I’m always on the lookout for good blanket and afghan patterns for my Mom, who is a dedicated blanket and afghan knitter. I’ve long admired the geometric and mathematical patterns from Woolly Thoughts, and when I showed my Mom the Revolution pattern, she loved it. We bought two copies of the pattern and decided to work on it together.
I had the idea in the back of my head that Cascade 220 Superwash would be a good yarn for this pattern. My lys has a great selection of this yarn, and I had one nearly unused ball (long story, and a whole other blog post). During the annual sale at the shop, I bought seven coordinating colors to match the bright purple that I already had.
This blanket is knit in rings, working one little wedge of each color on each ring. In the picture above, I had completed two rings. Boy, that first one was tricky. But once you get the first ring done the rest is very easy and straightforward. It doesn’t require much attention, but it’s not so mindless as to become a bore.
I just finished the fourth ring this morning. I’m at the point, maybe half-way through, where each section takes a little longer and I can’t quite see the light at the end of the tunnel. So I took a break and decided to weave in some of the ends, seen below in the yellow/green/blue area.
Phew! There are a bunch of ends to weave in! But the process of weaving them in helps to close up some of the holes. It is very satisfying to see the blanket really come together.
Beautiful, isn’t it? Such a clever design. When I see my Mom in a few weeks I’m going to help her get that first ring started. I can’t wait to see what yarn she’s gonna choose!
Totally unrelated kid picture, just because I love love love my new 50mm lens sooo much.
I thought you were going to say you love love love those children so much! Well I love the blanket and I hope I can master it. Have not picked out yarn yet.
Wow! I really love that pattern : )
It looks really pretty with the rainbow colours as well, you have such neat garter stitch! Mine’s not so good, cute blanky ; )
Don’t you LOVE the 50mm? Reid got me one off my wish-list for Christmas and I haven’t taken it off yet. We head back to our little island on Saturday… I’m sad that we never got to see you and those two gorgeous ones – but am SUPER thankful for blogs and FB! Maybe one of these days I’ll even start knitting……….
This is one of the coolest afghan patterns I’ve ever seen. I had previously sworn off afghan making, but I might have to change my ways with this pattern now
Whoa! Cool blanket! I’ve not seen that one before. Kind of makes me want to knit a blanket, which I almost never do.
And also, your kids are adorbs, per usual.
That is one seriously cool blanket. Maybe when I finish my present mammoth project I should do one of those next. I so envy your speed. Love your colors too.
I have never seen anything like that! What an amazing and clever design. I can’t wait to see the finished blanket! And those colors are so lovely. I’ve got to snatch up that pattern for myself!
Love your blanket! Where can I get the pattern to make my own?
Hi,
I can’t figure out how to do the second wedge. Can you show how in a YouTube video or pictures?
Thanks,
Keli
I love this! great job!
really cute…would love to do..not sure I have the patience…love!
hi i shared this on my friends yarn shop facebook page!!
lots of people love it!!!
its gorgeous!!
thanks for sharing…
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=561694147183193&set=a.452500364769239.106829.421644341188175&type=1&theater
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I. LOVE this. How can I get the pattern and comments on suggested types of yarn?
This is lovely!! I definitely want to try this! Thanks for the info… adding to my Ravelry queue.
Oh this is so beautiful…I just have to make it…what a cleaver design for sure!!! I bet it will be beautiful in any color combination…but this one is just eye catching!!! Thank you