Blanket FO!!!!

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 It started out like this:   a Log Cabin blanket.....
It started out right after Christmas....

 Then it turned to stripes.

 I stayed pretty much monogamous throughout the 2 months.  

 Now I love it.  It is for my family.  (cats not included)  

 The specs: 

 48 inches long, 36 inches wide.

 Knit on circular Clover needles size 8 

 Yarn: Simplicity by Hikoo 
55% Merino  SUPERWASH
28% acrylic
17% Nylon

 ( sometimes it is splitty yarn) 
The Cost:  about a hundred dollars.  Each Skein is 107 meters for $6.75.  
 The colors: (obviously: )
Black Brown Green Red Cream and a bit of Aqua. 
 There are a few mistakes, but I hid them well.   Thanks for the encouragment on the blanket journey.   I think its time for a nap...

Comments

Katherine said…
Beautiful!!! You have earned a nap and you can curl up under your beautiful blanket!
9:25 PM
Anonymous said…
I hope your nap was under your snuggly new blanket. :-)

It's beautiful!
9:43 PM
Suburban prep said…
Quite the treasure
10:13 PM
gMarie said…
How short are you? Fireman seems likes he's tall enough that 48" won't be a long enough blanket. That being said (I'm just yanking your blanket) I love it! You did a fabulous job and the colors are stunning. g
10:14 PM
Jennifer said…
Woohoo! This is cause for celebration! Congratulations on a job beautifully done!
9:44 AM
Nancy said…
I'm glad that you changed from the Log Cabin pattern to the Striped pattern. It is gorgeous, and you are going to LOVE it. It's a great finish!
10:13 AM
Unknown said…
Beautiful blanket!! The colors and placement of stripes are so attractive!! Yep, you're going to love it, for sure! Congrats on the finish!!
11:10 AM
Meredith said…
I love it, now I just wish I loved my finished ripple.
Hugs,
Meredith
12:40 PM
SissySees said…
Very pretty! But really? No cats?? Your cats must obey better than my dogs...
1:54 PM
elns said…
It's great! Congratulations on the big finish. I love the colors. I may have to pick up my bedside WIP and join you in finished blanket land. Well Done!
4:59 PM
Araignee said…
Wow....that's one impressive accomplishment! It's gorgeous.
8:44 PM
Judy S. said…
Nice work! I like the stripes so much better than the log cabin. Great colors, too. I've never knit anything bigger than a baby blanket, so I am impressed with your diligence! It looks great! Enjoy it!
9:36 PM
KSD said…
You've inspired me to knit my own blanket. Sorting through my yarn now to find the odd balls I can use. Thanks!
7:58 AM
Celia said…
Good choice. The stripes work much better.
10:47 AM
Lynneb said…
I LOVE it so much!!!!!
3:10 PM
Nicole said…
Very nice! It looks like the perfect napping blanket.
12:29 PM
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