The Hemlock Ring blanket is done and blocked. I really enjoyed this project and I'll definitely do another. It went surprisingly fast considering how much yarn it took -- over 700 yards. For a little perspective: it is on a queen size bed in the photo.The particulars:
Pattern: Hemlock Ring Blanket (Rav)
Yarn: Cascade Ecological Wool -- approximately 1.5 skeins
Color: 9008
Needles: KnitPicks Options 40" US 10 (6mm)
Started: 10/13/2007
Finished 11/08/2007
Modifications: None. I would recommend to anyone wanting to do this pattern to first read the posts in the KAL. They have some helpful hints and mods that I will use next time.
In my first year of knitting, I've made: 4 pairs of socks, a dozen or so dishcloths, a lace shawl, a dog sweater, baby booties, EZs Baby Surprise Jacket, the HRB, a felted lunch bag, a pair of shorts, two fair isle hats, and I'm sure there are a few others. Plus there are several WIPs lying about. Oh, and I have a job and a life outside knitting.
Tony's working on this:
Speaking of Tony, his birthday is Wednesday. He'll be *censored* years old.
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I bought this spaceship shaped container for this interesting little plant.
And we "planted" some Paperwhites in the house.
The precious puppy got her first visit with a groomer this week. Who knew she had a face? The dumbass groomer put the cutest green bows on her. The dumbass part is: the bows were held in place by tying knots in the dogs fur. So sweet.
psst: he was born in 1972, heehee!
Eric
16 comments:
Ah hah! My oldest son was born in '72! big 35, eh Tony? hee indeed.
Your Hemlock is gorgeous! and hey, you've only been knitting a year? I didn't know that... did I? wow, you're pretty amazing, dude.
You guys coming to knitnight?
That Hemlock is great! Well done with an awsome job. And your puppy is adorable - does she not have a name? Happy 35 to Tony who has almost the same name as me - My name is Tone. Have a great week!
Beautiful job on the Hemlock Ring blanket. Happy b-day Tony.
Oh that Hemlock is a work of art. I can't believe that you have only been knitting for a year. I am a big chicken, I need to stop being so afraid of new projects.
Happy birthday Tony! Let's see, in 1972 I was 6 years old, since I am only 26 years old now, I guess that makes Tony 20, right?
Cute puppy.
Holy Cow! You've been knitting just a year? That's a pretty incredible list of projects and a pretty incredible Hemlock Ring Blanket. You WILL bring it to knit night?
AND . . . Happy Birthday Tony!
The hemlock is beautiful! What a treasure.
A YEAR? I bow to your ability to quick things up quickly. Holy moly, I would have thought you'd been knitting for many years, with the beautiful things you churn out!
Your Hemlock came out beautifully -- well done! You've come a long way in only one year. I
Oh, your Hemlock Ring is beautiful!
So are Tony's mittens. Are they double-knitted or stranded? Either way they look great!
Sheesh, that really is a dumbass thing to do (but the doggie does look pretty).
I can't believe you've only been knitting a year; you must have been born to knit because damn, you're good!
The Hemlock is GORGEOUS! A friend of mine has been working on one; it's hard to see what it looks like all bunched up on the needles.
Happy Birthday, Tony! I'm not going to tell you how old I was in 1972; suffice it to say Tony is young!
omg boys!!! the knits look gr8!!!!!!
happy b-day TonY!!!
Happy B-day to Tony!
I didn't realize that you had only been knitting a year. You're awesome! The blanket is beautiful!
Hemlock looks AWESOME!!!
Great job! Happy Birthday Tony!
I should send you some yarn for you! Email me back with your address!
Charles
I would not have attempted that blanket after a year. Very nice. Also, regarding Tony-the-35-year-old's socks, I am now inspired to rip out what I did last night on my socks. I did some color work, but I pulled really tight and now it's all...tight. Tight is good sometimes. Not in socks.
NEW POST? What did you finsh?
I just post my new post...come and see!
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