Sep 22 2009
Geometric Panopoly
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Resurrection day
Hexagon panopoly
Blankie for baby
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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.
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!
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.
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.
This is really beautiful! Looks like it was destined to be a stroller blanket!
My brain went zombie blanket! But what a lovely resurrection.
What a lucky baby
You definetly win the title of cool auntie!
It’s lovely! And you are so right. Knitting should not be a chore. It should be a pleasure.
Good call!
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?
That’s goregous, I have yet to tackle a knit or crochet blanket.
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!
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 
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…
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!
Gorgeous. Your niece will have a one-of-a-kind blanket to show off!
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!
Congrats on moving on and getting that weight off your shoulders. It must be such a relief!
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!
A great win-win there – it makes a beautiful baby blanket
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
Wow – that yarn is gorgeous here – and I like that the colours are not gender-specific. Glad you found a use for it!
That is the most fantastic little blanket!
Excellent repurposing of a challenging knit. Babies need lots of lovely blankets, it will be gorgeous in the car or pram/stroller.
I wanted to say thank you for your inspiration
– reading your blog has convinced me to start with yoga! and I love it! Hugs
Wow, what a colourful work.
Yay! So beautiful. Lucky baby!
That is a fabulous blanket.
Oh that will be a great baby blanket! Clever plan.
gorgeous!! i love the hexagons! truly lucky baby
Adorable! It’s the perfect blankie for a baby, I think it was meant to be.
byootiful
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.
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How beautiful! I think it’s a perfect baby blanket, and it will be well-loved.
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!