fo:: argosy baby blanket

This project has been unfinished for so long that I don't even remember starting it.  It was definitely a work in progress for 3 years! If you think that's a long time, then, don't catch the post where I finally finish the Moderne Baby Blanket - that's been four years for sure!

This blanket has no intended recipient.  I started it because I inherited a bunch of acrylic yarn and I thought that, when finally complete, it would make a great car or stroller blanket.  The acrylic didn't really soften up in the blocking process, but it's still cute and warm.  And I like the color.

Project: Argosy Baby Blanket
Yarn: old old old acrylic yarn from The Bay
Needles: 4.5 mm addi turbos
Modifications: none

I would knit this blanket again in a heartbeat, now that I know how rewarding it is when it's finished.  It's an easy pattern to memorize and is overall an enjoyable knit.

Finally, it doesn't get much cuter than this, now, does it?

Long time no see:: Birthday Cowl as FO

Birthday Cowl in Red

As you can see, I haven't exactly been a faithful blogger over the last two years.  Sometimes you just have to take a long time off.  Studying to make a job change, a job change, a home change and job stress don't always make time for knitting.  However, as is the cycle of life, things have calmed down for now and I have found myself with a renewed inspiration towards knitting.  Projects that have languished in dresser drawers for two years are being welcomed into my world again and are slowly being worked toward completion. I look forward to sharing them.

In the meantime, I will feature projects that have been finished in the last two years but haven't been written about.  Given that I have recently celebrated turning 38 (38!! - crappers! can't believe it!!), I will start with the Birthday Cowl....




FO:: Birthday Cowl
For: me
Completed: Winter 2010
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK in red
Needles: 4 mm
Link to pattern: here

Comments:  I made no modifications to this cowl.  It was an easy knit and I wear it frequently in the winter because the yarn is soft and it's super comfy to wear.  I can't stand anything itchy on my neck, so this is a frequent go-to accessory. The color also pops nicely against the brown and black coats I wear in the winter.