Knitted Blanket

Just to do something else than crochet, I knitted this blanket:



www.betweennapsontheporch.net


Fits nicely in with my other blankets (one of them still isn't finished, as the observant reader of this blog already saw, of course). 


The Ladder is made (by me) from elderberry branches, especially for the blankets, so I can hang them up as a sort of decoration during summer. In the winter they lay around on the couch, to creep under when it's cold. 



Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    What? You knit, too!? I'm jealous! I haven't figure out knitting yet. Anyhoo, your blanket is cute! I love all of the colors!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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    1. LizJune 15, 2014 at 7:06 PM

      Thanks! Knitting is even easier than crochet, haha! I love your beautiful blanket, too!

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    2. AnonymousJune 20, 2014 at 10:46 PM

      Really? I'm going to have to learn to knit soon then! :-) It does seems like crocheting takes FOREVER! And thanks, I need to get to work on that blanket NOW! lol I'm never going to finish it... Oh, and thanks for linking up at Submarine Sunday!! :-)

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    3. mirjamJune 23, 2014 at 6:38 AM

      If you need it very quickly , you could combine ready made pieces [scraps] from old clothes with crochet and have a warm and original blanket
      mirjam

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    4. LizJune 28, 2014 at 8:45 AM

      Seems like a nice idea, Mirjam. I will keep it in mind for my next blanket.

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  2. HillyTJune 11, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Love the way you have used those brights with the grey, very effective.

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  3. DonnaJune 11, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Very nice colorful blanket. And I love how you are displaying them!!

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  4. ZauberflinkJune 11, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely blankets! And I really like your ladder - such a great idea for storage and display!

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  5. mamasmercantileJune 11, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    I love the display, such a simple but effective ladder. The blanket is delightful.

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  6. UnknownJune 12, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    Did you knit all three of those blankets? I love each of them and would be interested in the patterns you followed or yarn you used. The colors are seriously awesome!

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    1. LizJune 15, 2014 at 7:10 PM

      I knit only one, the other two are crocheted. Thanks for your nice comment. The knitted blanket and the crochet blanket that's already finished I made up myself. The other one's pattern can you fine here: http://notyouraveragecrochet.com/as-we-go-stripey-blanket/

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  7. Ana Love CraftJune 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Lovely blanket! Gorgeous colors choice! Love it!
    Hope you have a wonderful rest of week!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousJune 14, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    How cute!

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  9. UnknownJune 14, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Pretty colors of yarn in the blanket. Are the squares knitted separately and then sewn together?

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    1. LizJune 15, 2014 at 7:12 PM

      Yes, they are! Thanks for visiting, Kimberlee!

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  10. ♥Cherie♥June 15, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    Your knitted blanket looks awesome..... I've been trying to make some time to knit but haven't been able to...

    Lovely blog!

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  11. Ranee @ Arabian KnitsJune 15, 2014 at 5:10 AM

    Your ladder is great! How clever of you to make it!

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  12. AnonymousJune 15, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Your blanket looks great, I like the colors! :)

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  13. lindaJune 17, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely blanket it looks cosy and warm, thanks for linking. :)

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  14. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}June 17, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Beautiful! Love all the pretty colors. Thanks for linking up at Make Bake Create!

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  15. Laura's Crafty LifeJune 18, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    In am in awe of anyone that can knit or crocet! The blanket is so pretty. Thank you for linking up to The Creative Exchange! xo, Laura

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  16. BarbaraJune 19, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Nice Display! Heb je de takken geschuurd of iets dergelijks?
    Dank je wel voor het linken!
    Barbara

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    1. LizJune 28, 2014 at 8:40 AM

      Nee, ik heb verder niets met de takken gedaan. Gewoon afgezaagd op een dikte waarop ze stevig genoeg zijn om de dekens te dragen en samengebonden met gekleurd katoen.

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  17. WendyJune 24, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Adorable! I love how you have the blankets displayed! Thanks for linking up over at Adventures in Pinterest!

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