Knitting News


This week has been a knitterly week for me. I've been spending lots of time in the afternoons knitting away while reading a book.  This cowl has me captivated by the simplicity of the pattern and the ease to multitask while knitting. 

After last week of having the 'blahs' regarding creativity, I'm thrilled to be inspired and enthusiastic in my knitting. 


I've decided the super secret project isn't so much of a super secret.  I'm spending a ton of time on it so I might as well share with you what I'm working on.  Otherwise you will think I'm not knitting much at all!  (Also the truth is I hate keeping knitting secrets).

I'm making a baby blanket for my niece who is due in November.  I dug deep into my yarn stash and started a dishcloth pattern (start at corner and increase).  My goal is to have the blanket measure 36 inches by 36 inches, however, this is dependent on how much yarn I have.  I've been having fun striping in new colors as I go.

This project is in my lap while watching season 3 of Stranger Things (good golly the suspense!!).


Comments

  1. BonnyJuly 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM

    I love the cowl colors together, and those baby pastels are so sweet. I'm glad you shared the secret blanket with us!

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  2. VeraJuly 24, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    Oh I love your secret project and the pastel colors are just lovely. Your cowl is really coming along too - love those colors as well.

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  3. GraceJuly 24, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    Both the cowl and the baby blanket have great colors! I really like the cowl pattern, is it on your Ravelry site?

    I haven't started the new season of Stranger Things yet, I need to get to it! : )

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  4. AnonymousJuly 24, 2019 at 11:12 AM

    Love the cowl and the blanket. Knitting for new baby's is so much fun!

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  5. Jeannie Gray KnitsJuly 24, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    I love the stripes and texture combo on your cowl. And the baby blanket! I've knit myself several 'dish cloth' blankets but never thought to fade the stripes. Yikes! I might have to start another one.

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  6. MaryJuly 24, 2019 at 3:54 PM

    aw, I love knitting for new little ones! I'm going to cast on a dress for my neighbor's first grandchild - due ANY DAY now!! - just as soon as I get rescued from sleeve island :-)

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  7. MeredithJuly 24, 2019 at 6:06 PM

    I love a good baby blanket, congrats to all on the upcoming birth.

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  8. NataliaJuly 25, 2019 at 4:53 AM

    Knitting for a little one is so great, too bad I don't know how to do it, I would love to do something like this for my son☺

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  9. mamasmercantileJuly 25, 2019 at 6:03 AM

    What a delight, a new baby is always fun to knit for. Glad you have got your creativity mojo back.

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  10. LisaJuly 25, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    How fun to be knitting for a new baby. Glad your creativity has returned. It’s frustrating feeling blah. I couldn’t watch more than one episode of Stranger Things at a time, so exciting!

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  11. elizabethJuly 25, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    lovely colours for the baby blanket! I love that!

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  12. JaneJuly 25, 2019 at 7:23 PM

    I am glad you chased the blahs away. I think knitting will do that. Don't you just love miles of garter stitch? The blanket will be so soft and cozy. Love the cowl. I have a few, or more than a few, leftovers that would work up well in that pattern too.

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  13. StefanieJuly 26, 2019 at 12:18 AM

    You go on that baby blanket WIP; you'll be done in no time.

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