Building a Log Cabin
The poll results for the log cabin baby blanket were as close as those mid-term elections in Virginia, Montana and Missouri, with the "T Keys" (#1) and "Random Squares" (#3) being the two pattern choices that were pretty much too close to separate. In fact, they also became difficult for me to decide between. The first one is kind of my own original sort of design, so it feels very personal. But the random squares are a bit simpler and require only two color changes (the squares for the key pattern would require a color change on every block). So in the interest of making sure that I could accomplish the project before the baby grows up and goes to college, I decided on the random squares.
The knitting of this square was surprisingly addicting for something that is mostly garter stitch. I was able to get all of this done on Friday and what little of Saturday I had to work in while I was getting ready to go on my trip.
The T Keys are not gone forever, however. In my mind it has morphed into a much larger project. Perhaps a full-sized afghan or a quilt for a king-sized bed? It would give me the chance to create more symmetry in the project if it were larger. Clearly a big project for the future.
If you like modular knitting, have you seen Pat Ashworth's patterns? I have a bunch but haven't started one...yet! http://stores.ebay.com/Assign-Designs-and-Publications_Assign-Designs_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ5333175QQftidZ2QQtZkm
As someone embarked on a queen size blanket out of STR heavyweight all I can say is make sure you love love love the project and the colors because it is a lot of time, effort and money for something and it would be a shame not to finish it. I am still loving mine but my timeline is a 10x10 square a week -- and queen size for me means 64 squares (down from 72 --I don't want it to stretch by being tucked in). I am currently working on square 36. BTW I am way ahead of the sqeare a week but I keep that goal for weeks I am not knitting much or I am knitting other things since the pattern is great while not paying attention -- it gets a wee bit simplistic
I love the colors together! And while I voted for #1, #3 is going to look fantastic!
I love your blanket! That's a great design, because it really shows off the sharp colors you've picked. Knit on! It doesn't look boring, so I could see how you would want to add to it. Love it!
What Kate said! I am attempting a queen size log cabin myself. Not only have I run out of yarn to finish it, I've run out of motivation! ;-) But a baby log cabin is a good way to cut your teeth on it and figure out if you love it enough to do it king-size. Can't wait to see your final result!
Yay! I was secretly hoping for random squares, although I didn't vote because it was just too close, in my mind, and seemed like such a personal decision.
this IS addicting. I will not be surprised if when you finish this, you'll dive right in and do the other style, (the baby need a stroller blankie as well...)
I looked around for a bit and couldn't find any instructions on how to make this. Are they in a book somewhere?
This blanket is going to be gorgeous! I really love the colors you've chosen.
I love those colours together. This blanket is going to be a hit!