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Annette
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I'm a single, divorced mother of five - 3 boys and 2 girls - and work as an office assistant at an OB/GYN Clinic in Walla Walla, WA. I spend my free time (Hah!) reading, playing on the computer, planning knitting projects, buying yarn and knitting books, and sometimes even knitting! I learned to knit at age 9 or 10 from my dad and 4-H. I also enjoy my one and only grandson, Isaiah - age 2- and my four cats. I'm eagerly awaiting the birth of my first grandaughter . Life is good.
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Baby blanket finished!!
It's such a great feeling to finish a project on time, or ahead of time. In this case the baby blanket is done before the baby is born - something I wasn't sure was going to happen! (Thanks for taking your time getting here, Amelie). The Shine Worsted is soooo soft, and my photos were taken after the blanket had been machine washed and dried (I was very anxious during this time wondering if my hard work was going to be destroyed by the machines). It washes beautifully, with just a bit of pilling… Continue
Posted on July 4, 2009 at 4:10pm — 11 Comments
First Socks
I just received my Knit Picks order of supplies to start my sock knitting adventure and am very excited! I ordered two books: "Getting Started Knitting Socks" by Ann Budd, and "Sensational Knitted Socks" by Charlene Schurch. Both books look great - lots of detailed instructions and patterns. I also ordered two sock yarns, Risata in Fairy Tale, and Essential in Meadow Multi. The Risata is a little thicker weight and a solid color so I am going to knit my first pair with it. But tonight I'm… Continue
Posted on February 12, 2009 at 8:11pm — 7 Comments
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Got the measurements for the Bleacher/Car Blanket.
72" x 45". Hope this helps!
Happy knitting
ICE
The swatch I made is 4 stitches/inch. Cast ON is 189 sts should be approx between 47 and 48 inches. I will ask Niqui, our daughter to measure it when she gets home tonight. I think it is longer than it is wide.
Hope this helps.
Ingrid
I just got done writing on my blog for the first time in a while. Life just seems to get in the way of doing what I want, for some reason. But will be back to knitting pretty regularly now for a while.
I hope you have a good day. Happy knitting. Granny LJ
Here is the Blanket Pattern. I also have a question for you: I know you send me comments on My Page @ ICE, but, they are gone from MY Page...Can you tell me how to get them on my page? Did you or someone else mistakenly "delete" them from My Page? I am at a loss as to how this happened.
Now for the patter: PLS let me know if you got it ok, and, if you have amy Q's I'd be glad to answer or clarify them for you>
The #55 picture is Riley's blanket. The stitch is "Falling Leaves" multiples of 10 stitches + 3 and 16 rows. This was knit with 100% 2ply Cashmere.
The #58 picture is Niqui's bridal Sjaal. The stitch is "Knotted Openwork"
multiples of 3 stitches and 4 rows. This is also knit with the 100% 2ply Cashmere.
A similar stitch is "Braided Openwork" multiples of 2 stitches and 4 rows.
I have not used Crayon or Cotlin yet.
I recently knitted 1 blanket in Swish Bulky: color Marlin. The other one same pattern in Bare Superwash Bulky. Used #11 needle.
see picture below ( hope I am doing this correct!)
I love the Shine Sport and the choice of colors. The only negative factor would be the many, many "thread joints" you'd have to make. You cannot effectively use the S(spit) & R(rub) method. I dislike knots in my knitting. I use my own method. Dont know if I can post it on the Knitting Community since I have never seen any Knit Speak endorse this method. I you would like to try I can send it in a personal email?
Other yarns I have used and like for baby blankets is the Solid Sock Yarn: Essential. I also have used the equivalent of this yarn in the Bare Yarn and dyed it a suitable pastel and/or bright pastel color(s).
Also used succesfully (no allergic reactions!) Shepard Sporti Solid: Natural and Peach. Handpainted: Yellowstone.
In the Shepard Worsted:solid colors Desert Flower and Old Rose and the handpainted: Layette.
A few years ago I knitted a blanket for a summer baby in White Sea Island Cotton! This gets washed at LEAST once a week and stays as good(and softer!) than when it was made. I used a whole cone and since it is larger than most of the ones I have knitted, it constantly trailed everywhere once he started crawling and then walking etc. He'll be 3 this coming March.
David also has very, very sensative skin (as does his mom) and he has never had any averse reactions to any of the yarns I have used.
You can take a "look see" for these yarns I mentioned, but I dont know if I can mention them on my Page or Blog. I will make the inquiry, and, if you like to know plsease send me a personal email: icemmert@comcast.net.
Hope this was some help
Happy Knitting!
Ingrid
Just learned you are looking to knit a baby blanket? I have done some in 100% cashmere. The pix are on my page ICE. They are all very simple but look great. I have knitted some other blankets wi th the machine washable Bare yarn from KPicks. if you cannot decipher the blanket patterns just drop me a line and i'll be glad to help.
Ingrid
Thanks for writing to me. I am looking forward to our long distance conversations as the time passes. Good knitting. Granny LJ
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