Feeling the pressure | WIP {knitting}

Wednesday 22 October 2014

This week is my last week at work, and more importantly my last week commuting to work - I cannot actually believe that as from Thursday night, this will be it, but I am delighted about it, commuting has really taken its toll on me. So much so, I was worried I was going to give birth on my way home last week . Not ideal when you are an hour away from your hospital and your husband, who happens to work near said hospital. Thankfully we are all fine. But I am definitely feeling the pressure - and want to finish the baby blanket asap. If I have the hand knitted blanket, all will be fine and will go smoothly (in my head). 



I have made progress - a whole repeat of progress to be precise. I am getting the hang of the pattern, even though I still need the paper next to me at all times, but it makes more sense. By the third - and last - repeat I am sure I will know it by heart. 

It is not a hard pattern, just a lot of cable and yarn over work, and you need to be careful (no late knitting for me!) - this makes a beautiful effect of course. I am in love with this pattern, really. 


I think the colour of the yarn is probably as close to the real thing as can be - and really shows off the pattern. I am always worried that the yarn colour will overwhelm the pattern - but it does not (totally worth that customs charge I had to pay, oh I hate customs charge). 

Pattern: The Hourglass Throw by Anne Hanson
Yarn: Swans Islands Yarn organic Merino and Alpaca blend yarn, naturally dyed
Needles: 5.5mm
Modifications: None - do not have the brain for it. But I reckon that it would make a great jumper pattern if someone wanted to take on the challenge!



I believe we could see a finish soon - cannot wait to block this blanket! There is already a finish at MiH, Slable is finished and has been photographed - but more on this later this week... 

As for the reading, I am finishing Inferno by Dan Brown. It is not the Da Vinci Code but it is surprisingly fun to read, and I do love all the additions of historic details about Florence and Venice. 

Will be joining others over at Ginny's today. 

You can also see my choice of baby blanket patterns here, if you are interested. 

20 comments:

  1. this is going to be beautiful, enjoy the next couple of weeks relaxing (?) at home. x

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  2. That is just beautiful. Make sure you look after yourself.

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  3. What a beautiful blanket! I love it so much! Good luck with the next few weeks!

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  4. Yay for no more commuting! I hope that your delivery goes smoothly! Mine is right around the corner, and I am nervous as anything with the two older kids being sick right this very moment...and a hubby who isn't feeling great either.

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  5. Eaaaap- this is lovely- the pattern is simply stunning.
    Happy for you that there is an end to the commute....now you can breathe and knit.

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  6. That blanket is going to be beautiful. Having it to focus on will help make the time go much faster (everyone knows knitting deadlines mess with the space time continuum).

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  7. That is a gorgeous blanket. I hope the knitting (and the baby-having) goes smoothly and blissfully.

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  8. I want one! Just gorgeous! Wishing you beautiful days of knitting and waiting for Little Wee One. :)

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  9. Glad your to the end of commuting ugh that's no fun. I adore your blanket. The pattern and yarn choice are perfect!!!

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  10. Oh wow this blanket is going to be stunning! Happy last day of work, enjoy these last few days before baby comes. I remember panicking slightly when I was commuting an hour to work and eventually convinced my manager I should work from home or he would have to drive me to the hospital if anything happened as he lived the closest ... that did it and I was able to work from home the last 2 weeks. Good luck and I hope everything goes smoothly

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  11. Wow, this is very special and absolutely stunning!
    So good, you can put your feet up, relax and put all those finishing touches before baby arrives. Good luck and enjoy this special time!
    Lena x

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  12. This will be a classy and beautiful throw.

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  13. What a beautiful pattern! Glad you get to end your commute and rest a little! Those days before baby comes are precious!

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  14. Wow - I can't believe your last week at work has come! The commute must have gotten quite brutal, glad to hear you won't have to do that anymore. Plus it gives you time to work on this lovely project. The colour of the blanket is just wonderful :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  15. Your blanket is beautiful. So glad you get to end your commuting. Enjoy your relaxation while waiting for your little one.

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  16. What beautiful cables! I love the color too.

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  17. Happy for you the commuting is over and out! Your knittng looks gorgeous, keep up the good work! :)

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  18. Gorgeous blanket! Best wishes on the birth of your baby. I arrived via Yarn Along. :)

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  19. Happy end of commuting and best wishes for the big arrival! Beautiful blanket!

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