The project that kept me occupied for most of the summer, the project that I had to keep hidden from you so that Jessica wouldn’t see it, the project that I absolutely adore, has finally been gifted!
It’s the Shale Baby Blanket by Jared Flood. It was recommended to me by Sean and I’m so glad he suggested it. It’s a simple 4 row repeat and there’s really only one row where you need to pay attention.
I started it on Dale’s birthday, June 26th, while we were in Maine celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. I worked on it off and on all summer, figuring I had plenty of time to get it finished. I knit it a lot while sitting by Jack’s bedside while he was in ICU in early August. And I finally cast off just 2 days before the baby shower.
The yarn is Knit Picks Swish DK in the color Dove Heather. It’s a soft and soothing grey which will go perfectly with the whale theme that Jessica has chosen for the baby’s bedding.
I get so excited every time I look at this blanket because I realize that in just 3 weeks there will be a baby to wrap up in it!
P.S. Today’s photos? Totally worth clicking on and viewing in full size.
That is one mighty fine clickable blanket. And a whale of a lot of knitting. What a cozy welcome for a baby born this time of year.
Lovely! What a beautiful gift.
Bee-yoo-tiful.
Just beautiful! When I’ve knit baby blankets they are almost always in feather and fan, but I really like this pattern. Soft, cozy, and warm, it will be really wonderful for your grandson!
It looks lovely! And I think it will be a lovely heirloom. I hope we’ll see a picture of the baby wrapped in it at some point.
GORGEOUS! That yarn is perfect! Can’t wait to see the baby snuggled into it. 🙂
What an heirloom.
So much love in this blanket. Beautiful work Carole! I love this pattern. You’re going to be an amazing Grandmother, lucky kid!
What a lovely blanket! Hope you share some photos of the new baby wrapped up in it!
That is a beautiful blanket!! Hooray, it’s almost BABY TIME!! 😉
LOVE!! Oh, my! You are making me want to knit a freaking blanket!! And, I hope there will be many more photos of that blanket wrapped around that new baby! I think it is especially meaningful that those stitches are filled with so much love. XO
So worth clicking on! Absolutely beautiful Carole and the color is so great! Bring on the baby!!!
I clicked on the photos and what gorgeous stitch definition. It’s really lovely and you did a great job. Enjoy that new baby.
Sooo beautiful! I’ve had this pattern for years but alas, no baby to make it for. Could be I see a lap blanket project in my future. Great job?
This is such a gorgeous blanket. It’s hard to believe there are only four rows? I predict this blanket will become a precious heirloom.
Oh WOW! Oh my!!! Carole, this blanket is stunning. I love the soft grey dove color too – perfect. Congratulations on such a beautiful job. Can’t wait to see the little one wrapped in it.
It’s gorgeous! I love knitting baby blankets.
Such a beautiful baby blanket! How exciting . . . to think that all of your knitting-love will be wrapped around that sweet babe soon! Perfection. XO
It is lovely, and will be cherished for all the love that was knit into it.
A lovely heirloom for a cherished baby, what a wonderful gift! This makes me want to knit a blanket, and I always think this is the time of year to start. Carole, this is absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful!! I just finished a Bounce Baby Blanket for my niece. I would have considered this one if I had found it on my search. Will save for future gift ideas.
Beautiful! Congratulations on getting it done in time!
Such a beautiful blanket to wrap the newest little Julian in. I am so excited for you all!! xoxo
The blanket is just beautiful and it is going to be so wonderful to see the new babe all wrapped up in its love!
That is simply gorgeous. What a lovely gift!