This week we're looking at blankets. Blankets are very important in our house. Both my husband and I get very cold in the evenings, so always wrap ourselves up. All the blankets in our house are crocheted and date from a time before I knew about natural fibres and patterns. They are similar to this, just big granny squares, really.
I quite like the idea of knitting blankets in a modular fashion. It seems more manageable, though I'm not sure about all that seaming afterwards. The patterns that really catch y eye are log cabin designs like this, or this. I love the idea of trying mitred squares and Rambling Rows Afghan, looks a great example.
I think my favourite of all though, is the Curlicue Coverlet. I like how different the pattern looks, depending on the choices made by the knitter.
What has been your favourite finished blanket/lapghan?
Do you have a favourite pattern that you'd like to make in the future?
Do you have a favourite type of yarn for making blankets/lapghans?
10 comments:
I'm on the ball this week ;)
http://wilbertandherma.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-inspiration-on-saturdaylap.html
Ready!
http://squirrelsknittingconquests.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-inspiration-warming-your-knees.html
Done
http://christinas-creations.blogspot.com/2009/01/warming-your-knees-uk-swap.html
I've posted too
http://rooknittting.blogspot.com/2009/01/warming-you-knees.html
I've published mine!
http://motherofallneedles.blogspot.com/2009/01/uk-swap-friday-inspiration.html
all posted
need ablanket for my knees tonight!
Caught up at last!
http://greengreenplanet.blogspot.com/2009/01/winter-warmers-catch-up.html
Done over a week ago but forgot to post here.
http://frostyknits.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-inspiration-4-warming-your-knees.html
Better late than never - here's mine
http://padihamknitter.blogspot.com/2009/01/uk-swap-warming-your-knees.html
I'm getting there - here's one more!
http://couthyquine.blogspot.com/2009/01/uk-swap-catchup-warming-your-knees.html
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