Earlier this summer, I mentioned I was doing some stealth knitting. As I said in May, Danielle at Fibre Space in Alexandria, Virginia asked me to design a baby blanket for her Bundles of Joy Club. Club members have received their kits so I can now reveal my Sleeping Baby’s Castle Blanket.
Here is a close up of the central castle panel:
The yarn used is Lorna’s Laces Shepherd’s Worsted in a color that was custom dyed in limited quantities for this project. It’s lovely yarn to work with and it’s machine washable. I really liked the color. (The first photo of the entire blanket is truest to the actual color of the yarn used.)
This design is exclusive to Fibre Space until early next year. There are a limited number of kits for the project — in this one of a kind color called “Astro Baby” — which you can purchase here.
From Susan — I can attest to the fact that this is a beautiful blanket and a very well-written pattern…I test knit it for Surly! So, I have my very own that will be revealed when Sally is able to sell the pattern independently. It is called a baby blanket, but actually fits into the “home decor” category. I don’t have a baby in the house and I love the blanket as a throw. Mine knit up very quickly (one week) but I do not recommend doing this — I kind of blew out my arms knitting it so fast! But it could be done reasonably in 3-4 weeks. My knitting peeps love the design and cannot wait until the pattern is available — but why wait? If you love it, buy the kit now from Fibre Space and have it ready for Christmas!
This is amazing and beautiful. I love this! You should be very proud.
Comment by Sharon — August 6, 2010 @ 11:57 am
Such a beautiful blanket! Absolutely gorgeous!
Comment by Debbie B — August 6, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
Gorgeous design!! Love it!
Comment by quinn — August 6, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
Beautiful!!
Comment by Soo — August 6, 2010 @ 12:28 pm
Really a fairytale blanket!
Comment by Yarnlot — August 6, 2010 @ 2:05 pm
This is clearly Sleeping Beauty’s castle. I can tell by the vines surrounding it.
It is a beauty in and of itself, too!
Comment by twinsetellen — August 6, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
That’s beautiful!! Definitely a fairy tale castle blanket.
Comment by Carrie#K — August 6, 2010 @ 7:11 pm
Love it! Look forward to being able to purchase the pattern once it is officially available. I’m interested in making it as a ‘throw’.
Comment by Elly — August 6, 2010 @ 7:47 pm
I’m so excited to see this. I signed up for the Fibrespace baby club in anticipation of my new grandson – who was just born on Aug. 3. I received the email notice from Danielle that the kits were ready to pick up, but I won’t be back in Alexandria until August 16, so I’m really happy to get a preview. Can’t wait to knit it for the new prince! It’s a beautiful piece!
Comment by Trudy — August 6, 2010 @ 11:26 pm
That blanket is beautiful.
Janet
Comment by Janet — August 6, 2010 @ 11:38 pm
This is just beautiful. I’m going to order a kit and get it made before my granddaughter is born later this year.
Comment by Lian — August 7, 2010 @ 1:19 am
OMG! What a clever knitter Surly be! This is just too gorgeous for only babies to be allowed to have. My home is my castle, so why shouldn’t I have one too? Mine would need to be a more adult color so I’ll wait till the pattern becomes generally available to get mine (knitters, wouldnt’t this make a lovely house warming gift?).
Congratulations to Surley on her beautiful and clever design. I’m awed and humbled by her knitting talent.
Comment by PurrlGurrl — August 7, 2010 @ 5:28 pm
This is so very clever. I love it. I’m with PueelGurll above – my castle should have one of these as well. Can’t wait for the pattern.
Comment by Sarah — August 7, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Beautiful blanket. I love the cabling.
Comment by Beverly — August 7, 2010 @ 8:18 pm
Congratulations – that’s a beautiful design and a lovely soothing colour to get to work in too!
Comment by Carie — August 8, 2010 @ 6:26 am
What a beautiful blanket…truly a work of art 🙂
Comment by Jody van D — August 8, 2010 @ 11:23 am
That is a beautiful blanket. All the detail makes it a blanket that will last a lifetime.
Comment by Creative — August 8, 2010 @ 8:26 pm
I love it!!!!
Comment by Romi — August 8, 2010 @ 9:58 pm
It’s absolutely charming!
Comment by Kym — August 9, 2010 @ 8:49 am
Neat!
Comment by chloe — August 9, 2010 @ 10:20 pm
Hi Sally,
this blanket is soooooooo beautiful ….
KR
Nadja
Comment by Nadja — August 10, 2010 @ 6:52 am
LOVE it, Sally! I’ll have to head over to Fibre Space to check it out in person. So much awesomeness!
Comment by twinsetjan — August 10, 2010 @ 7:03 pm
Oh, I *love* this! Please be sure to tell us when the pattern is available!
Comment by Sarah — August 11, 2010 @ 10:48 am