It's not really a pattern I would typically choose.
But my grandma was a knitter and taught me how years and years ago. She knit me countless sweaters and slippers and blankets. This is all I have left though. And, it has a hole in it.
I quit for more than 20 years and had to be re-taught. I wanted to knit something to connect me to my grandma and preserve the last gift she gave to me in some small way.
So, I found the stitch pattern she had used for the blanket, chose a yarn and set to work.
And now, it's done. And even though it was kind of monotonous, I'm glad I did it. Izzy sleeps with it now. And she seems to like it. That's all the validation I need.
It's beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletei swear, i don't know how you get so much accomplished! please, share your secret, oh wise one.
ReplyDeleteand love the blanket.
beautiful! I love the color and the stitch is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou're so darned talented. And I'd also love to know your secret for getting so much done!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! i love the lacey look to it!
ReplyDeleteoh e, i love the blanket and your reason for knitting it. it is beautiful!
ReplyDeletethat is gorgeous, and such a sweet story.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely gorgeous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteE, this is beyond beautiful. And the sentimentality behind its creation puts it there. What a lovely blanket! The perfect homage to your grandma. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I am sure Grandma is looking down and smiling a sweet smile for you and your sweet one. I love that as you were knitting each stitch, you were connecting and remembering a mother's/grandmother's love. That is what it is all about...connections and love.
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