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Shelly Kang wrote in with this
I started the blanket project using my own leftovers, but quickly realized that I needed more and ended up getting gifts of leftovers from knitters all around the world when I posted on my blog asking for them. To thank all the people who were sharing their yarn with me, and in response to all the requests from those who were interested, I wrote up a tutorial, also on my blog. Now there are knitters all around the world working on or having finished blankets of their own. On Ravelry there are 147 projects listed!
Links to tutorials: gauge swatch and first block of new blankie : connecting the pieces : weaving in the ends : i-cord border
The blankie has been a huge part of my life these last 20 months. It has led me to many new friends, most far, far away in the computer, but a few real, in-person friends. It has been a constant companion, growing in my lap. It has been something to photograph and write about, to dream with. And here it is all grown up.
April 16th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Such a beautiful blanket, and now all of the hard work pays off with something to snuggle up with!
April 16th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I keep coming back to your blanket. It’s so beautiful and any knitter can see how much time you have put into it. Thank you for your tutorial. I think I have to make one of my own but I only have a few sock yarns in my stash. I’ll have to see if some of my friends can give me their leftovers. Obviously the more colors, the better. What a masterpiece! It will take me quite a while to collect all the yarns.