Monday 4 April 2016

2 April : Blanket

Do you remember that I started knitting a gift for Jenny in January? I finished it yesterday, wrapped it carefully in tissue paper and posted it off. I see so many wonderful knitted projects on my friends' blogs that I feel a bit self conscious about displaying my own work so this is the only photo I have. It is a large blanket based on a Debbie Bliss pattern and it felt so soft and warm while I knitted away thinking of Jenny and the fun we had when we worked together. Every stitch in that blanket was knitted with love and I hope that it keeps the newest little cartographer cosy. Sweet dreams!

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  1. it's beautiful. I have never ever knitted a whole blanket. not even for a doll......

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    1. Maybe not but I have seen several exquisite quilts with your signature on them.

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  2. It looks incredibly neat and beautiful. I'm sure your friend will be thrilled. My three still have their baby blankets all knitted by the same talented knitting friend.

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    1. I have just seen a photo of babe + blanket. Too cute for words.

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  3. I once knitted a cloak for my teddy bear. Had fun unravelling it about a year later ...

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  4. So beautiful! I don't know why you would feel at all self-conscious. Jenny and her baby are very lucky to have such a wonderful friend who is also a wonderful knitter :) xx

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    1. Thank you! I can now return to my other blanket which I am knitting from your pattern. It is half way over my knees now - very cosy! (I am going to have a tiny diversion into a Kate Davies pattern first)

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  5. That is destined to become an heirloom, it is lovely.

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    1. I hope that it will be loved until it falls to bits rather than tucked into a drawer and never used.

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  6. What a beautiful and thoughtful gift. I have no doubt it will be treasured.

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    1. Thank you. I really did enjoy knitting every stitch - I have known Jenny for 10 years and she is a very special friend.

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