This is my nephew, Daniel:
with his blue blankie that he loves. Turns out Ava (his mom) decided to do a little bit of fixing on it and now it's unraveling at an alarming rate. Her plan of action was to call me immediately and request that I start a new blankie for Danny. First things first, though. This particular blankie was not made by me. H.e.l.l.o. Could you not get your child to fall in love with a blankie that Auntie Daniele made? You have a gazilion of them! Of course, there is an explanation for this. Danny loves to put his fingers through the holes at night. Any blanket crocheted by Auntie Daniele is going to have hardly any holes. We must remember that Auntie Daniele is a very tight crocheter, hence... no holes. I think I can handle it, though. I'm trying to copy the pattern (from the picture) and using a big hook. What do you think?
I see some holes!! Hold on little buddy, I'm hurrying!!!
Also, on the knitting front, I've started a pair of plain jane cuff down socks with this awesome striped sock yarn from Red Heart & Sole, called Tequila Sunrise:
I think the toe-up lace mojo I've had for Wendy's KAL has gone away this month. I'm sure it will return next month!
OH - and almost done with the gloves and mitts pattern. If I could get off Farmtown on Facebook (I've renamed my farm "Dani's Time Suck Farm"), I would probably have it done. ugh.....
Danielle, I love that color!! I have some Heart & Sole to try, not that color, however, but have not yet started them. Let me know how they feel when done, OK?
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Posted by: Dr. Molly Welsh | September 18, 2009 at 12:53 PM
The crocheting looks good! I think the key is the big hook.
Good lookin' sock, too!
Posted by: Cookie | September 18, 2009 at 02:50 PM
My MIL made my SIL's son a blanket that he has loved to death to the point where it is just a wad of yarn now. I think part of the pattern still exists on one end. My SIL said she tried repairs once but gave up a long time ago.
Your pattern looks pretty close. Can't see the original in person?
Love the sock. Nice and flashy!
Posted by: Ann in CT | September 18, 2009 at 02:59 PM
I think the blanket is going to be great!! I like the pattern already!
And the socks? Smokin' colorway Dani!!
Posted by: Megan S. | September 18, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Blankie is looking good!
Posted by: Marion | September 18, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Danielle, What is farmtown?
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Posted by: drMolly | September 20, 2009 at 05:13 PM
the blanket is looking good!
hey is farmtown the same as farmville?
Posted by: opal | September 21, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Sweet article, very nice
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