Jul 11, 2012

Yarn Along 20

I'm joining in Ginny's Yarn Along this week.

A few months ago, I began listening to a bunch of knitting podcasts and am now caught up with about a handful of my favorite ones.  I was never a podcast listener before -- for me, listening has always been about music -- but now I'm hooked and wait excitedly for new episodes to be released.  One podcast that I'm especially fond of is Knitting Brooklyn, hosted by the lovely Jessica.


Perhaps it's because she's a New Yorker like me or perhaps it's because she's super funny and smart, but from her first episode, I was a fan. So, you can just imagine how thrilled I was when she joined the Project: Stash KAL group and then talked about us in her last episode which focused a lot on knitting for good.  I just want to thank Jessica so much for including the Miranda Hat in her segment and for those of you who haven't listened to Knitting Brooklyn yet, head on over to iTunes and spend some time with her.  She's fun -- I promise!


Now to what I'm knitting:  I started the Wonder Blanket late last week and have been really enjoying knitting new scraps into it row by row.  It's been wonderful to see what colors I've knit with over the years and while the weights vary wildly, they still seem to come together nicely.




Sally of Wool Diaries asked if I would write up a pattern for this blanket which I did, very simply, here.  I suppose this is more of a recipe than a proper pattern but for those of you who want to have some type of template for your very own Wonder Blanket, please feel free to refer to this pattern.




A few of us are knitting this blanket as part of the KAL group so come on over and join us. We'd love to see how your scraps are knitting up.


I finally finished Commencement and have to say that the ending did surprise me ... I just wish it didn't take me so darn long to get to the end!  What's up next?  Tune in next Wednesday and find out.  



18 comments:

  1. I really like how your blanket is working up so far!

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  2. It's looking gorgeous so far - can't wait to see how it develops! :)

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  3. What a beautiful blanket! And thanks for the link to knitting brooklyn....definitely going to check that out.

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  4. I will have to listen to the podcast, it sounds like fun. I just cast on my third hat this morning, thanks for a great pattern!

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  5. You are just becoming famous, Evelyn! Not that it surprises me one bit though with all of the wonderful things you have been working on. The blanket is turning out very nicely! The colors look fantastic together for sure!

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  6. I went through my stash the other day and pulled out some softer yarn that I had so I can make some hats. My blanket is now too big for my travel bag so I need a new project. I am definitely going to check out that podcast. I need something new to listen to while working out!

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  7. I am loving your blanket. Great used for scraps!

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  8. that blanket it going to be fabulous! i can't wait to see how it all comes out!

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  9. It's very cool how those colors are knittin' up together!

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  10. thanks for the podcast tip! i'll have to check out knitting brooklyn! your blanket looks really fun.

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  11. your blanket is going to be gorgeous, I do love the idea of random leftovers of all weights working together!

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  12. I love it! It is so cheerful and bright. Thanks for the recipe.

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  13. I love how the blanket is looking! I haven't gotten into podcasts yet...I've tried...but I don't really like audio books either

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  14. Congrats on the podcast spot, that's awesome! And your blanket is looking great.

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  15. that blanket is looking amazing! uch a great way to use up leftover skeins.

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  16. your wonder blanket is looking WONDERful!!! :)

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  17. Yoru blanket is coming along beautifully, I just can't wait to see the finished smooshy goodness.

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  18. A major undertaking, Evelyn.
    I'm in awe of your Wonder Blanket zeal

    hugs

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