Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Courthousestep-Blanket - Stick a fork in me I'm done!








I had to wait for some sunshine to take pictures. I can't quite believe it myself, but the blanket is done (since yesterday)! Done! Done! Done! I was close to doing away with myself and I've promised myself that I would not start another blanket this year! Cross my fingers and hope to die! This was my third blanket this year. I've finished this Log Cabin and the Curve of Pursuit as well. What else can I say? Let the pictures speak for themselves and just for the curious among you all, here are some specs:

weight: 1773 g

pattern: inspired by the Mason Dixon Book

yarn: Webs- Valley Yarns, Longmeadow, 60% cotton 40% microfiber, about 35 50g balls (6 balls red for the border and about 5 balls for each color, the lightest colors a little less)

needles: 4mm

finished size: 64" x 70"

start: June 2006

finish: November 20th

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36 comments:

  1. MartinaNovember 21, 2006 12:12 p.m.

    Monika!!! What a gorgeous blanket!! I lokked at the other 2 as well and You are a wonderful blanket knitter. I know I've said it before but I especially love the Curve of Pursuit!!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2006 12:35 p.m.

    Oh my...The blanket is gorgeous! I can only imagine how soft it is in the cotton/microfiber yarn. I can't believe you have undertaken so many BIG beautiful blankets this year.I've sewn many log cabin quilts, but NEVER have I knit one of them! GREAT JOB!

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  3. Lynn One, Purl TwoNovember 21, 2006 1:00 p.m.

    holy moses... that's awesome. you must be ready for a rest now!

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  4. MamaNovember 21, 2006 1:18 p.m.

    Can I have it? Puhllleeeeeze! I really, really, really love it!

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  5. wollsockeNovember 21, 2006 1:26 p.m.

    ...ja die bilder sprechen eine eindeutige wunderschöne sprache...ist das eine tolle decke...mein mund steht auf und ich werde mich an den bildern noch laben...
    liebe grüße
    annette

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  6. patNovember 21, 2006 1:27 p.m.

    I love it!

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  7. MartinaNovember 21, 2006 1:43 p.m.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 21, 2006 1:46 p.m.

    I love the blanket. What a gorgeous piece of work. Congratulations!
    Gillian

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  9. Susan (ZenKnit)November 21, 2006 2:32 p.m.

    I am glad I followed your link from the Mason Dixon Knitting knitalong blog. Your knitting is terrific! I love all the blankets you have done.

    Time to add you to my favorites on Bloglines NOW!

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  10. PoochNovember 21, 2006 4:34 p.m.

    The glorious colors and your beautiful work make this one gorgeous blanket! How proud you must be!!

    Love it!!

    :)

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  11. AnonymousNovember 21, 2006 4:38 p.m.

    Whoo hoo! It looks awesome.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 21, 2006 4:51 p.m.

    I followed the link from the Mason-Dixon Knitalong. Your blankets are both gorgeous and your sense of color is sensational. I have been struggling with my own log cabin effort, still sorting out color selection which is tricky...but so worth it when I see gorgeous interpretations like yours!

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  13. BeverlyNovember 21, 2006 7:46 p.m.

    Very well done! It's a beauty. Your color choices are awesome.

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  14. VioliknitNovember 21, 2006 10:01 p.m.

    That log cabin blanket is an absolute masterpiece! Those colors are fabulous. Many congradulations!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 21, 2006 10:33 p.m.

    just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    makes me want to drop everything and start "logging".
    you are a super knitter!
    lucky david!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 22, 2006 3:46 a.m.

    Oh my gosh, this is *amazing*! This really must be one of the most beautiful blankets I've seen for long - great color mix, and it seems to be so soft and cozy with the yarn you've been using for it! Fantastic work!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 22, 2006 8:23 a.m.

    Hallo Monika,
    Boah!! Ich fall um! 3 Decken hast Du schon gestrickt?? Und eine schöner als die andere. Super Arbeit!

    Begeisterte Grüße von Heike

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  18. LarryNovember 22, 2006 9:01 a.m.

    Ditto what everyone else has said. Really great photos! I can see why you're proud of the blanket but also why you're happy to be done. I'm still trying to find all the yarns I know I have somewhere that will make my own log cabin.

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  19. AnonymousNovember 22, 2006 9:55 a.m.

    What a beautiful blanket! I'm so impressed! Your other blankets are quite lovely, as well. I have a whole stash of yarn set aside for blanket-knitting, but I don't know when I'll ever find the time.

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  20. KirstenNovember 22, 2006 10:59 a.m.

    I love it!!! The colors, the photos, it's all amazing. Such a gorgeous blanket. I am always in awe of your productivity! The FOs seem to fly off your needles!

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  21. MelissaNovember 22, 2006 12:07 p.m.

    It looks great! Congrats!

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  22. lieblingsgarnNovember 22, 2006 5:01 p.m.

    Wow! The blanket is so beautiful! Congrats on finishing it.

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  23. AbigaleNovember 22, 2006 5:27 p.m.

    Wow Monika - you really do put me to shame. I must get back to work on my OCLC at some point (I'm still at 11+ squares)

    I also *love* your choice of colours - it gives the project so much depth. Good work - great job - betcha aren't going to start another blanket any time soon are you?

    And isn't there one more blanket that you're working on in separate squares? How's that coming?

    Abi

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  24. DebiNovember 22, 2006 9:59 p.m.

    It's stunning Monica, you should be very proud!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  25. hakuchoNovember 22, 2006 10:14 p.m.

    Monika...your blanket is sensational. Your knitting always amazes me; you are a true fiber artist!

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  26. monicaNovember 23, 2006 12:14 a.m.

    Oh my goodness, that blanket is beautiful.And the other two, I love them too. Just beautiful!

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  27. monicaNovember 23, 2006 12:17 a.m.

    That is absolutely beautiful as are the other two also. I made one blanket this year and that was enough for me... wow 3 of them and one just as beautiful as the next.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 23, 2006 8:57 a.m.

    Hallo Monika

    mensch - die Decke ist ja ein Traum - soooooo schön!

    Begeisterte Grüsse - Manuela

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  29. ZiZiNovember 23, 2006 5:31 p.m.

    Sie ist einfach unglaublich schön, deine Decke! Glückwunsch!

    Liebe Grüsse - ZiZi

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  30. AnonymousNovember 24, 2006 7:48 p.m.

    Wow, it's gorgeous!!!!! What a great job you've done, and the colors are so great together!!

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  31. AnonymousNovember 25, 2006 2:00 p.m.

    Your blanket is gorgeous!!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 25, 2006 6:21 p.m.

    I love this color scheme. Fantastic work!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 26, 2006 3:07 p.m.

    I love the colors you picked out. It's a beautiful blanket

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  34. AnonymousNovember 27, 2006 12:15 a.m.

    Congrats! It looks truly great!

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  35. AnonymousNovember 27, 2006 2:06 p.m.

    uff -
    34 kommentare zu soooooo einem jahreswerk: rekorde auf allen ebenen!! ich gratuliere zur vollendung und kann nur wünschen, dass du auch rekordmäßig viel freude an der decke hast!
    grüßle sabine

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  36. AnonymousNovember 27, 2006 5:26 p.m.

    Monika---what brilliant colors and beautiful finishing. The first Courthouse Steps I've seen! Congrats and take a rest from blankets (until you can't stand it anymore) (ask me how I know). xoxo Kay

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