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Finished Baby Blanket

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Sun, 2010-01-31 08:56 — DanInNJ

I'm a relatively new knitter (just started in November) but I'm definitely addicted!

I just finished this baby blanket for a good friend of mine who is having a baby. She's doesn't want to know the gender of the baby so I chose a khaki color yarn to go with her nursery which is mostly cream, beige, and other neutrals. The basket weave pattern was very simple but has a wonderful textured look. And, it's very practical and usable. Can't wait to give it to her!!

Now onto the next project! Can't seem to put my needles down.

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Mon, 2010-02-01 15:42 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Extremely well done. As the

Extremely well done. As the others have said, the handknit afghans turn into heirlooms. That makes it well worth the time you put into them. I hope your friend really enjoys it. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Mon, 2010-02-01 10:58 — Buck Strong
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Super Job! Your friend is

Super Job! Your friend is going to love it.

"A man may fight for many things. His country, his friends, his principles, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn." Blackadder

Sun, 2010-01-31 18:07 — bobshome
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Nice, nice, nice. I love

Nice, nice, nice. I love baby stuff that's not (for one thing pastel) traditional. This blanket will probably hang around for years and years. You did a wonderful job with a great contemporary pattern and neutrals are the new baby pinks. :-))

Sun, 2010-01-31 17:17 — scottly
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Lovely, for both baby and

Lovely, for both baby and mother. Wonderful job!!!

Sun, 2010-01-31 15:35 — ronhuber
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This is a lovely piece of

This is a lovely piece of work. Lucky baby.

Sun, 2010-01-31 14:55 — Kerry
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Beautiful blanket.

Beautiful blanket.

Sun, 2010-01-31 13:38 — Tom Hart
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Really, really gorgeous.

Really, really gorgeous. Great job!

Sun, 2010-01-31 11:47 — Bill
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Beautifully done! looks soft

Beautifully done!
looks soft and cuddly...

Sun, 2010-01-31 10:26 — mwkbloom
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You did a great job! I'm

You did a great job! I'm sure they will treasure it forever. You just can't go wrong basketweave --- once you get the hang of it, it travels well (on the bus, on the subway, to boring meetings)!

Sun, 2010-01-31 10:23 — QueerJoe
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One of the best things about

One of the best things about hand knitting a baby gift is exactly what Albert said...the recipient will cherish it forever. Beautiful work and welcome to the obsession.

Sun, 2010-01-31 10:01 — philvm
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Very nice and what e

Very nice and what e effect....
it's wonderfull...
If I get a baby ( hum... hum....) , I hope that a frend will get the same idea...

Sun, 2010-01-31 09:46 — albert
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Very nicely done! The

Very nicely done! The basketweave pattern is elegant- I'm sure your friend will cherish this blanket.