Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ruched Throw

I finally got to weaving in my loose-ends! I finished up right after Christmas. I love this throw! I cuddle up in it every night on the couch. It's sooo soft and comfy and actually really warm.


Here's a detail of the stitches. It's all knit and so easy. It's just that one row of increase, shortly followed by a row of decreases continued through the pattern that makes the beautiful 'ruched' texture.


Pattern Source: "Ruched Throw," pattern based out of the book Hand Knits for the Home
Yarn: Lana Grossa, Soffice, it's 62% Merino, 10% Cashmere and 28% Acrylic - the 10% cashmere makes a world of difference
Needles: 8s

20 comments:

Jodi said...

Just beautiful! It looks so cozy, and the subtle colors are very classy.

Denise said...

That looks gorgeous, and so warm and cozy. My knitting is going slow right now so I've got nothing to add to my blog!

peaknits said...

Wow - this is absolutely gorgeous - and it looks like such a perfect winter cuddler.

Adrienne said...

HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!

Cinnamonamon said...

Cozy & sooo pretty! :)

a friend to knit with said...

love love love!
the blankets, and of course your photos!

Annie said...

Can I borrow it?
jk
Not fond of loose ends either. But it sure feels good when finished!
Lovely!

Silja Devine said...

I love it! It looks so cosy!

Kirsten said...

Your Runched Throw is beautiful! The neutral color you chose works perfectly with the pattern.

hook and needle said...

What a lovely color for that pattern! Nice work!

Anonymous said...

Lovely!

Anonymous said...

That is simply gorgeous.

Heather said...

The throw is beautiful. Love the pic you posted of you snuggling in it. And the twins hats from Sunday were awesome! Keep up the good work!!

Anonymous said...

Oooooh so pretty! What a great yarn snuggle in, too;)

I have never knit a throw- this makes me rethink that idea!

The pattern would make a sweet baby blanket, wouldn't it? It sounds easy to downsize.

Terrie D. (StarSpry) said...

Your throw is beautiful!

Bea said...

This throw is SO beautiful, and just in time too :)

Philigry said...

love this! your blog is great! glad i found you!

Sarah said...

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

love this!! it's been in my ravelry queue but your post has set me on fire now to get on this! thanks for the specs you gave us and the wonderful photos.

knittin gin said...

Oh nice! I'll bet the cashmere helps make it nice and warm!