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June 28, 2016

From Susan — From Here To Eternity

Filed under: Updates — lv2knit @ 1:50 pm

Q: “Momma, what is eternity?”

A:  “The time it takes to knit an afghan, dear.”

I am going to bulk it up a bit to speed things along!  Not as bulky as called for in the pattern, but when you have been given strict guidelines as to color and you don’t want to spend > $200, it limits your options!!

DD the elder (my very knitworthy girl), asked for an afghan like the one she uses when she comes over to watch Game of Thrones.  I said to just take that one…but, no way!  Wrong color!  She wanted the same gold as in her one of her bedroom throw pillows:

I opted for the pattern Umaro by Jarod Flood in Berroco Vintage Chunky, color “Sunny” (6121).  Umaro takes very bulky yarn, but I had trouble finding what I wanted in the right color that did not break the bank!  I had $50 worth of gift certificates for Sheepy Yarn Shop in White Bear, so I figured this would be a great time to use them.

I like the yarn, and I like the pattern, even though it has annoying seed stitch.  But I have not yet gotten into the rhythm of the knitting — the large needles are awkward.

DD left for Korea last Friday to study and returns in August, so I hope to have it done as a welcome back present, or maybe for Christmas?  She missed the season finale of GOT, which is a travesty that could not be helped!!

 

9 Comments »

  1. What a great mom! It’s going to be beautiful. I added it to my queue! I am always enabled (in a good way) by you ladies. 🙂

    Comment by Michelle — June 29, 2016 @ 9:47 am

  2. Wow, looks great! Funny, while I thought the pattern photo looked nice in the white/natural, I always dismissed it. Your photo made me realize how fantastic the pattern really is.

    Comment by Alicia — June 29, 2016 @ 11:45 am

  3. Lucky DD! I just finished a simple all-seed-stitch throw in a bulky 50/50 wool/acrylic yarn. It was a quickie as these go, also for TV watching, and I love it. Light and lofty and shows off the stitches. Umaro is a beautiful pattern.

    Comment by annie — June 29, 2016 @ 1:51 pm

  4. A while back, one of you (sorry don’t remember who) showed a gorgeous piece of fabric that went perfectly with some equally gorgeous yarn…what is happening with either or both?? I love how this current project matches so well with the pillow colours.

    Comment by Susanne Scheurwater — June 29, 2016 @ 7:24 pm

  5. Love, love, love the color and the pattern you chose! Hope you bring it tonight so we all can properly oooh and ahhh over it! Just gorgeous!

    Comment by Kathy W. — June 30, 2016 @ 12:15 pm

  6. Gorgeous color and pattern. Hope you will add your project to Ravelry soon.

    Comment by Newjerseylaura — June 30, 2016 @ 8:09 pm

  7. Seed stitch IS annoying and I always end up reversing the sequence somewhere along the line – but it makes such a beautiful fabric, particularly in gorgeous yarn.

    Comment by Chloe — July 2, 2016 @ 11:02 am

  8. I used that yarn (and color) before too! For my very sunny and bright sister-in-law. It is a very cheery color and the afghan looks great. I just decided not to do one of my favorite baby sweaters because I couldn’t contemplate the seed stitch…

    Comment by Liz — July 9, 2016 @ 8:31 am

  9. I really love this blanket pattern, but where can I find it. I am in the U.K. Thanks Sandy

    Comment by Sandy — April 20, 2017 @ 2:10 am

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