Weekends

 

How was your weekend?

My weekend was spent casting on new projects. I'm happy to share that our daughter and son in law are expecting their first child at the end of September. So of course I started a baby blanket and a lace Christening blanket over the weekend. 

The Christening Blanket is challenging because the chart symbols are not the universal symbols that I am used to knitting. I am frequently flipping back and forth to the symbol chart to make sure I am doing the right stitches. I have already unknit 3 rows because I didn't even follow the chart correctly.

I started another baby blanket (same pattern, forest green yarn). That is my TV knitting at the end of the day, I don't need to think about much when I am knitting that pattern.

I hope to have updated project pages on Ravelry soon. 

The weather is getting nicer, but the seasonal allergies are absolutely awful. So I've been doing indoor exercising hoping for some rain to tamp down the tree pollen.

How as your weekend?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsApril 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM

    How exciting to have another baby on the way! That is fantastic news, Karen!

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  2. ConnieApril 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    Congrats on a new baby! Yea!The blankets will be so very nice. Maybe you've tried this but when I have challenging symbols, I cut that section out and tape it to the current page I'm knitting...saves a little time back and forth. As I get older I find I have to look at them more often.

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  3. DiannaApril 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM

    How exciting for your daughter and son in law! I like the yarn for both projects.

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  4. BonnyApril 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM

    Congratulations to all on the new addition to your family! That is wonderful and certainly provides you with plenty of knitting opportunities.

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  5. LeftycrafterApril 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM

    Another grand baby. What great news. That christening blanket is going to be beautiful.

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  6. Deb J. in UtahApril 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM

    Congratulations on the happy news that your family is growing! The blanket will be a lovely keepsake. I hope you have a good week. See you again soon!

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  7. CynthiaApril 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM

    Congratulations! We also found out this weekend that my youngest son and his wife are expecting their first baby in November!! That will make grandbaby #5 for us. We are so excited. I have to finish a sweater for my almost 2 year old granddaughter first before anything else......

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  8. MaryApril 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter and SIL and to YOU! more grandbabies ... more of the best "excuses" to knit the prettiest and cutest "hugs". Blessings!

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  9. JaneApril 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM

    Congratulations on the new grandchild-to-be. That is the most wonderful news. Baby knitting is so much fun.

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  10. CathieJApril 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM

    Congrats on the new baby on the way! How exciting! I love the new projects!

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