Hello knitting blog. How are you? I’ve missed you so. I went on a business trip the week before Thanksgiving and haven’t been in my regular knit & blog routine. But, I have not been idley sitting by… I’ve been dutifully chugging away on my Christmas knits. And, I HAD to start the Hemlock blanket. It’s a vintage doily pattern that Jared Flood, knitting designer / photographer, modified to turn into an eloquent lap blanket. The Rainey Sisters took Jared’s modification and the original pattern and put it into a handy PDF file. From what I’ve seen on ravelry, the blanket looks like a blobby mess until blocked… I’m hoping I’m doing everything right! It’s been a very satisfying and quick knit so far. The Casscade Eco +, 100% Peruvian Highland wool, has been great to work with as well and I’m thoroughly enjoying this burnt umber color.
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The picture in the PDF looks so beautiful! What color are you making it in? I can't wait to see it! I hate the look of it before I block it… just so hard to imagine the final product. Can't wait!
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O duh… it's orange!
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This pattern is on my 'someday-I've-got-to-knit-this' list. Rusty colors are my favorite. I'm certain this will be GORGEOUS!
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