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Knitting: Baby Blanket #4
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Baby Blanket #4

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Pinwheel Blanket »
Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Charity

Style: Cute

Materials

Cotton Tots

What do you like and what do you dislike about your project so far?

I love this pattern, especially for working on while there are other distractions. Working over 14 stitches around and around is so easy!

What else should we know to be able to help you?

Talk about knitting to the end of the ball, I have barely two stitches to go and have run out... I'm thinking of back tracking a few rows and (re) knitting them in the Pink (from Center box) and embroidering 'Love Baby' - kind of like a name tag.

Do you think it will look okay? Intentional?

 

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MomGrandma on craftsy.com
MomGrandma
Nov 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Huh?!
knitwise98923 on craftsy.com
knitwise98923
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Ok, I see the project at the top of the page - how do I print out the instructions how to make it - I don't see anything to click on to get me to the actual directions.
deaniewinter on craftsy.com
deaniewinter
Aug 08, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Photo looks like you are binding off. You can continue binding off with the loop over loop method. Just pick up next loop slip it over next loop, repeat to the end of row. Note! Your bind off will be a little tighter but, it allows you to finish when you run out and there is no more available yarn.
guzqui75693 on craftsy.com
guzqui75693
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Rip a few rows and then add a border with a contrasting color. The blanket will look finish.
jamescama70365 on craftsy.com
jamescama70365
Aug 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I think the best thing would be to take out the BO row and then add the varigated back in as the BO for a nice contrast without taking they eye away from tyhe center..it will actually help focus the eye in towards the center more without it being too loud.
tdumbass on craftsy.com
tdumbass
Aug 04, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I would suggest crying.
FlowerKnit on craftsy.com
FlowerKnit
Aug 04, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I did, and then laughed at the irony of just two stitches to go with only one inch of yarn...
knitwizard117 on craftsy.com
knitwizard117
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I vote for the frog and re-knit in the center color. It will look intentional. The smaller needle idea has potential problems= cause the edge to pucker or curl up/still not make enough extra length to finish in the turq. The change of color will make it exceptionally yours.
emma.meek43285 on craftsy.com
emma.meek43285
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
yeah, back track and reknit in a new colour......
SAChoirgirl on craftsy.com
SAChoirgirl
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love your suggestion with the pink yarn, and think that would work very well. As an alternative, though, consider undoing one row and knitting it in one needle size smaller. That should give you just enough extra yarn for those two stitches. Alternately redo the last row knitting as tightly as you can. The extra bit of tugging will probably stretch it just enough.
texasgunn29231 on craftsy.com
texasgunn29231
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I agree - I was going to suggest the same thing - undoing one row and going a size smaller or a tiny bit tighter
Connie C on craftsy.com
Connie C
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I would do the last row in a size smaller needle - should work just fine.
boutotlou39114 on craftsy.com
boutotlou39114
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I like this idea the best!
Grandma Donna on craftsy.com
Grandma Donna
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Im looking for an easy moose pattern that I can knit into several projects for the winter. www.keepingkidswarm.ca
GEEWIZ23730304 on craftsy.com
GEEWIZ23730304
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I would frog the last few rows and then knit them again. The yarn seems to stretch after un raveling. Has worked mant times for me.
cjhenson466722 on craftsy.com
cjhenson466722
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I would take out the last row done and finish it.
BlissLissy on craftsy.com
BlissLissy
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I've also been known to unravel and stretch my yarn to its limit to get that extra few inches to finish a project! LOL!
BlissLissy on craftsy.com
BlissLissy
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
If you are at the end of your project and can't get more matching yarn, finish it with whatever you have on hand of the same weight and complimentary color. Then make a block the size of the corner and put it on top of the place where you ran out of the yarn. Add a short strap and knit a small complimentary animal and attach it to the block. You can remove the animal for the child to play with and reattach it so the animal can travel with the blanket. Just a thought!
maryam on craftsy.com
maryam
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
how can i make this ?? plz do a video for explication
FlowerKnit on craftsy.com
FlowerKnit
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
It's a simply 14 stitch short row garter stitch continuously around the edge, the most difficult part to learn was how to turn the corners.
FlowerKnit on craftsy.com
FlowerKnit
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
It was a simple 14 stitch short row continuous around the edge, the most difficult part was learning how to do the corners, but once you get it, it goes so fast.
FlowerKnit on craftsy.com
FlowerKnit
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
So many great suggestions to choose from, I'll have to try a few and post my final results... thank you!!!
tuxorns69553 on craftsy.com
tuxorns69553
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Do you have a tail from your cast on? If so, could you splice a bit onto your end of ball to finish the last two stitches? That might work...Your idea with the pink is also cute and could work very nicely, making it truly one of a kind. If you used a blue similar to the body of the blanket for your embroidery, then your pink would look very purposeful.
FlowerKnit on craftsy.com
FlowerKnit
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Sorry, BernatCares.com (plural)
hoosierbu69538 on craftsy.com
hoosierbu69538
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
How do I get this pattern? I clicked on the pattern name under' makie this project' but wasn't sent to the pattern.
FlowerKnit on craftsy.com
FlowerKnit
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
BernatCare.com it is the Baby Jacquards Garden Pinwheel Blanket.
hoosierbu69538 on craftsy.com
hoosierbu69538
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Where do I get this pattern? I clicked on the pattern name under' make this project' but didn't get it.
PatStankiewicz on craftsy.com
PatStankiewicz
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
If the yarn is still available, I would probably biy one more skein and finish the blanket, then make a toy to match with the leftover yarn.
Bevy on craftsy.com
Bevy
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
If the yarn is 'broken' I would undo a row or two and start with new yarn.
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hamburke69525
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I just had this happen with a hat I was crocheting (I do both). I pulled the last round out and put a matching boucle "trim". I was reminded why I don't like boucle but glad I keep it around - it totally looks like I meant to do it.
rivertwig69522 on craftsy.com
rivertwig69522
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Rip back a few rows an tighten your gauge to 'stretch your yarn if you don't want a tag.
meriebrow69524 on craftsy.com
meriebrow69524
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
iwould get a xstitch needle and tread stitches and knot
TanteT on craftsy.com
TanteT
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
If I am envisioning this correctly, I think it would look like an intentional "Tag" that all babies love to chew and grip on.
wendy61 on craftsy.com
wendy61
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I always end my ball of yarn at the end of beginning of the row so that it can be worked into the seam. I would pick back to the beginning of the row. I think white would look better than pink.
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anniefagg69533
Aug 03, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Great idea! I never thought of this before, but I will do it from now on!
wendy61 on craftsy.com
wendy61
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I always end my ball of yarn at the end of beginning of the row so that it can be worked into the seam. I would pick back to the beginning of the row. I think white would look better than pink.
JennyFlame on craftsy.com
JennyFlame
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Depending on what it looks like, I would frog back a row and BO a row early.
Liberty Rose on craftsy.com
Liberty Rose
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I would just go back and knit tighter.
jenny69498 on craftsy.com
jenny69498
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You could always pull back a coouple of rows and cast off it will only be a fraction shorter.
ricardina on craftsy.com
ricardina
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I think that is a great idea!!!
ALUZRA57774 on craftsy.com
ALUZRA57774
Aug 03, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I like your idea ... intentional or not ... it will be a special OOAK gift for a OOAK infant ... just my opinion. Just pretend that's the way U wanted it all along. Anyways ... UR a OOAK as well ... right???
Mercedeh W. on craftsy.com
Mercedeh W.
Jun 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
you can back track and knit a little tighter. I have had to do this to finish the neck on a sweater. But be careful not to knit too tight that can cause problems too. Good luck!

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