tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post1363711217135005954..comments2024-01-10T03:17:58.393-06:00Comments on a stitch in dye: I might need a 12-step programMalka Dubrawskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083110156921462398noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-59192981877710157482010-03-10T22:34:29.087-06:002010-03-10T22:34:29.087-06:00Thanks Malka, I suspected there were some Lion Bra...Thanks Malka, I suspected there were some Lion Brand cotton ease in there. I like that yarn, but have only made a washcloth with it so far. Glad to know it works well for a blanket too.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947101024644713138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-58644328117093810912010-03-10T19:53:07.879-06:002010-03-10T19:53:07.879-06:00I suspect the blanket is not square because of the...I suspect the blanket is not square because of the stockinette stitch - it just doesn't have the same stitch-to-row ratio as garter. I don't think a rip-and-re-do will help unless you switch to garter. Blocking might help... Colors are lovely and I do agree baby won't care about the shape!<br />Beverly in CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-83736044536540706142010-03-10T14:20:08.398-06:002010-03-10T14:20:08.398-06:00Hi Ashley,
Some of it is Lion Brand Cotton-Ease an...Hi Ashley,<br />Some of it is Lion Brand Cotton-Ease and some is Rowan's All Seasons Cotton and maybe a few unidentified cotton yarns as well. They're just all worsted weight.Malka Dubrawskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083110156921462398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-71682144392321978342010-03-10T13:01:45.014-06:002010-03-10T13:01:45.014-06:00The colors are great, mind sharing what yarn that ...The colors are great, mind sharing what yarn that is? I also love the tiled table that the blanket is sitting on!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947101024644713138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-38143127568848741052010-03-10T11:21:40.846-06:002010-03-10T11:21:40.846-06:00You don't actually see the blanket unfolded on...You don't actually see the blanket unfolded on Jennifer's blog - dare I suggest that hers isn't completely square either...? ;-)matheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518597257571179776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-20152025344035381972010-03-10T02:55:48.308-06:002010-03-10T02:55:48.308-06:00I know exactly what you mean about perfectionism! ...I know exactly what you mean about perfectionism! And because I think your blog is perfect I've awarded you a 'Beautiful Blogger Award'! Call over to my blog to see the details :)<br /><br />http://www.stephanieboon.co.uk/narrativeself/index.php/beautiful-blogger/stephie @ narrative selfhttp://www.narrativeself.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-41370426576025818732010-03-09T13:52:38.479-06:002010-03-09T13:52:38.479-06:00Yeah, but the sad thing is: you don't exactly ...Yeah, but the sad thing is: you don't exactly know what to do to make it perfect. You don't know WHY it is a diamond shape. Try blocking....?<br />Love your book, Malka.<br />MarijkeMarijkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-57624917992408507282010-03-09T09:13:27.777-06:002010-03-09T09:13:27.777-06:00I had/have the same problem with this pattern. It...I had/have the same problem with this pattern. It became a dog blanket because I could not bear to gift something so obviously "warped". I made a quick baby quilt instead!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675474395548284194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-80507952242953303932010-03-09T08:06:19.019-06:002010-03-09T08:06:19.019-06:00gorgeous !gorgeous !Queen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01350140819357842523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-67839025897358579782010-03-09T07:00:22.563-06:002010-03-09T07:00:22.563-06:00I tell ya, I wish I had a little more perfectionis...I tell ya, I wish I had a little more perfectionistic qualities. My MO is cutting corners, but I like to call it efficiency. <br />Good work on the blanket, I'm sure it will be fantanstic and I hope you'll show us when you're finished.Cindyhttp://patternpatti.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-76471242865377527752010-03-09T06:27:37.997-06:002010-03-09T06:27:37.997-06:00I agree with previous comments on the blocking. B...I agree with previous comments on the blocking. Besides, the baby won't care - it is all about the thought and that someone took the time to make a wonderful handmade gift.patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-6707275045354811512010-03-09T06:25:52.121-06:002010-03-09T06:25:52.121-06:00I'm with you - you know yourself, and you won&...I'm with you - you know yourself, and you won't be happy unless it is right. MY mantra is "if it is worth doing, it is worth doing RIGHT"... With the amount of fibers you work with, you can tell if it can be blocked to perfection, or will bother you every time you see it...Vivikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605674432255109484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-20507701579377612292010-03-08T20:23:50.425-06:002010-03-08T20:23:50.425-06:00You're not alone! I am in the midst of knittin...You're not alone! I am in the midst of knitting the same blanket and I've followed the directions but mine is also not square.. I'm hoping blocking solves it!kait.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11586698992710899203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-42343870422294327502010-03-08T20:00:16.113-06:002010-03-08T20:00:16.113-06:00no no no! do not rip! try blocking it. I made a sw...no no no! do not rip! try blocking it. I made a sweater vest that looked more like a paralellogram but when I blocked it, everything was good again.linda phttp://www.lindamade.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-50628752454478530272010-03-08T19:44:53.758-06:002010-03-08T19:44:53.758-06:00As someone who can never get my quilts or blankets...As someone who can never get my quilts or blankets square, I can assure you that once the blanket is tucked around the baby it won't matter. Nor will it matter when its spread on the floor with baby and toys scattered around it.Carahttp://thefloridalife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-71378554229011226432010-03-08T18:30:37.309-06:002010-03-08T18:30:37.309-06:00oh, I can so relate. My mantra lately has been *fi...oh, I can so relate. My mantra lately has been *finished is better than perfect*, but that only goes so far!Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554913361718902202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6383797470400413055.post-76328559063427203162010-03-08T18:29:10.888-06:002010-03-08T18:29:10.888-06:00maybe some blocking would help to turn it back int...maybe some blocking would help to turn it back into a square?amandahttp://amandasasikirana.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com