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Knitting A Colorful Blanket
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Knitting A Colorful Blanket

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Scraps of Yarn

Scraps of yarn! I have tons. I have a goal of using all of my yarn before more yarn is bought.

Looking at different types of colors and ways to knit a blanket, it was decided to knit using a striped blanket process.

How to stitch it

Using garter stitch, the knit stitch.

Cast on 25 stitches

Knit as long as you want with any color then add in a new color of your choice. The blocks will be different lengths! That’s what will make this fun and creative. Just stitch until you get the desired length for the size of the blanket.

Photos

Caroline

It’s a Pumpkin
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It’s a Pumpkin

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I knitted a pumpkin.

It was an easy pattern. Stockinette stitch.

I used red heart yarn, number 8mm knitting circular needles

Cast on 42 stitches

Row 1-Knit 2, purl 2 until the end of row

Turn your yarn and then knit the opposite.

Row 2- purl 2, knit 2 until the end of row

Repeat for 17 rows.

Then stitch the seams together. Stuff it then put in the stem. I used a clothespin.

Photos of Pumpkin

Caroline

Crochet blanket
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Crochet blanket

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Here’s my update on the crochet blanket. I have been working on this since early this year. I am using a single crochet stitch.

I wish I made it just a little bit wider. But it’s looking good. I don’t feel I’m the best at crochet. But my stitches are getting more precise as I practice.

Caroline

A Little Update
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A Little Update

caroline

I have been taking my time with this blanket. I am using a single crochet stitch in three colors. I chose these colors because they will blend in with my decor in my bedroom.

I haven’t been writing much on this blog because I have been busy balancing work and exercising and just trying to take care of myself.

I’ve been diagnosed with lymphedema and lipedema and heaven trying to incorporate more exercises for my lymphatic system. So my exercise usually takes 30 minutes to 40 minutes in the morning as well in the evening. So I have not had much time to be creative in my art journal. But I have been able to finish an oil painting that I posted on my YouTube channel. But it did take me longer to paint it than I expected.

YouTube

Here’s the latest YouTube video please like and subscribe as it helps me to continue showing my art process and anything creative that I’ve been doing.

I have every intention to blog more often but I lose track of time with work and exercising and other things I need to do. But that’s a little update on what’s going on in my life and an update on my artwork and my stitching.

Caroline

A New Knit Stitch
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A New Knit Stitch

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It’s been awhile since I posted about my knitting. I took a break, opened an Etsy shop and got caught up on cleaning and organizing my home.

I have been working on minimizing what I own. Reading a book, the joy of less by Francine Jay. It’s just time to minimize my life and find peace in what I have.

Knitting

Here is my latest knit stitch. It is called Seersucker stitch. I am planning to make a scarf with this stitch..

Caroline

Knitting a Blanket
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Knitting a Blanket

caroline

I have been wanting to knit a blanket. I decided to come up with my own design with stitches that I enjoy knitting. I might throw in a new stitch as well. This yarn is made by Big Twist Tweed, 382 yd. I am using 6.0 mm knitting circular needle. 33 stitches are cast on, but hurdle stitch, you need 34 cast on stitches.

Garter knit stitch

Diagonal Knit Stitch

Hurdle Knit Stitch

So Far I made:

I made 3 different stitch patterns, 6 pieces of each. There is a plan for 3 more different stitch patterns to go. I am starting with a small amount and see how much bigger I want the blanket.

Next Post Coming:

Update on my cross stitch Rue Paris. It has been a long time since I stitched on my cross stitch and talked about it….

Happy Day

Caroline