I designed the Smooth Sailing baby blanket for them when I heard that they were expecting, and now it's officially time to share it. The blanket had to be unisex, since I didn't know the gender until today. I also wanted something relatively reversible, and wanted it to feature some sort of openwork motif (lacy without being too girly) because I knew that it would help it to block out to the finished dimensions I was aiming for without eating up too much yarn. I'm thrilled with the results. It features just the right combination of knit and purl stitches adding lots of texture. And those soothing waves that meander all the way down the blanket are so beachy and fresh. Love it!
I knit mine in the super lux Orange Label Cashmere/Silk Worsted weight yarn in a one of a kind colourway that is very close to Atantic, but with a little extra Seabreeze thrown in. This blanket blocks out to a generous 30" wide by 32" tall and uses just 3 skeins of yarn. Green Label Aran Weight would be a perfect substitute, though I have to admit, the softness and cushiness of the Orange Label makes for a dreamy blanket! I can't wait to wrap my new niece up in this!
Though not identical on the front and back this lace pattern is equally attractive from every angle, definitely a bonus for a blanket.
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Details:
Size: 30" wide by 32" tall.
Yarn: 3 skeins Tanis Fiber Arts Orange Label Cashmere/Silk Worsted Weight yarn, 75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk, 115g (4oz) = 187m (205yds).
Needles: 5mm (US 8) 32" circular needle.
Gauge: 1 repeat of chart = 3" wide and 3.5" tall.
Additional Tools and Materials: Tapestry needle.
Ravelry Pattern Page here.
Congrats to Luke, Amanda and their baby girl Annika!!! We love you all!
Oh so exciting! Give my best to Luke, Amanda, and Annika!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a beautiful blanket, the yarn just looks like it feels like heaven. The only thing I can think would make it more reversible would be make the waves alternate between knit and purl on the front side, therefore making the back side also alternating knit and purl waves.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations Auntie! I think the blanket is stunning. I love the pattern. I can see it as a sweater, socks or any number of other things. So pretty.
Totally beautiful. I already bought my copy and am looking forward to trying it out. I love the color and would love to see it as one of your new fall colors . Hint, hint :)
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your family, how exciting. And the new baby blanket design is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful! lucky annika to have such a blanket! and lucky you to have an annika! ^_~
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty blanket. Perfect for your new niece! I have a niece Annika as well - mine however is 14 and her momma my sister is due in Decemeber with my nephew Aiden~ May have to knit this up for him!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww..yay! congrats Tanis!
ReplyDeleteI love this blanket, it's absolutely stunning!! Congrats, auntie Tanis!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blanket! The color looks perfect for that stitch pattern. Congrats to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on becomming a Aunt& Uncle.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what else you make her.
While I LOVE the colour I can understand 1 of a kind.
I have 3 baby blankets to make(already bought the patteren) just have to decide on a colour
Congratulations Auntie! I am sure she will be one spoiled girl. The blanket is gorgeous - such a pretty stitch pattern - and I love the custom color.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I would be really tempted to applique a little felt boat in one corner :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely blanket - the motif between the waves reminds me of little seashells. Great job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you, Aunt Tanis! Nieces are very, very special. (Nephews, too, of course. ;o)
ReplyDeleteAnd, of course, best wishes to Luke, Amanda, and Annika.
Beautiful pattern; it went straight into my pattern stash.
Lovely blanket. I might need to cast this on!
ReplyDeletewahoo! congrats, auntie tanis! that is so exciting! and such wonderful new :) i loove the blanket. it's gorgeous! xo
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the baby, and on the beautiful blanket! I know what I'm making next time a baby is announced.
ReplyDeleteIt is just gorgeous! And I love the color and design combination! How did you work in the sea breeze?
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. I hope to see the same pattern in a sweater someday . . . hint - hint - hint.
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It's beautiful Auntie Tanis!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that is beyond beautiful! Great work!
ReplyDeleteCongrats auntie and thanks for continuing to create beautiful works of knit art that I can make for my life!
ReplyDeleteCongrats auntie and thanks for continuing to create beautiful works of knit art that I can make for my life!
ReplyDeleteCongrats auntie and thanks for continuing to create beautiful works of knit art that I can make for my life!
ReplyDeleteCongrats auntie and thanks for continuing to create beautiful works of knit art that I can make for my life!
ReplyDeleteCongrats auntie and thanks for continuing to create beautiful works of knit art that I can make for my life!
ReplyDeletecongratulations, Auntie Tanis! And what a beautiful blanket with which to welcome a brand new human into the world. :)
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous! I love this look. Great unisex blanket :)
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What a lovely blanket!
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