Watercolor Blanket

 

I'm excited that this blanket project is done and folded up tucked in a closet.  I don't know when I will be mailing the blanket to the recipient, I have plans to make a baby sweater too. The blanket was a fun knit but cotton is stressing on my hands and I had to take many mini-breaks. A knitter does not want to have a repetitive stress injury! This blanket is for my daughter's sister in law in California who is due sometime in March.


I will be taking a mini-blog break this upcoming Friday and will see you all next Monday. May your New Year's Day celebrations be filled with goodness and kindness.

Comments

  1. VeraDecember 30, 2020 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful finish Karen! Cotton can be very tough on my hands too. Happiest of New Years to you and your hubby.

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  2. BonnyDecember 30, 2020 at 8:46 AM

    All babies deserve to be wrapped up in handknit warmth, and this baby will be a very luck recipient of a beautiful blanket! Happy New Year to you!

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  3. MarthaDecember 30, 2020 at 8:50 AM

    It is gorgeous Karen! Enjoy your little blog break. Wishing you all the best for the new year!

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  4. LeftycrafterDecember 30, 2020 at 9:20 AM

    Such s lovely blanket. With the baby not due for a few more months, you have plenty of time to knit and entire ensemble. I hope your new year brings you joy, peace, many blessings and good health.

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  5. JaneDecember 30, 2020 at 7:55 PM

    What a sweet blanket in such lovely soft colors. It is a wonderful gift and ready ahead of time. Yay and Happy New Year. Have a good weekend.

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  6. JuliannDecember 31, 2020 at 9:38 AM

    What a pretty blanket. Enjoy your break and Happy New Year

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  7. MeredithJanuary 1, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    It is a gorgeous present. Happy New Year!

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  8. Jeannie Gray KnitsJanuary 2, 2021 at 3:14 PM

    Yay! This post came straight to my email. :)
    Beautiful blanket!
    Happy New Year!

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  9. Judy S.January 4, 2021 at 12:42 AM

    Nice blanket! I'm working on one, too, for a little baby that was born on the 19th. I hear you on the sore hands. What is it with chunky yarn and big needles? Oh, and thank you again for being the source that connected me with Juliann!

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  10. AsKatKnitsJanuary 4, 2021 at 8:40 AM

    Nice finish! I hope you had a lovely weekend! Happy New Year!

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  11. StefanieJanuary 9, 2021 at 7:36 PM

    Kudos on knitting such a big project in cotton.

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