I did it!

I made something other than a blanket or scarf--and I learned new things along the way. I learned how to pick up and knit, knit in the round, and I learned how to make an I-cord. :) Ready for a picture? Here it is:

I'm thinking about making straps to put on the back of it--then my daughter can carry it like a back-pack. So I have a question. The book that taught me to make an I-cord gave instructions for making a three-stitch I-cord. Can you do it with more? To make a wider cord?

I hope you are all having a great week. :)

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Comment by need2knit on March 27, 2009 at 8:36am: What a cute project! I like the cheerful color too. Or maybe I am just a plant geek. I love bags. Some time I want to try a drawstring bag and maybe line it with fabric to take the strain off the knitting (and so I can put in lots of pockets). Way to go. Successfully learning new skills is always fun. The blanket is looking good!

Comment by KnitterGirl39 on March 24, 2009 at 11:07am: Oh, that is such a cute little thing. Can't wait to see pictures of it on your daughter. :-)

Comment by grapesonthevine on March 24, 2009 at 10:16am: I made a six-stitch I-cord. It worked beautifully. :) I made one rather than two because I ran out of yarn! But it's cute slung across my daughter's back. I have pictures but have not uploaded them to my computer yet. :) Soon though.

Comment by Peachy Queen on March 24, 2009 at 10:08am: Very nice! I love it!

I would go ahead and try to make a larger I-cord. I'm not sure what would happen. Keep us posted!

Comment by Sybil K on March 24, 2009 at 7:05am: Nicely done! That didn't take you long at all to make!

Comment by Annette on March 23, 2009 at 9:33pm: Cute project - and the color is perfect for spring! Sorry I can't help with the i-cord question - I don't know anything about it. But you could knit straps with a much smaller needle to made a tight fabric that wouldn't stretch much.

Comment by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on March 23, 2009 at 7:26pm: Very good job! And you learned a lot in the process. Way to go.

Comment by grapesonthevine on March 23, 2009 at 3:42pm: It was really quick and easy.

Comment by hjsanborn on March 23, 2009 at 3:30pm: that is so cute! I have a book called the Knitted Gift that has that pattern, I just need to do it!