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Monday, December 15, 2008

Over 100,000 Knitted Stitches of Love

... 277 stitches per line ... 16 lines per cable pat ... 23 cable pats ...... 4,140 extra stitches for the bobbles ...... and it all adds up to ... 106,076 knitted stitches ...
... which just sounds like a really disappointing number. Why didn't it add up to over a million? As that is what the last few cable pats felt like!

And I have to thank Sol of Lappesola for introducing me to this pattern from The Twist Collective (if you are into knitting check them out) ...
... is it not beautiful? I have purchased the pattern (and boy it looks complicated!!) It will make a perfect project to have on hand for when the bump has arrived and is asleep for 20 minutes here or there. They do sleep sometimes right?
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28 comments:

  1. ReneeDecember 15, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    What an incredible knit! This is absolutely stunning!!

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  2. annemarieDecember 15, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    This is so beautiful - you can certainly be proud of this masterpiece!

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  3. At Home Mommy KnitsDecember 15, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Your blanket is gorgeous!!

    I have been eyeing that same jacket pattern. I'm looking forward to seeing how you like it and how it turns out!

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  4. EmilyDecember 15, 2008 at 11:21 PM

    beautiful! and the pattern you just bought. if it works out well you might have to make a replacement for the sweater coat of your sister-in-laws you favor. it is dire need of a replacement. i spent 3 hours removing nubbies from it last night.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 12:13 AM

    Wow, your blanket is completely lovely!! I adore it and it just looks so lovely and cozy! That jacket pattern is utterly adorable, oh how I wish I could knit as it would surly be a project I would want to try! And the man-bid, just too much fun! I need one for my hubby hee-hee!!

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  6. LizzieJaneDecember 16, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    What a masterpiece Rachael! What patience you have.
    x

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  7. SueDecember 16, 2008 at 4:06 AM

    Oh what a gorgeous blanket/afghan you knit. I think I will have to add that to my faves. I love the Sylvi coat too, just gorgeous. What color are you planning to knit yours in.

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  8. Lily BootDecember 16, 2008 at 4:22 AM

    Rachael - that is truly extraordinary - you are an artist! I cannot even begin to imagine snuggling under a blanket that has been hand knitted - beautiful. And the red coat is divine - what an elegant mummy you will be!

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  9. driftwoodDecember 16, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    it's gorgeous, you must be thrilled. xx

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  10. GretelDecember 16, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    You are incredible! And it is beautiful.

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  11. KittyDecember 16, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    That blanket is a work of art - totally stunning. You should be very very proud of it.

    20 minutes sleep here and there? Yep, but during that time you'll be rushing around trying to get done what you used to do in a whole day!

    x

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  12. the dutch purple rabbitDecember 16, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    it's so nice blancket and the jacket is also very nice.

    the dutch purple rabbit

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  13. DeesDecember 16, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    I already told you this on flickr,but just have to say it again.Totally in love with this,you did such an awesome job!

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  14. hettyDecember 16, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    You have created a masterpiece! Totally awesome!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    one absolutely gorgeous blanket - you should be so very proud of yourself, I'm sure your friends will love it. Saw that cardigan the other day - its amazing. They do sleep - sometimes :-)
    Lisa x

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  16. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    The blanket is amazing, it must be so lovely to curl up with. The coat looks fab too, a great project .

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  17. A Spoonful Of SugarDecember 16, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Awesome blanket! It is a real masterpiece - that is an awful lot of stitches.

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  18. DyanDecember 16, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    You have a little bunny-bump on the way! Congratulations! The blanket knit up so beautifully. So much must have gone into it and it'll be a well loved gift.

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  19. ChristieDecember 17, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    That is AMAZING...

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  20. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    Wow oh wow. That is one beautiful blanket! How amazing, it really must have taken you forever but the end result is so worth it. It is wonderful to just look at :)

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  21. Barbara BrownDecember 17, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    really really beautiful. i wish i could knit like that. btw congratulations on your pregnancy, somehow i missed that. i'm very happy for you.

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  22. RebekahDecember 17, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    congratulations! This looks absolutely stunning! I was eyeing that pattern in the Twist preview...it's so neat!

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  23. Bumpkin HillDecember 18, 2008 at 5:45 AM

    YIPeee you finished it, what an achievement - it is just stunning and will be really treasured I'm sure. Gosh that other pattern is amaazing, never seen anything like it! I would just adore this but yikes don't think my knitting abilities are up to that one quite yet! You inspire me to get knitting more. Hope you are feeling ok. Beary Merry Christmas to you all and little bump! Catherine xx

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  24. KellieDecember 18, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Just beautiful! What an amazing gift! And of coure they sleep! :)

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  25. silverpebbleDecember 19, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Your blanket is a work of art - what a magnificent gift.

    As for that jacket - delicious

    x

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  26. Summer by the seaDecember 19, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Your blanket is gorgeous - you are so dedicated! - The pattern you have bought is lovely too - I am not patient enough to tackle anything other than a baby knit, but I have just sent a pattern and a load of wool off to my mum to knit up something for me - Natalie x

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  27. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    What an absolutely AMAZING work of art you have completed! If this is a gift, it will be the treasure of a lifetime!

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  28. LeanneDecember 26, 2008 at 5:08 AM

    That is an admiral effort....what a beautiful throw.

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