Making dreams come true, one handknit at a time
Mason Dixon's Moderne Log Cabin Blanket
Silky Tweed, 19 skeins
Size 6 US circular needles
Started in September 2007 and finished by Christmas!
I started this blanket back in September and with a goal of one skein per week, I got the whole thing finished by Christmas in total secrecy. It was a huge accomplishment especially as I spend the majority of my weekend free time with my boyfriend who couldn't know what I was making. I worked on it faithfully every weeknight that I could, and I struggled to continue with and start on other new projects so that he wouldn't get suspicious. When he opened the present and promptly wrapped it around itself, all the stress and the secrecy paid off. But in the future I don't want to do anything like it again soon!
The happy recipient and his new knitted quilt.
Comments
love the colors on this! That's awesome that you were able to completely finish it without him knowing too!
Posted by: Rebekah | December 28, 2007 10:22 PM
Wow - just WOW. It looks amazing - what a gorgeous blanket! (And that's not even mentioning the prowess you must've had to knit in secret!)
Posted by: ann | December 29, 2007 12:27 AM
That turned out SOOOO well! Congrats on knitting it subtlely too - I would not have been able to pull that one off myself! Those colors are fantastic!
Posted by: Lolly | December 29, 2007 12:27 AM
Wow, that's absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE the colours you chose. Well done!!
Posted by: Dave | December 29, 2007 12:50 AM
fantastic blanket! i'm sure the recipient loves it :)
Posted by: gleek | December 29, 2007 02:42 AM
Wow. I love the colors you chose, and the layout. Square is good! I've seen this one done in so many different yarns but the Lavold Silky Wool is the best by far. Congrats on such an epic project. xoxo Kay
Posted by: Kay | December 29, 2007 07:43 AM
That is just so beautiful. LOVE those colors. What are the finished dimensions, just out of curiosity?
Posted by: Norma | December 29, 2007 12:54 PM
i love it you've done a great job i dont think i could have kept it a secert though lol
Posted by: sammyjo | December 30, 2007 10:49 PM
wow!! THAT is quite an accomplishment!! Looks great too.....very manly!!way to be unforgettable, Santa!!!
Posted by: Schnoobie | December 31, 2007 02:43 AM