Pattern: Joseph's Blankie of Many Colors, from Mason Dixon Knitting
Yarn: Knitpicks Palette from the sampler set
Needles: US size 5 circs
Time: FOR.EV.ER.

I enjoyed knitting this blanket a lot and I have to say that I really love, love, love log cabin squares (I posted a ton of this project on ravelry). But my love for log cabins started long before Mason-Dixon Knitting came out with this book. I may have been smitten ever since I was little and my mom let me drag the big fluffy quilt down from my parents' bed on movie nights. I miss that quilt! Something about knitting this blanket seems really homey. And even though it's pretty small, a lap blanket, really, I know that I will enjoy having it around to drape over me when the temperatures in my place start getting low.

When I spread the whole thing out to take pictures today, I realized how wonky it looks as a unified piece. Hmm. I was really surprised when I saw this picture, actually. I guess knitting 12 squares over the course of a year goes to show that personal gauge can change over time! I hardly noticed when it was on my lap and in use these past few days, finishing the border and weaving in ends, so I'm inclined to just let it go. It's a blanket after all, meant to be used, tossed around and loved. Plus I really don't think I have it in me to block a blanket anytime soon.

I can't wait to get the needles I am waiting on to get hopping on some new projects! Until then, I always have dishrag cotton.