Never Ending Blanket


Ta da!  I am finished with this blanket that I started way back in May 2014.  I have reclaimed a set of knitting needles that have been unavailable to me.


In case you were wondering, I did not mind burying all those ends, they took less than an hour.  The blanket is everything I imagined and boy, is it warm because of the 100% wool content.


I have fond memories of curling up under the blanket and adding a few rows here and there.  I remember starting the blanket and quickly eating up all those bits of wool.  Will I make another blanket?  yes.  Will it be fingering weight?  maybe.  This was a labor of love.


Ravelry notes are here


Comments

  1. BonnyAugust 9, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Congratulations on your epic blanket in all its colorful glory! It is stunning and I bet it holds so many wonderful memories. You're going to love snuggling under its warmth, maybe with more knitting!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2017 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  3. stephAugust 9, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    it turned out beautifully!!! and all those memories stitched into it from all your socks and shawls! Love it!!!

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  4. Juliann in WAAugust 9, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    This is really beautiful - enjoy!

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  5. margeneAugust 9, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Karen! This is a blanket of total love, a diary of life and all that has happened in the intervening years. How wonderful to have this remembrance. It's beautiful, amazing, and delightful to look at, too.

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  6. spriteAugust 9, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Karen, it's beautiful! Congratulations!

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  7. kathy bAugust 9, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    a masterpiece. I LOVE it so much. Great job ! SUbmit it to the fair!

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  8. DebbieAugust 9, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    Your blanket is beautiful! I hope you enjoy its warmth this winter!

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  9. MaryAugust 9, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    WOW, WOW and WOW! Karen, it's fabulous - congratulations on a beautiful finish!!

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  10. kristieinbcAugust 9, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    I'm so impressed! What an amazing accomplishment to have finished it!

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  11. UnknownAugust 9, 2017 at 11:56 AM

    Wow it's absolutely amazing. What a labour of love. I think I've been following it's progress since you cast it on and now it's all grown up lol

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  12. BridgetAugust 9, 2017 at 11:56 AM

    Oh my gosh that is beautiful! I hope you'll enjoy using it and feel extra cozy each time you do.

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  13. DeborahAugust 9, 2017 at 12:35 PM

    Wow, that's amazing! I have a lot of sock yarn leftovers and thought about doing this, but I don't know if the blanket would be big enough. I was saving them for making doll clothes but it doesn't look like I will ever get a granddaughter. HA!

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  14. VeraAugust 9, 2017 at 3:29 PM

    What a beautiful finish. So cheerful and colorful and, I'm sure, full of memories. Enjoy snuggling under it when the weather turns cold!!

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  15. chrisknitsAugust 9, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    How wonderful!! A memory blanket for sure.

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  16. JaneAugust 9, 2017 at 7:47 PM

    What a beautiful blanket. Besides the beauty, warmth, and cozy memories, it is a tribute to you and your knitting. Congratulations!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 9, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    Your blanket is beautiful. I printed off the pattern this afternoon. I hope I can make my edges as smooth and beautiful as yours.

    Congratulations on the finish. It's such a beautiful mix of colors.

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  18. EileenAugust 9, 2017 at 8:30 PM

    Your blanket is amazing, beautiful and what a finish! Congrats.

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  19. SueAugust 9, 2017 at 10:57 PM

    Gosh, Karen, it is a work of art! The colors are just right. I LOVE it. Well done!!!!! ♥

    PS: I agree with Kathy B--you should submit it at the Fair.

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  20. Needles and WoolAugust 9, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful blanket and so much work put into it! congratulations on being done, this blanket will be so nice to cozy up with in the winter.

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  21. Amy at love made my homeAugust 10, 2017 at 5:36 AM

    Beautiful!! Enjoy using it!

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  22. JoséAugust 10, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    It is stunning ! Well done to pull all the way through.. quite the achievement when you ask me !

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  23. KatAugust 10, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Almost looks like fabric. So beautiful! So much work!

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  24. LuluAugust 10, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    that is just lovely

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  25. TannaAugust 10, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Ahh-MAZ-ing! Love this, Karen! And, memories all knit into it to boot!! It is GORGEOUS! Might be an Opus... but, you have so many other beautiful creations. Well done. blessings ~ tanna

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  26. UnknownAugust 11, 2017 at 5:41 PM

    Karen, there are not enough superlatives to tell you just how beautiful I think this is.
    Congratulations on finishing this masterpiece.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  27. flyingjenAugust 13, 2017 at 8:30 PM

    I love it! I will never have enough sock yarn to make a blanket. I'm impressed you stuck it out.

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  28. Judy S.August 15, 2017 at 2:15 PM

    Awesome finish and so worth all the time you put into it!

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  29. TahneeAugust 18, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    This is so amazing, what a milestone! The blanket is gorgeous and I'm sure it carries a ton of wonderful memories.

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  30. thecrazysheepladySeptember 28, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    Fabulous! I can't believe I almost missed the finish. I have enjoyed watching the blanket grow. It's beautiful!

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  31. CloudberryJanuary 7, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    It's stunning!
    I have so much left over sock yarn I want to put into a blanket this year, but I think I will make a crochet one :)

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