I'm glad that I was able to get a fair picture of the finished Sock Yarn Blanket as I took the picture in the backyard and the mosquitoes are plentiful and thirsty. I'm sure I gave up a little blood to take the photo - hopefully not too much. Time will tell.
This afghan was so much fun to make, very addictive. I liked seeing all the colors coming together. It never got boring with the constant change of yarns and colors.
THE DETAILS
Pattern: Shelley Kang's Sock Yarn Blankie (link, above)
I added triangles between the diamonds on the edges and small corner diamonds. The border was done, one side at a time then seamed at the corner, in garter stitch, increasing on every other row to make a mitered corner.
I added triangles between the diamonds on the edges and small corner diamonds. The border was done, one side at a time then seamed at the corner, in garter stitch, increasing on every other row to make a mitered corner.
I blogged about making the edge diamonds here
and the corners were described here.
Size: I didn't measure it, but I think it's approximately 47" x 62"
Yarn: Every sock yarn and washable fingering yarn I could get my hands on!
Fortunately some friends also donated some lengths (each diamond takes 8 yards of yarn) from their stashes.
Needles: US 1-1/2 / 2.5 mm
Since I never had more than 31 stitches on the needles I wanted short needles. I used two double-pointed needles with a stopper on the end of each - worked perfectly and I'd recommend it.
Since I never had more than 31 stitches on the needles I wanted short needles. I used two double-pointed needles with a stopper on the end of each - worked perfectly and I'd recommend it.
Note: My Ravelry link for this project is here.
2 comments:
Wow! Looks amazing!
Wow! It looks lovely. Mine is no where close to done yet.
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