FO: Abby's Blanket

My 'just-in-case-it's-a-gril' blanket is finished and it turned out absolutely gorgeous!


It was a little time consuming for me because of the chart work. Although, it wasn't complicated chart work, I was counting my stitches after each round and putting in life-lines so I wouldn't get any mistakes. It was so worth it and I couldn't be happier with the end result. It turned out just perfect.


With this blanket and my 'just-in-case-it's-a-boy' blanket done I can feel a little more ready for the baby to come. These were the two major knits I wanted to get done, anything else that gets finished from here on out will be a bonus!

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Pattern Source: "Abby's Blanket" by the talented Kirsten Kapur of Through The Loops
Yarn: Berroco, Touché
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

FO: One for WZ

Because I want to try and do everything I can so my sweet, 2 year old, WZ doesn't feel left out when the new baby comes, I wanted to finish this blanket that I started for him a year ago.


Now when I bring the new baby home in its new blankie, WZ will get a new blankie too.

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Pattern Source: Blanket by Louisa Harding out of the Natural Knits for Babies and Moms book
Yarn: Berroco Comfort
Ravelry: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

FO: Maude Honeycomb Blanket

I finished my 'just-in-case-it's-a-boy' blanket! Oh how I LOVE the way my Maude Honeycomb Blanket turned out.


I actually miss working on this. This was a very relaxing and satisfying knit. It will definitely be a go-to knit for future baby blankets.


Tip: When I first started on this, I was cutting the yarn whenever I had a color change. About 25% of the way through I was starting to dread the thought of weaving in all the ends. I went to Ravelry and got some help from fellow Ravelry members that made this blanket. It was recommended that I just twist, and carry the yarn up the sides. The edges of the blanket are intended to roll so the yarn carries are practically hidden. This was a big help!


I was really curious to see what the back of the blanket would look like as well. I think it's quite pleasing. I just LOVE this knit!

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Pattern Source: "Maude Honeycomb Blanket" by Kristen Rengren from the Vintage Baby Knits book
Yarn: Berroco Comfort
Ravelry: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

Cable Comfort Throw

Finally an FO! Well, actually when I showed you the 'sneak peek' it was already done. I had to wait to post about it because it was a gift for a dear friend on her wedding day.


The only downfall to this project was that, in my opinion, it didn't turn out big enough. If I ever do this again I think I'd do at least 2 extra panels and also add 2 more cable rounds to the width. (note to self: each panel took about 1.25 skeins)


In the beginning I wasn't sure if I wanted to knit this in panels like the pattern requested or if I wanted to cast on for them all at once to avoid all that seaming. I did ended up doing the panels separate and it worked out well for me. I seamed them as I went and I actually enjoyed it.

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Pattern Source: Cable Comfort Throw (FREE pattern)
Yarn: Wool-Ease, Thick & Quick
Needles: size 13
Raveled: HERE

Alphabet Blanket

I finished it…

and I love it!


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Pattern Source: "Alphabet Blanket" from The Baby Knits Book, by Debbie Bliss
Ravelry Link: Here
Yarn: Berroco, Comfort DK
Needles: size 4 and 5
Notes: If I make this again, I wouldn't pick up all the 239 stitches that the book calls for on the two sides. It seems to want to ruffle because I think there are too many stitches. Someone on Ravelry said they only picked up 187 - that probably would work better. Also, I didn't do the additional triangle border that the pattern called for.

Forever Blanket

Oh my gosh this blanket is going to take FOREVER! The chart work is crazy. This is the most intricate thing I've ever tackled.


Sure is beautiful though. Let's hope it's done in time for BZ!

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Thank you so much for the sweet birthday wishes! I did have a great day. I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day as well!

Favorite Blanket

Next on my needles is the Alphabet Blanket from The Baby Knits book by Debbie Bliss. From the first time I saw it, years ago, I always wanted to knit it but never wanted to knit it for anyone else but me. Now the time has come that I can! The yarn I ordered just came in and I'm anxious to start.


With a block for each letter of the alphabet, all the chart work scares me a bit but it will be so worth it!

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