Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Surrounded

What kind of crappy weather is that? Yesterday we had -15C, freaking cold, and today it's +3C and drizzling! I sure hope it will change to snowing soon. Argh! Anyway, here's my last finished project from last year.
The Surrounded blanket by The Rainey Sisters.

Surrounded blanket done- 40x37-6

Surrounded blanket done- 40x37-8

Surrounded blanket done- 40x37-2

Surrounded blanket done- 40x37-9

pattern: Surrounded by Rainey Sisters
yarn: Rowan Rowanspun Aran, color # SH 972, got it from 2 peoples destash (have lots left over)
needle: 5.5mm
size: 40" x 37" It turned out just a small blanket, because I ran out of steam, and called it quits.
start-finish: April 25 - December 21, 2010

I love this design. The stitch pattern is not hard to memorize, but the best feature here is the built in I-cord, surrounding the blanket. Very cool idea. I like the green color, and the colorful specks. This yarn reminds me a little bit of Brooklyn Tweeds Shelter.

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32 comments:

  1. AnnJanuary 18, 2011 10:54 a.m.

    What a beatiful blanket and a nica color.

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  2. FriedaJanuary 18, 2011 11:21 a.m.

    I just love it , nice work Monika ! To me that'a perfect size , just big enough to cover your lap .

    We had the cold weather yesterday , today it's milder and snowing . Heading out to do some cross country skiing this afternoon .

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  3. KathyJanuary 18, 2011 11:29 a.m.

    What a nice comfy looking blanket! 2010 looks like the year of blankets for you. Love the color.

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  4. AlvaJanuary 18, 2011 11:35 a.m.

    Liebe Monika,
    das sieht total genial aus! Wunderschöne Farbe und Muster, einfach harmonisch.
    Liebe Grüße von "übern Teich"
    Alva

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  5. WanderingcatstudioJanuary 18, 2011 11:52 a.m.

    Gorgeous colour! I love afghans and blankets, but I have a tendancy to run out of steam on them too!

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  6. AnnaJanuary 18, 2011 12:06 p.m.

    Oh it's gorgeous, I love the colour and the pattern is really pretty.

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  7. MichelleJanuary 18, 2011 12:10 p.m.

    I was going to say something about it being crazy to knit a blanket because it takes so much longer but then I remembered that I'm knitting one right now too. Yours looks very warm! And you can have some of our snow if you want it...

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  8. knottygnomeJanuary 18, 2011 12:35 p.m.

    love the texture! thanks for the comparison to shelter. i've not seen shelter myself but i have used rowanspun and am not a big fan.

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  9. lexaJanuary 18, 2011 12:38 p.m.

    Love the color! One of my friends from our local knitting group is making this blanket.

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  10. MiAJanuary 18, 2011 12:47 p.m.

    Beautiful yarn and wonderful blanket! Same weather here, but I really want all the ice and snow melt away now. Enough of winter :/

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  11. Virginia GJanuary 18, 2011 12:48 p.m.

    Wow, that is really gorgeous! I love the yarn and the stitch pattern. AWESOME.

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  12. momsue84January 18, 2011 12:52 p.m.

    Beautiful! Such a gorgeous color and stitch definition. Love it!

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  13. LaurieMJanuary 18, 2011 1:20 p.m.

    It's beautiful and looks so cosy. Rowan wears well too.

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  14. hakuchoJanuary 18, 2011 3:26 p.m.

    Lovely blanket :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 4:07 p.m.

    Hey, ich bin grad zufällig auf deine Seite gestoßen.
    Tolle Sachen! Wirklich tolle Sachen, "neidvoll blick ich übern Teich" ;)
    Süße Hunde!(ob die wohl meine Katzen jagen würden?)
    Die gestrickte Venus von Willendorf ist genial, die hat mich gerade "umgehaut".
    Liebe Grüße aus Österreich,
    auch eine
    Monika

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  16. ManuelaJanuary 18, 2011 4:15 p.m.

    die ist ja wunderschön, ich bewundere alle, die gerne Zopf stricken und die Geduld dafür haben

    LG Manuela

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  17. 2pawJanuary 18, 2011 6:20 p.m.

    It is indeed gorgeous and more-so in the snow!! The built in i-cord is such a bonus. Hope the weather decided what it will be and be nice for you soon.

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  18. RhondaJanuary 18, 2011 7:12 p.m.

    Wow, that is lovely and I like the colour too.

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  19. CelticCastOnJanuary 18, 2011 7:22 p.m.

    Love it, especially the colour!
    I'm an I cord edge junkie since Manu, it really finishes everything off so nicely!

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  20. WaldenJanuary 18, 2011 7:31 p.m.

    Lovely. Must have taken plenty of patience.

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  21. MuckiJanuary 19, 2011 12:27 a.m.

    Ein tolles Teil!!!
    Und eine wunderschöne Farbe; ich liiiiiiiiebe diese warmen Grüntöne.

    LG, Inge

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  22. weebugJanuary 19, 2011 2:03 a.m.

    awesome blanket!

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  23. StadtwaldvogelJanuary 19, 2011 7:01 a.m.

    What a pretty blanket, Monika! The green is wonderful. Like a forest or moss.
    Have a great day!
    Julia

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  24. TracyKMJanuary 19, 2011 9:20 a.m.

    Nice blanket!
    The weather turned warm cause I'm making cold weather mitts for my husband. Mother Nature is not a knitter.

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  25. LindaJanuary 19, 2011 9:41 a.m.

    Jeepers, that is such a gorgeous blanket. I love Rowanspun in that colour. I wish they still made it.

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  26. Dreams of YarnJanuary 19, 2011 12:04 p.m.

    Its GORGEOUS!!! I have to make one like this, and the same color for sure, beautiful, it really speaks to me.

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  27. LaurieJanuary 19, 2011 3:58 p.m.

    Just spent some time getting caught up. Your blanket is wonderful, as are all your other projects and yarns! And the pictures and videos of your 4-legged crew are great - such happy, well-loved dogs. It's a joy to see them - thanks for sharing!

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  28. MarissaJanuary 19, 2011 9:38 p.m.

    Looks toasty- perfect for this frigid Maine evening!

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  29. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:January 20, 2011 2:01 p.m.

    Beautiful! I am a fan of the Rainey Sisters knitting and it's nice to see a pattern of theirs in blogland :)

    That yarn was a perfect choice!

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  30. RobinJanuary 23, 2011 9:45 p.m.

    Love it! Had to go purchase the pattern. Really like the I-cord edge.

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  31. Carrie#KJanuary 24, 2011 8:33 p.m.

    Cold. Cold! Brr! But pretty.

    That blanket is really nice! I love the cabling on it. Nice and plushy looking to keep you warm.

    Knit in i-cord? That's a brilliant idea. Those Rainey sisters. Clever.

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  32. AudFebruary 07, 2011 3:24 a.m.

    Gerade mal Zeit gefunden, durch die Blogs zu gucken und dann direkt sowas! Super schönes Teil :-)

    Grüße aus Colonia
    Aud

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