Just at the moment I thought I could not finish this book and had given up all hope*, this blanket came together. I'm going to write more about it later, because it was such an amazing community effort. But I have to run Right. Now.
Please click the photo to see whose squares are being used in the book sample, as opposed to the additional charity blankets to come next. And also please check out knitalong.net to plant your little flag on the knitalong map!
* See Alicia? I was at 95% and I started to cry as usual!
Gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Oiyi | March 12, 2007 at 14:38
Wow - that's amazing!
Posted by: linnakat | March 12, 2007 at 16:18
That came out so nice! Can't wait until we finally get to see the book.
Posted by: michelle | March 12, 2007 at 22:31
It looks amazing! Thanks for using my square. I was quite surprised! I can't wait for the book.
By the way, would you mind changing me from Somewhere, Midwest to Columbia, Missouri?
Thanks!
Posted by: Jenn S. | March 13, 2007 at 04:46
Is that mine in the upper right-hand corner? I can't tell. You can see my square at http://flickr.com/photos/54909134@N00/373459745/
Posted by: Betsy | March 13, 2007 at 09:31
it's sooooo lovely! i'm so happy you're done :)
Posted by: sarah gilbert | March 13, 2007 at 10:06
Hi Betsy,
I'm afraid it's not yours because it seems to have more tan than yours. It's the one shown in this photo:
http://flickr.com/photos/astralpup/371997129/in/pool-squarealong/
However, you should still keep an eye out because individual squares are going to be used as props in some of the other book photos and I do have yours in that pile!
Posted by: larissa | March 13, 2007 at 10:33
Third from the bottom---I am not sure, but could be mine---it was brooklyn handspun yarn's chocolate covered cherries.
Posted by: Missy | March 13, 2007 at 11:19
Oohhhhh, that blanket is marvelous!! Stunning!! Fabulous!!
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one having trouble with my attention span. I keep thinking of other projects no matter what project I'm working on lately. Have to just force myself to keep plugging away, ugh. Don't know what's up with me!!
Posted by: stickchick | March 13, 2007 at 11:56
I love it! All the colors went together so well. You all did a wonderful job.
I would love to see a pattern for these squares. I want to knit granny squares, but want something more interesting than garter stitch.
Um, and to add, I would be willing to knit you squares and send them to you.
Posted by: Sharon | March 13, 2007 at 12:30
Larissia, I am speachless that one of the squares that I knitted was choosen. I wrote the Yarn Pirate to let her know that one of the squares that I knit with her yarn was being considered and she was excited. She that the yarn looked so interesting in the pattern...she usually only sees it as sock. She will be thrilled.
Mary
Posted by: Knitsress | March 14, 2007 at 21:32
The blanket is lovely!
Posted by: Felicia | March 15, 2007 at 07:22
The blanket is beautiful. I hope your photoshot went well. I was thinking about you yesterday. How exciting it must have been. What a relief that have the knitting and the sewing complete. I am really excited to see the book. Congratulations.
Posted by: JenniferMW | March 15, 2007 at 08:42
Larissa,
I tried to sign in to Flickr with no luck. My square is the one in the upper right-hand corner. I used Regia Crazy Color no.5437
simplesandy
Santa Clara, California
Posted by: simplesandy | March 15, 2007 at 16:01
It looks wonderful! I wish that I had been in a better position to knit along while the book was in the works. All of the group efforts you coordinated are really great.
I know you're swamped, but when you get a chance send me a quickie e-mail on Cassie's family, so that I can coordinate our volunteers to make them hats. I have your address, so all I need are the kids' ages and genders.
You're on the homestretch with the book - it will happen!
xox, J
Posted by: Julia | March 15, 2007 at 23:53
Fabulous!
Posted by: Carol | March 16, 2007 at 14:41
That is really the most wonderful blanket!!1 I love all the differenct textures and colors. How fun that all of you became a part of something, that together became so special. deedumpling
Posted by: diana alexander | March 19, 2007 at 06:35
I love these! Is there going to be a book? I want this pattern!!!!
Posted by: cindratee | March 23, 2007 at 16:59
Thank you for the inspiration. The afghan (is that the right name?) is wonderful. The colours too.Where can I find the pattern? Can I buy a book in the Netherlands?
Willy Versteeg
Posted by: Willy Versteeg | March 24, 2007 at 17:16
I love these! Is there going to be a book? I want this pattern!!!!
Posted by: yoshielf | March 26, 2007 at 13:51