Our daughter loved that last Pop Top Ice Drop and
wanted one in red, white and green for Christmas.
All I had was size 20, so I have made the start, but
considering the thread is larger I thought there would
be less rings, but instead there is one more. I am
using Diane's stitch count this time and it should
have only 6 rings, but I guess I can't read or some-
thing. ;)
Either way, it's looking good. I actually already
Either way, it's looking good. I actually already
have 4 outer points done.
Also, she wanted another one done in Lizbeth Blue
Ice and it's already in slow process in size 40. ;)
For those who might have wondered about my
knitted blanket.....Ummmm...you can tell I know
nothing of knitting and that as a beginner I go BIG!!!!!
When Sarah started this many years ago we searched
and most afghans were 150 stitches across, so since
I wanted a large blanket not a silly throw or afghan.
We decided 300 stitches would double the width and
make a blanket. Well, I guess the math doesn't work
out with knitting cuz' the finished blanket is 5ft. 7in.
and almost 16 feet wide. Now, I wish it was "taller"
and less wide, but....we now know.
At least I will be warm!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are the pictures of it folded in half and extra on
our queen sized bed. I sleep on the right side and you
can see it has a pile of blankets on it, but I think this may solve
the pile.
It's a challenge to fold!!!!
Pop Top Ice Drop done. This is from the same pattern as
Tatted in size 20 Lizbeth Christmas Delight. I don't know
how with the larger size thread I ended up with one more
ring than the last one tatted in size 40, and still both
having double or more than the pattern which has only 6.
I can't wait for our daughter to see it since it's hers by request.
getting tatting in!! :)
7 comments:
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Oh goodness, that’s a very large blanket! A big achievement. You’re not a beginner any more! The pop tops look really good. Funny how the size of thread doesn’t always make much difference to the number of rings needed.
Oh goodness, that’s a very large blanket! Well done. Looks as though folding it over is a good idea. You’re not a beginner after that! The pop tops are great, no wonder your daughter wants more of them.
Having knitted a cover for a bed in squares I know the problems and I feel your pain.
Beautiful christmas decorations
Thank you all!! :)
You've done it!!! What a gorgeous bedspread - looks very cozy and snuggly.
You are now a proud knitter!
Thank you so much muskann!!! I have learned a lot, but I think I will stick with tatting and maybe knit once in awhile!! :)
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