I was updating my ravelry projects last night and realized I never blogged about one of my biggest projects: my parents’ afghan! It’s a pattern from Stitch ‘N Bitch called the Big Bad Baby Blanket, except mine is twice as big.
This was another project that took a long time to complete, but not as long as M’s blanket! I’ve decided that any future blankets have to be knit in pieces and seamed up at the end. Once I get half way through them, they are just too big to take to knitting group, the car, the coffee shop, etc. When my knitting isn’t portable, it winds up in a bag in the closet.
I used Mission Falls wool and loved how it knit up. It’s very soft and washed great. I got unlucky with knots, though, but I guess if you go through 32 balls of yarn, you’re bound to encounter some knots, right?
I’ve been squirreling away skeins of Manos del Uruguay wool for a blanket for me. I’m not ready to start another blanket yet, but I’m considering Mitered Squares or Lizard Ridge. Any other suggestions for me?
What a fabulous afghan! . . .and how cute are your parents? I love it!
I don’t know about mitered squares but Lizard Ridge is a great project because the squares are so much fun to make. I can only imagine mitered squares is the same way. Either way, you win!
Are you squirreling away particular colors of Manos? I’ve got a couple of oddball skeins from some projects if you are interested in any color. I’m trying to think if any would be “earth” colors that you prefer.
What a charming couple! The blanket is just perfect for two.
Love the afghan and the photo of your mom and dad is precious. Great alternative to a Snuggie!!!