Babette is all finished- well almost. I finished the last few rounds a few days ago and weaved in all the loose ends. I tossed it in the washer and dryer (Knitpicks Swish superwash) knowing the yarn would soften up, the stitches would bloom and my blanket would be nice and snuggly.Then I noticed holes
everywhere.
My poor blanket looks like it has been loved on quite a bit- the washer and dryer loved it long time. I am just glad that it is not a gift, I fear this one won't hold up too long. I will make all the necessary repairs, then this will have a permanent home on my side of the couch. It is the perfect lap blanket (29" X 37").
I really see myself crocheting another one of these. Next time I will probably crochet all the squares at once then do all the seaming. I noticed differences in my gauge in some of the sections, and the seaming does not match because I used a different method in the later rounds. I enjoyed this muchly, and am glad to be able to cross it off my list.
As a reward for finishing Babette, I started swatching for Lemonade v.2. I am using Sublime Cotton Soya and I am in love! This yarn begs to be knit into baby sweaters- it is buttery soft, knits up beautifully, and is machine washable. Stay tuned!
Even though my Mom does not read my blog (If you do, and I don't know, you better come clean woman!) I want to wish her a very happy birthday today! She and I are so alike in so many ways and I could not imagine my life without her in it. I love you, Mom! Thank you for always being there for me, never judging me, giving me great advice and loving me the most!
6 comments:
"the dryer loved it long time"-- I laughed and laughed. Too funny, not the knotty bits coming out of hiding but your sense of humor about it is wonderful. I think it turned out great, too.
The yarn seems to have come through ok, though, so that's good. I feared felting.
I knitted a Hemlock Ring blanket out of Swish and it felted in the wash, despite its superwash label.
Pretty Babette! My daughter and I have been considering it for a long time.
Happy B day Amandas' Mom!! I so need to pick up those crochet needles.
Even after washing I still think its beautiful! The colors you chose are so good together.
Oh no, what happened? It's really a gorgeous blanket. I love all the colors.
"loved it long time" ... that made me LOL, too!
Gasp! Holes.
I hope you can fix it. :) I know you can (and will).
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