July 22, 2005
7 x 35 = 245 blocks left
Seven "rows" of blocks to go. Then a border and a backing and we'll have a Rosetta Blankie. And just in time: the mom is due any minute now. And I'm heading to see them in 18 days. Barely enough time to get that finished, not to mention a small secret-y project I have to do plus the seaming of the sweater for her brother.
So can you tell that I'm a busy guy these days?
Anyhow, I hope you can tell how fun the blanket is from the photos. There's part of me that feels bad about posting "progress" photos of squares, squares and more squares, but then again, this is my knit blog and I figure I should show my knitting from time to time, even if it is the same **** thing I've been working on for months. Remind you of any blue sweaters?
I have decided, as well, that when I get back from the trip, after gifting the Rosetta Blankie, I'll finish my AbFab which was supposed to be done a year ago, ship that off to J. and B., and then... then? It's going to be Fair Isle for Fall. Stranded Autumn. Get thee ready, for a-knitting-in-the-round-with-two-colors we shall go. What? If Wendy can have her Summer of Lace, then I can have my Fair Isle Fall, n'est-ce pas?
7 rows/18 days? you got it!!! always a pleasure to see rosetta - i think she would make a lovely Windows background.
Fall- hard to think of it in this heat.
Good progress today!
I think rosetta looks really great! I have to say you have WAY more patience and persistance than I would... and so of course you are getting the payoff instead of me. :o) Go Jon! 7 more!
Posted by: Mopsie at July 22, 2005 07:37 AMHey, I don't mind seeing your posts about the Rosetta blanket. Its building up the suspense for when its done :-)
Posted by: Diana at July 22, 2005 09:30 AMCount me in for Fair Isle Fall!
Posted by: Becca at July 22, 2005 10:45 AMI love Rosetta: I'm always happy to see her. Congratulations on being so close to finishing! (Well, a lot closer to finishing than starting!)
Posted by: Cordelia at July 22, 2005 12:38 PMBut...but...but...I wanna see the Wedding Afghan! Can you stick in a pic, even though you're not working on it?
Posted by: Jenn at July 22, 2005 02:48 PMWhat are you going to use as a backing? Fabric? Polar fleece? I've backed baby quilts with Polar fleece, they are super warm that way.
Posted by: Carolyn at July 22, 2005 05:55 PMJon, the Rosetta Blankie is looking beautiful. I can only imagine the hard work that you've put into it. It's simply fabulous! I hope that you have a safe and fun trip to London. Have a cider for me while you're there.
Posted by: Calvin at July 23, 2005 10:54 AMThat is a sick blanket - so much work! Holy crap. P.S. I thought the mass sheep suicide was quite sad.
Posted by: Keridiana at July 23, 2005 11:39 PMI have really enjoyed watching the Rosetta Blankie come along - you're doing such an amazing job. I'm looking forward to seeing how the backing is done. Your blog is downright educational!
Posted by: Heather at July 24, 2005 02:46 PMYour blanket looks wonderful. I would have loved a gift like that for one of my kids. I cannot wait to see it all done.
Posted by: Diane at July 28, 2005 08:57 AM