[clogden21]

I have designed a circular blanket, I had just enough yarn to create it, It was to be 16 panels, in yellow, with a boarder of 12 rows in green (1x1 rib).

It was working out very nice, I really liked how it was coming out.

the aggravation part..... I have just ran out of the green, I do not remember the color name, I do know it is Vanna's Choice.

then I remembered my original design did not have spokes in it, this one does. so of course I ran out of colors. I have 5 more spokes to go. not a happy camper

 

[TammyK]

Bummer! I hate when that happens! I have used Vanna's Choice yarns in several shades of green and if the colors in your picture are close to real-life then I would say it looks like Olive (color 174). Better just take a little snippet along when you go yarn shopping!

 

[clogden21]

That was my thought also. I am thinking about putting the blanket on waste yarn and taking the whole blanket with me.

 

[TammyK]

That would work!

 

[clogden21]

I am thinking about getting some more yellow just to be sure.

 

[knitting_mama]

Ladies, when making an outfit it's much wiser to have plenty of yarn for that project than it is to run out in the middle of one. Learned a valuable lesson after this same thing has happened to me over the years.

 

[Teeple]

I am so sorry and hope you be able to find the yarn you need.


Mary

 

[clogden21]

That is so true, another wise thing, if you are designing the blanket and you calculate the amount of yarn, add at least 1 skein to your total, and try not to change the pattern in the middle of the creation, this changes your total. (thats what happened to me)

Ladies, when making an outfit it's much wiser to have plenty of yarn for that project than it is to run out in the middle of one. Learned a valuable lesson after this same thing has happened to me over the years.

 

[clogden21]

I am so sorry and hope you be able to find the yarn you need.

Mary

if not I will just use any green and keep the blanket for my self. there are perks.

 

[Teeple]

Great solution, i am sure it will turn out nice as your work is wonderful. Happy knitting.


Mary

 

[G.E.]

Why don't you write to the company that produces Vanna's Choice yarns? Tell them of you problem, enclose a sample of the yarn. Address is usually on the paper band around the skeins - or you find it on the Internet.

 

[clogden21]

I know it is one of the three greens that Vanna's Choice is, I am going to bring it to one of our local stores (that has a coupon) and match it up the best I can.

Why don't you write to the company that produces Vanna's Choice yarns? Tell them of you problem, enclose a sample of the yarn. Address is usually on the paper band around the skeins - or you find it on the Internet.

 

[emcontrary]

Have you checked the Lion Brand website? They have color switches forall of their yarn and you can probably identify the color you have.

 

[knitting_mama]

I've done both! But, I was trained by my Aunt an one of the things she kept telling me was figure out the pattern an how much you'll need an like you...add an extra skein or two. Well, my mistake is I don't figure out the patterns, too much in a hurry to waste on figures an I don't always do the gauge. But, I have the basics now an plan to use them!

 

[clogden21]

Here is what my circular afghan looks like, (until I get to town) that is.

 

[deemail]

how lovely!!!! i have just knitted my first swirl baby blanket...i made a couple of sections when i found it on youtube a few months ago, but this is my first completed blanket in this style....your afghan is lovely and looks related but not exactly....i can't believe what all you can do with your knitting machine....i need to play a lot more as i really love the wide range of goodies you create...good luck with your yarn search...

 

[deemail]

I have designed a circular blanket, I had just enough yarn to create it, It was to be 16 panels, in yellow, with a boarder of 12 rows in green (1x1 rib).

It was working out very nice, I really liked how it was coming out.

the aggravation part..... I have just ran out of the green, I do not remember the color name, I do know it is Vanna's Choice.

then I remembered my original design did not have spokes in it, this one does. so of course I ran out of colors. I have 5 more spokes to go. not a happy camper

I see your 588? in the background......my favorite knitting machine...one of the ones i won't let go of......

 

[clogden21]

how close is a 588 to a 585 (mine is a 585) I love it. it is great for small yarns and barbie cloths. i have the ribber but it is missing some parts, i think one of the brackets.

 

[Susan22407]

I've made baby blankets using a similar pattern, on straight needles. I used a single pastel color for each spoke and repeated the pattern around. It had an edging of 2- K1 YO's and then a final K2.

 

[clogden21]

It looks like a lemon wedge!