Sep 22 2009

Geometric Panopoly

Resurrection day
Hexagon panopoly
Blankie for baby

Mini-Komb Blankie Complete! 

Komb Hexagon Blanket
Pattern: Komb, Berroco book #249 (Keltic)
Yarn: Jojoland Rhythm in M01 and M20
Needles: size US 7

Okay, maybe it was never *dead* enough to warrant a “resurrection”, but it was definitely forgotten and put away out of sight… and all it needed was a resurfacing and a little attention before it had a whole new life and new purpose. 

Started in December 2007, it was intended as a wedding gift for a friend.  Luckily, I anticipated how long this might take to complete, so we got her and her new husband a regular wedding gift as well…  It became clear early on that this was not going to be an enjoyable knit… I tried to practice all of my mindfulness and happy thoughts, but at the end of the day, it just wasn’t pleasant.  Perhaps it was the picking up stitches or the weaving in ends… the yarn was fun because it was a complete mixed bag – I never knew what I was going to get. 

Mini-Komb Blankie Complete!

  

Mini-Komb Blankie Complete!

I pulled it out last fall and winter and did a few more hexagons and then remembered why I had stuck it in the closet in the first place… and it went back in, about 1/3 of the way finished.  The blanket calls for 60 hexagons of a larger gauge, and I have 30 here, but I was planning to make 90 for a full afghan. 

The it occured to me that my knitting life would be much happier if I were to just “call it” with the hexagons and repurpose the blanket for a certain new baby in my life – my niece due next month! 

Mini-Komb Blankie Complete! 

Hexagon blanket will now go to Baby V!  The fun bright colors seem perfect for a baby, and I thought the shape of it would be great for a stroller or car seat blanket. 

Mini-Komb Blankie Complete! 

The yarn amazed me with each new ball – it is a nice light worsted weight wool – with so much variation.  I only used 2 colorways of the yarn!  Would you have guessed that?  The borders are a blue/taupe/tan mixture, while the hexagons themselves are pink, purple, green, and yellows.  Because I was planning a much bigger project, I have a decent amount left for some other fun things; it seems like a great yarn for winter accessories.  Mitts and a hat, perhaps?

I feel much happier knowing that this knit is no longer hanging over my head, and that it will keep my new niece all cozy.

31 responses so far

31 Responses to “Geometric Panopoly”

  1. brookeon 22 Sep 2009 at 9:28 am

    This is really beautiful! Looks like it was destined to be a stroller blanket!

  2. Phoeon 22 Sep 2009 at 9:39 am

    My brain went zombie blanket! But what a lovely resurrection. :)

  3. Josie Pon 22 Sep 2009 at 9:43 am

    What a lucky baby :-) You definetly win the title of cool auntie!

  4. Harpa Jon 22 Sep 2009 at 10:14 am

    It’s lovely! And you are so right. Knitting should not be a chore. It should be a pleasure.

  5. Heatheron 22 Sep 2009 at 11:02 am

    Good call!

  6. yahairaon 22 Sep 2009 at 11:06 am

    maybe it was always meant to be a baby blanket! you just didn’t know it ; )

    all those color changes make it so fun. it makes up for the knitting right?

  7. Kalaon 22 Sep 2009 at 11:23 am

    That’s goregous, I have yet to tackle a knit or crochet blanket.

  8. shizzknitson 22 Sep 2009 at 12:15 pm

    I think it was meant to be a baby blanket, too! It’s beautiful- I love the colors and how they contrast but still go together. Lucky baby!

  9. maion 22 Sep 2009 at 12:19 pm

    great idea! i know that it’ll be perfect for your new niece :) it would’ve been awesome as a full afghan as well, but it’s probably better this way! i would’ve wanted it done as well :)

  10. Josianeon 22 Sep 2009 at 12:20 pm

    It makes a delightful baby blanket! I’m glad you’ve found a way for you to call it done by giving this blanket a new life that will allow it to shine in the light of day: it’s too pretty to live in a closet! All’s well that ends well… :)

  11. Wendoleneon 22 Sep 2009 at 12:32 pm

    There are just some projects that *cannot* be finished as originally envisioned. I’m glad you were able to find a happy end for this one without a trip to the frog pond!

  12. Leslieon 22 Sep 2009 at 12:46 pm

    Gorgeous. Your niece will have a one-of-a-kind blanket to show off!

  13. Lizzy Bon 22 Sep 2009 at 3:42 pm

    Heh, I can sympathize. I am making the same pattern, but using my own handspun in natural color shades and progression . I modified the pattern to be knit with each Heaxagon “in the round” so to speak on DPN’s and I am MUCH happier with it. The flat and then seaming was not making me happy either. I’m happy to see you found a much more wonderful use for your Komb!

  14. Yarndudeon 22 Sep 2009 at 3:54 pm

    Congrats on moving on and getting that weight off your shoulders. It must be such a relief!

  15. Lisaon 22 Sep 2009 at 8:08 pm

    I’m so glad you were able to find this blanket’s true calling in life. It’s wonderful and baby V will love it!

  16. Sarahon 23 Sep 2009 at 2:13 am

    A great win-win there – it makes a beautiful baby blanket

  17. Momon 23 Sep 2009 at 8:42 am

    Now you have found the true “calling” of the afghan. it is simply gorgeous and in years to come V will cherish it because it will last that long. In the meantime, she will be warm and the best set cherub around, wrapped up all cozy in her Auntie Lolly’s colorful endeavor! XXOO

  18. Meghanon 23 Sep 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Wow – that yarn is gorgeous here – and I like that the colours are not gender-specific. Glad you found a use for it!

  19. tiennieon 23 Sep 2009 at 11:09 pm

    That is the most fantastic little blanket!

  20. Leonieon 24 Sep 2009 at 2:01 am

    Excellent repurposing of a challenging knit. Babies need lots of lovely blankets, it will be gorgeous in the car or pram/stroller.

  21. martaon 24 Sep 2009 at 3:50 am

    I wanted to say thank you for your inspiration :-) – reading your blog has convinced me to start with yoga! and I love it! Hugs

  22. riotyarnon 24 Sep 2009 at 6:21 am

    Wow, what a colourful work.

  23. earthchickon 24 Sep 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Yay! So beautiful. Lucky baby!

  24. Lindaon 24 Sep 2009 at 5:08 pm

    That is a fabulous blanket.

  25. Miss Scarletton 24 Sep 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Oh that will be a great baby blanket! Clever plan.

  26. margauxon 24 Sep 2009 at 9:51 pm

    gorgeous!! i love the hexagons! truly lucky baby :-)

  27. bettyliciouson 25 Sep 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Adorable! It’s the perfect blankie for a baby, I think it was meant to be.

  28. knitxocreon 26 Sep 2009 at 10:38 pm

    byootiful :-)

  29. Jenniferon 28 Sep 2009 at 8:31 am

    Wow – this project looks like it would be the answer for Alzheimer’s Prevention – just the amount of brain power you used on it must have been incredible. The color choices are so pleasing. What a great gift. I think the mental power is going to guarantee that this baby will be a future Einstein.

    ; )

  30. Leslieon 28 Sep 2009 at 8:34 am

    How beautiful! I think it’s a perfect baby blanket, and it will be well-loved.

  31. Dorison 29 Sep 2009 at 12:47 pm

    That is just beautiful, and a perfect repurposing of a project you weren’t enjoying. I can’t believe that you only used two colorways!

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