Well it is done!
Started January 22, 2014 - Finished November 4, 2016.
800 hours.
800 squares.
845,600 stitches.
A cacaphony of colour.
A blanket full of memories: socks, sweaters, shawls, mitts, purses, spinning, and Hornby Island free store- to name a few.
It is King-Sized, and so cozy to sleep under.
I made quite a bit of progress on the sweater as well. Finally got to the second armhole so now I can just knit without constant measuring. I am loving working with this yarn (DROPS Alpaca MIX - 100% alpaca.) It is so incredibly soft - I can't wait to wear this sweater.
So for the moment, besides the sweater, I have two pairs of charity knit socks on the needles, and little Yoda - my one and only crochet project.
Until the sweater is done, there will be no more cast-ons....
Famous last words.
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That is totally amazing! What an extraordinary finish this blanket is. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I still can't believe it is done!
DeleteYour blanket is amazing!! Is it fingering weight yarn??
ReplyDeleteyes all fingering weight (or lace weight doubled)
DeleteYour blanket will have memories forever. Your sweater is really taking shape. I am waiting to see how long before another project gets started lol
ReplyDeleteI am itching to start the shawl with the wool I bought in London. resist!
DeleteLooks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vera.
DeleteWow, the blanket is amazing. And huge! No wonder it took you this long. Can't wait to see your sweater when it's done! It looks like a beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteI should measure the dimensions and put that on my project page too. Stay tuned.
DeleteWow!!! Amazing blanket!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteA triumph of talent and persistence. Yay you.
ReplyDeleteThat sock blanket is fabulous! Such a feat of determined knitting! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket. You should be very proud of yourself :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, beautiful blanket, it has very much inspired me to do mine :) Great progress made with your jumper too xx
ReplyDeleteSo much love and effort went into your work and it is beautiful. Well done for completing that gorgeous blanket :-)
ReplyDeleteYOUR BLANKET LOOKS SO GREAT!!!!! Congratulations on finishing!
ReplyDeleteYou are my blanket hero, M-A! Bravo! It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is seriously impressive; and I'm a fan of Drops alpaca too.
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