[Jeannine]

Just finished this blanket for my niece having her first baby. Purchased the pattern at e-patternscentral.com (http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?source=froogle&code=EK00194). Blocking the blanket afterward to open up the pattern made all the difference in the world!

 

[siouxann]

Lovely work! What a lucky baby!!

 

[Jeannine]

Thanks very much. It really was a labor of love (pun intended). :0)

 

[TammyK]

That's beautiful! Nice work!

 

[Teeple]

beautiful so delicate love the color one very lucky baby

MaryNC

 

[jaykayone]

beautiful blanket !

 

[jkruse1971]

Beautiful!! Love the lace!! That is one lucky baby!
Julie

 

[Jeannine]

Thanks for the kudos,everyone. I've enjoyed sharing.

 

[kellyrn15]

Very Very nice.

 

[SailorRae]

very pretty....I'm sure it will be treasured : )

 

[grandmaof7]

Beautiful.

 

[User5935]

Okay I have a queswtion as a new knitter- when you block an item does it retain the shape even after wash/dry or what? Please explain to me the world of blocking!
Aside from that, the blanket it LOVELY! great job!

 

[Jeannine]

Okay I have a queswtion as a new knitter- when you block an item does it retain the shape even after wash/dry or what? Please explain to me the world of blocking!
Aside from that, the blanket it LOVELY! great job!

The blocked item will only retain it's shape until you wash it again. Once washed, you would have to re-block it while it's wet and let it dry -- much like having to re-shape a sweater or knitted item after you hand wash it. Much blocking information can be found on the internet. I'm new to blocking too and this item was actually my first attempt at blocking. It's very easy and makes all the difference -- it's just a little more time consuming than I'd like. Also, some knitting stores may offer blocking services for a fee but I'd rather save my money for the yarn.

 

[tamarque]

very beautiful

 

[Jenny Line]

Nice to be snuggled in such a delicate blankie

 

[User5935]

well in that case I'll save blocking for later and focus on getting better at knitting and learning to crochet! Thanks!
My picture there is a blanket I just made for a friend, I didn't block it obvioulsy. I figured having it wrapped nicely would be just as good. I'd hate to get something hand made and wonder why I could never get it to look as straight and nice again after washing it! lol

 

[Jeannine]

well in that case I'll save blocking for later and focus on getting better at knitting and learning to crochet! Thanks!
My picture there is a blanket I just made for a friend, I didn't block it obvioulsy. I figured having it wrapped nicely would be just as good. I'd hate to get something hand made and wonder why I could never get it to look as straight and nice again after washing it! lol

One more important thing.....blocking works based on natural fibered yarns. Not so much the case with acrylic yarns.

 

[User5935]

glad i didn't waste my time then! was 75% acrylic!!

well in that case I'll save blocking for later and focus on getting better at knitting and learning to crochet! Thanks!
My picture there is a blanket I just made for a friend, I didn't block it obvioulsy. I figured having it wrapped nicely would be just as good. I'd hate to get something hand made and wonder why I could never get it to look as straight and nice again after washing it! lol

One more important thing.....blocking works based on natural fibered yarns. Not so much the case with acrylic yarns.

 

[janette carver]

Oh, that is sooo pretty! Are you sure she's having a girl? LOL!

 

[Jeannine]

Oh, that is sooo pretty! Are you sure she's having a girl? LOL!

I made sure she was having a girl before I started knitting the blanket. The baby arrived the same time I finished the blanket -- talk about cutting it close!