse.
I'll leave you with two cute-kid pictures. Sophie fell asleep in the stroller on the way to the park. There really is nothing more beautiful than a resting baby.
Julie was wide awake, and walking balance beam on the railroad tie borders, among many other things.
I know that the thing is beautiful and that I can't take my eyes off of it when it is in the room. I know that it is constantly tumbling out of its basket because it it too big, and I know that I am still in love with this project, as neverending as it seems. I know that it's impossible to see all this from the simple picture of it laid flat on the floor. I also know that it makes me laugh when I go back and look at the pictures in the tutorial. They are like blankie baby pictures. Now it's just an unruly teenager.
Okay, and now here is the source of my underlying guilty pleasure:
It's the cuff for my new sample hat. The ribbing is simple enough, pretty much mindless knitting. There are some subtle bits of beauty here, above and beyond that of the gorgeous wool. I love tubular cast-ons, and every time I work one, especially over 2X2 ribbing, it feels like a bit of magic. Also, there is a round of plain knit halfway down the cuff meant to provide a clean line for turning it. I love inserting tiny details like this in my work, and I love including their explanations in my patterns for added value. It is nice to be doing something more than my zillionth mitered square.
I've moved on past the cuff and into the main body of the hat. It is gorgeous, the color combination. It looks almost edible, like spicy chocolate. You will have to wait at least till tomorrow to catch a glimpse.
I'll leave you with two cute-kid pictures. Sophie fell asleep in the stroller on the way to the park. There really is nothing more beautiful than a resting baby.
Julie was wide awake, and walking balance beam on the railroad tie borders, among many other things.
Labels: Blankie
posted by Shelly Kang at 11:38 PM
4 Comments:
Hi Shelly,
Love your blog and look forward to reading your updates. Your kids are beautiful!
The blanket looks great. I may have to get your hat pattern, it looks fun. I can't believe I have never knit a hat in the 13 years I have been knitting!! My blankie is coming along, I will try to post a picture by Monday. Have a great weekend! P.S. Love the kid pictures, keep 'em coming.
Hi Shelly,
Are you the Shelly Kang who wrote the pattern for this baby hat? If so, can I get a copy? The hat looks gorgeous!
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oh my gosh, that blankie's gotten so big! I love it! I'm glad to see you're still in love with the blankie lol. I can imagine it becoming a little...tiresome, after a while ^_~. Hang in there, I can't wait to see more!
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