**Also don't forget to enter my giveaway - open until Friday evening**.
According to Jared, the skill level required is beginner/intermediate. And I suppose it is, but those SSSSK (yes that is 4 Ss) and K4TOG ... well they are testing my patience. At least they are knitted only every 4 rows, so I have 3 rows to get myself ready for another row of them.
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Pattern: Shale Baby Blanket by Jared Flood
Yarn: Hand dyed organic merino silk wool, light worsted DK yarn from SixSkeins (Etsy)
Needle sizes: 5.5 mm circular
Size: Baby size
I love this yarn, I wanted an organic worsted yarn for Baby MiH (nothing is too special for him of course!), and it is so soft, not scratchy at all - pure bliss to knit. And the hand-dye is adding to the texture of this beautiful pattern.
Anyway 3 repeats done, another 54 to go...
This is be a wonderful blanket for baby. When I knit a lace pattern, it takes third time's a charm when I get into the groove of the pattern.
ReplyDeleteohh...beautiful pattern and your baby blanket is looking gorgeous from here.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am sure you will master it! Before you know it you will be knitting this pattern without even thinking! It is such a pretty pattern!
ReplyDeleteIf you knit a little looser, the K4 together will be easier. Have fun knitting while you anticipate who you will wrap in it ; ) So precious
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it is going to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful - that's one very lucky baby!
ReplyDeleteKnitting is my nemesis but this blanket looks so beautiful! Vintage, texture? Who could resist? Apart from me that is ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be a lovely blanket but do hope the baby does not come early!
ReplyDeleteOfficially totally jealous of this baby ;)
ReplyDeleteIt will be gorgeous!
its going to turn out into a gorgeous piece.Nice colour to show off the pattern as well
ReplyDeleteBaby MiH will be a toasty little baby in this! Amazingly non-feminine despite the lace. Love the colour, pattern and the fibre mix sounds divine.
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous! Lovely to see the yarn knitting up so well, and complimenting that lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteSo precious. This will be very pretty..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous yarn, and that pattern is beautiful. The k4tog sounds stressful though!
ReplyDeleteomg you are so good in knitting! keep moving xx
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Jared Flood, be still my heart. His blanket patterns are all so beautiful. I love the softness of the grey you're knitting with. It's sure to be a soothing and warm blanket for your little one.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the knitting! It's so awesome to be able to make handmade items for family members!
ReplyDeleteMy fingers just ache thinking of those SSSSKs and K4togs. I've had this one in the queue for a long time; it's just so pretty. Can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern and dito yarn. Your gorgeous baby will sleep under a gorgeous blanket made by his mother. That is very special!
ReplyDeleteYet another beautiful knitting project you are working on!
ReplyDeleteHello Nat, I hope you are enjoying maternity leave! I think you should sleep as much as you want...I think your baby will have the most stylish clothes and accessories of the nursery! BTW, I did not entered the competition simply because your lovely giveaway would be a useless in my hands and I really hope that the lucky winner will be able to make something beautiful...
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