Inspired by the book Knitted Counterpanes by Mary Walker Phillips which is out of print and insanely expensive if you find a copy. I used the library. The patterns in it are gorgeous but the instructions are the worst ever. It's like reading COBOL code trying to figure out what's what. Spiral circles and squares are knit from center on 4 DPNs then pieced together.
I crocheted the edge to make sure I had enough yarn to finish it. The whole blanket was made from yarn recycled from an XL men's sweater from Goodwill. Yarn cost: $3.50.
It's a machine washable acrylic, and since I plan to give this to a family with a toddler, that could be a good thing. But a version out of cotton or wool would be even more beautiful.
If I ever have enough time I'm going to write up the pattern in some kind of intellible English so others can try it without burning out a brain fuse trying to read Ms. Phillips' instructions. Maybe after I figure out the Japanese knitting chart system -- which I'm in the midst of figuring out right now. It's brilliant!
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too. beautiful. for. words!
wow!
My partner reads/speaks Japanese so if you get really stuck drop me an email, we're in the neighborhood, so to speak. I just got a Japanese knitting book, it's fabulous!
Dory you are my friggin HERO.
Dory! This rocks so hard. The crocheted edge is just a perfect touch. I'm glad I got to see this in person, because it's really a phenomenal sight!
Wow, that is stunning. I am in awe!
Thanks for your comments on my blog, it's always nice to be reminded we're not alone in our experiences.
WOW! Wow wow wow wow wow! That is gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it.
that is simply amazing! beautiful work!
Oh my goodness! I just ran across your gorgeous counterpane blanket. I have the yarn and pattern to knit one, and always thought of counterpanes as squares. I can't believe how absolutely beautiful yours is, and I even have that book! I'm going to check out that pattern before I start mine. Thanks.
Holy smoke! That is SUCH a wonderful blanket. It is gobsmackingly WOW! I just can't imagine how that was even made.
Unbelievably beautiful!
Dear Lord, it is stunning. Wow
your work is so gorgeous. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to knit that fun fur scarf! I"d love to see your oak leaf sweater when it is finished.
That is a wonderful blanket! I love it. I recently finished a shawl that used a the spiral motif. I called it my galaxy shawl because I knit it in a dark yarn and the spirals made me think of the arms of a galaxy.
You can see it here:
http://issueswithknitting.blogspot.com/2006/08/galaxy-shawl-and-other-news.html
This is absolutely beautiful....I wait in anticipation to see this pattern.
Absolutely stunning!!
I'm also totally impressed with the fact that (a) you got the book out of the library and (b)you used recycled yarn!
Fantastic!
This blanket is a work of art......incredible!
Beautiful. If you chart the spiral I'd be super interested! If you have a chance after you're done to drop me a line, I'd appreciate it! isabel DOT klint AT gmail DOT com.
Absolutely beautiful. I would love to make this for my husband. But the idea of confusing instructions scares me away. If you ever rewrite them I will make this for my Hubby. Again, beautiful.
Il est FANTASTIQUE!!!! Bravo!!!
wow!
Please, PLEASE, please do write up the pattern!
Sorry for my english too old...
je ne trouve les motsni en anglais ni en français : c'est splendide, magnifique ....
The blanket is gorgeous!
I'm living in Istanbul and finding the book will be impossible... Have you written up the pattern yet and if so, I'd love to have a copy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't get your creation out of my mind. I'm Rick. Email is fiberdetails@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Rick
Good Job! :)
Absolutely beautiful...I'm hoping to find a copy of that elusive book!
Any chance you have charted this yet. It is amazing! I'd love a copy. D.rolfsen@comcast.net
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