The only kind of baby blanket I make

by | Mar 30, 2015 | Knitting, WIP | 15 comments

I must be addicted to Pinwheel Blankets. Aside from making the occasional square for a group effort blanket for kiddos all of the blankets I’ve made on my own are pinwheels. This one is my fifth, if I’m remembering correctly.

The formula is so simple. It includes ten sections that you increase with a yarn over on every other round and knit your heart out. Variagated yarns have a chance to sing, and I get to knit my heart out with rhythmic and soothing stockinette. pinwheelI’m sure there are scads of amazing baby blanket patterns out there, but I’m really hooked on this one. I’m also making this as close to Z’s baby blanket without using the exact same color of yarn. I used a Dream in Color yarn for Z’s as well and I’m really pleased with the way the yarn has held up with almost daily use in bed at night. It’s soft and doesn’t pill that much.

This is Dream in Color Smooshy in Callous Pink. Sometimes the darker color looks grey, sometimes it looks purple. It seems to change a lot depending on the light, but I feel that this picture is pretty accurate. I’m 34 weeks pregnant now and Z was born at 35 weeks and 6 days. I’d better knit faster just in case!

15 Comments

  1. knittedblissjc
    knittedblissjc on March 30, 2015 at 8:47 am

    when you find something you love to knit and you love the result, you might as well stick with it! That colourway is lovely.

  2. lollyknits
    lollyknits on March 30, 2015 at 9:10 am

    So exciting! I think circular blankets are a great idea for tiny people. They’re big enough to be cuddly, but still fit in a stroller. Can’t wait to see pics of your new knitwear model! 😛

  3. pyriterenny
    pyriterenny on March 30, 2015 at 10:25 am

    The colors are very beautiful. Can’t wait to see more!

  4. knitsbywhit
    knitsbywhit on March 30, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I love a circular baby blanket! This one was just added to my Ravelry queue.

  5. Suzanna
    Suzanna on March 30, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Gorgeous! I’ve tried PurlBee’s “OpArt” blanket – very similar. I love how it shows the yarn! But towards the end of the project, I was totally jammed up – too many stitches on even my longest circulars! What length do you use to keep the knitting fun towards the end of the project? I felt like I was constantly fighting bulk!! 🙂

  6. Andrea @ This Knitted Life
    Andrea @ This Knitted Life on March 30, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Does this mean Z is getting an new sister and not a brother? Beautiful either way….

    • Cassy
      Cassy on March 30, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      She is getting a sister. 🙂

  7. Molli
    Molli on March 30, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Gorgeous!!

  8. whip1up
    whip1up on March 30, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Love this colorway. I knit a bay of Fundy shawl/wrap with and it is gorgeous.

  10. Maryse
    Maryse on March 31, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    All the best to you and your family!

  11. writeknit
    writeknit on April 2, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    It is beautiful.

  12. darthmummy
    darthmummy on April 3, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I love a pattern I can knit over and over again! Best wishes on your imminent arrival!

  14. alicelainglel
    alicelainglel on April 10, 2015 at 8:09 am

    This looks amazing :):) I have never seen a blanket like this before but now I definitely want to try it !!

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