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auburnchick
12-15-2011, 09:52 PM
I made this blanket for the same friend who asked me to make a baby hat for her. She had no idea that I was halfway finished with the blanket. I love surprising people. :wink:

The pattern is from the Leisure Arts #3219 book.

I used 2.5 skeins of Loops and Threads yarn and size 5 needles.

I completed 20 pattern repeats. The pattern became easier as I went along, and soon, I was flying through the blanket. I made 44 tassels across each end.

I didn't measure it before I wrapped it. It's pretty big, though...plenty large enough to wrap a baby in!

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Wanda Witch
12-15-2011, 10:56 PM
Truly priceless and an heirloom. Absolutely beautiful. WOW!
wellslipmystitches
12-15-2011, 11:31 PM
Stunning! You have a very fortunate friend.
Jean
justplaincharlotte
12-16-2011, 12:28 AM
Stunningly beautiful!:yay:
Jan in CA
12-16-2011, 01:33 AM
That's beautiful!! A real heirloom blanket!
salmonmac
12-16-2011, 06:46 AM
What a gorgeous blanket! It is a treasure and a wonderful gift for your friend.
okckwilter
12-16-2011, 07:00 AM
Beautiful blanket! What a lucky friend!
sakura-panda
12-16-2011, 11:00 AM
That's beautiful! :inlove:

I've been looking for a pattern to use as a runner on top of my long dresser -- I think this might be it! (I already own this book and had forgotten this design until I saw your blanket.)

Thanks for sharing!
nonny2t
12-16-2011, 11:30 AM
It is just beautiful. That baby is going to be snuggly in it and your friend is going to love it. :muah:
Antares
12-16-2011, 05:50 PM
Wow! Priceless is right! You've done a super job on this!!
Olha
12-16-2011, 10:53 PM
What a beautiful piece of knitting! I am sure it would be a great surprise for your friend :)
auburnchick
12-16-2011, 11:19 PM
Thanks, all! I gifted it today, and my friend was very touched. This was her fourth child. I think that people sometimes assume that parents of multiple children don't "need" anything, but I wanted this baby to have his own blanket...no hand-me-downs this time!
ArtLady1981
12-19-2011, 05:13 AM
Well doggone it! This blanket is SO PERFECT it almost looks like a machine knit! (this is a compliment!)
Your blanket is DIVINE! I'm in awe! Great work!
Knitabit
12-19-2011, 01:48 PM
What a beautiful job, and beautiful gift for you friend. Wow!