Wednesday, November 30, 2011

a million rainbow seeds

My current knitting project is a stripey blanket.
Its similar to the rainbow stripey blanket I started a while ago, but doesn't involve all the spinning.
 I'm not sure if it was to do with how wobbly my spinning wheel was, the lack of proper cord or my lack of persistence but I got to the point that I wanted to keep knitting the blanket but didn't want to spend all the time getting frustrated with the spinning wheel. I never really 'got' how to adjust the wheel properly, hopefully one day I will get a better wheel and take some lessons because I know I would enjoy it once it got easier. Anyhow, back to the blanket!
 I got the wool from Bendigo Woolen Mills. The colours aren't quite as nice as the colours I dyed myself for the last blanket but they are close and I do love them.
 I was going to knit it with just a small seed stitch border but I like how the colours blend together gently rather than bold stripes of regular knit stitch so the seed stitch continued.. and continued.. and now I thinks its plain to see that it will be a seed stitched blanket!
 Its going to be so warm and cozy, I really do love it
I love that the seed stitch is so puffy and soft
Here are my silkies in a place they love and the place id really rather they visited a little less often, my chamomile patch. If they have their way I think I will be buying shop bought chamomile tea next winter! But still, its the only thing in the veggie patch that they bother so I don't mind too much
Posted by karen at Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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26 comments:

  1. LindaNovember 30, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Oh my goodness!! Your blanket is gorgeous! I love seed stitch, so pretty. Your Silkies are wonderful!
    xo
    Linda

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  2. a soulful lifeNovember 30, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    What pretty, happy colours!
    Your work is always so beautiful and inspiring. I do remember that hand dyed blanket you made a while back. I thought then that the colours turned out so perfectly.

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  3. Seaside SiblingsNovember 30, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    It really is lovely, I adore the rainbow colours but I have to say, doing a whole blanket is seed stitch would drive me bonkers! Looks stunning though.

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  4. PipNovember 30, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    lots and lots of lovelynes! Wonderful colours on the knitting and lovely fluffy chickens!

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  5. MisteaNovember 30, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    The blanket looks beautiful in the seed stitch and the colours looks perfect together.
    Enjoy

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  6. pinkundineNovember 30, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Love the blanket, it looks so beautiful and comforting :) Great colours too.

    I love the look of seed stitch, and you're right about the way the colours blend together beautifully... But I don't know if I would have the patience for an entire blanket of it! Good for you :)

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  7. EmilyNovember 30, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Love your blanket and those colors. So light and cheerful!

    And fluffy chickens! SO CUTE!

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  8. ClaireNovember 30, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Moss stitch must be one of my favourite stitches. Your blanket is beautiful.

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  9. BecksNovember 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Your blanket looks so filled with sunshine, gorgeous colours. I love moss stitch too, but a whole blanlet - wow that will be some project. Looks great.
    xx

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  10. BecksNovember 30, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Sorry moss stitch, seed stitch, I keep forgetting the UK/US differences. Just like the whole jumper/sweater/vest/tank top conundrum!
    x

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  11. AnkeNovember 30, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful colors! It's going to be a wonderful blanket.

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  12. Lap Dog KnitsNovember 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Stunning blanket...that's a keeper. I have cotton I've saving for a rainy day to a seed stitch blanket - it just never rains here.
    Your's will be wonderful

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  13. Sarah ~ Crafts from the CwtchNovember 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a beautiful blanket! My little lady would LOVE that - it's the perfect colours for her.

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  14. Crunchy MommaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    What a wonderful blanket to crawl under : ) my chickens love my herb beds too, mostly the parsley which I use very little anyway so... thanks for sharing. tricia @ crunchycatholicmomma

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  15. momto5November 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    that is going to be an amazing blanket. i love the seed stitch.

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  16. SpinnerettaNovember 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Gorgeous blanket :) I am amazed you want to knit the whole thing in seed stitch- I usually avoid things that use the stitch (though I love the look) because it takes so much longer LOL

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  17. LindsayNovember 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Lovely blanket. I really like the colours, so soft-looking!

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  18. *kateNovember 30, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Your blanket is beautiful! The colors are just gorgeous.

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  19. Erin @ Wild WhispersNovember 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love the blanket! I wish I had the patience to knit that much seed stitch, It's lovely!

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  20. PoochNovember 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Mmmm...sherbet colors. Very lovely blanket.

    :)

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  21. catching caterpillarsNovember 30, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    love the colors!!! so pretty!

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  22. no spring chickenDecember 1, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    rainbow seeds, what a wonderful idea! Love the blanket and think it was inspired to just keep going with that great look.

    Blessings, Debbie

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  23. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    so lovely!

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  24. Lori annDecember 1, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    how pretty! it's going to be a beautiful blanket. i love seed stitch, but 2-3 inches of it is my limit i think.

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  25. Hinterland MamaDecember 2, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful ღ

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  26. (lia)December 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    A BLANKET in SEED? Your commitment seriously impresses me! It's looking so beautiful!

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