22 November 2013

it's done it's done it's done ~ posted by Melissa

the past few months...chaotic

to-do lists...not getting done
not enough stolen moments to take time to pause, breath deeply and smile
 
 
til now...
this makes me smile
 
 
I finally finished f o l k • a r t !!!
 
it's big and warm and a blanket built for two :)
 
 
it could have been larger (note to self : invest in one more box of blocking mats)
but as it is it measures 63 x 63"
 
 
perfect for cuddling with a loved one :)
 
 
I think I may be addicted to the knitted on edge
they go more quickly & are more enjoyable each time I work one
 
and brrrr....
 
it's finished just in time for some icy cold evenings & snuggling ~ hehe
 
 
is it okay that I love Jared Flood as well as my husband?
 
have a great weekend everybody :)
 
~ Melissa

whoops!  I forgot to post links (thanks, Calvin!) ~ here they are if you want them:

Quill - Jared Flood - link to his website pattern page

link to my pattern page on Ravelry with all my notes and yardage requirements
 
 
 
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31 comments:

  1. AndeeNovember 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I called my sister to tell her I got an email from Jared. I was screaming in excitement and my husband came in the room from downstairs and asked if Jared was a guy. I said yes and I am in love with him. I told him he needed to understand :) Your Quill is beautiful!!! I am so glad you finished it and can enjoy it just in time for some chilly weather. Congrats and I hope you get lots of good use out of it.

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 22, 2013 at 5:46 PM

      I wonder sometimes if he knows just how giddy many of us are over him :)

      my husband knows about Jared ~ he's ok with it...hehe!

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  2. Kelly LightbeamNovember 22, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    So lovely! I am almost a monogamous BT knitter at this point.

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  3. AndiNovember 23, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Beautiful and snuggly!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverNovember 23, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Melissa, it's amazing and so beautiful. I know you are going to enjoy being wrapped in all it's stunning wooliness. It looks perfect for football watching.

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

      you know me well, Tracey ~ it will be perfect for football watching :)
      thanks for the nice note!

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  5. CalvinNovember 23, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Great blanket and beautiful work. May I ask where you got the pattern from and if it's available for purchase?

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 23, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      Hi, Calvin ~ sorry I didn't provide links in my post (I usually do!) ~ I'll go back and add them but for now, the pattern is a Jared Flood shawl pattern that I modified ~ it can be purchased on his website or through Ravelry

      here's the link to his site's pattern page or you can click directly from links in my post in a few minutes after I go back and add them :) (thanks for the nice note & taking the time to comment!)

      http://brooklyntweed.net/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_4&products_id=120

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    2. CalvinNovember 23, 2013 at 12:54 PM

      Thank you, so very much. I appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    3. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 23, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      same to you, Calvin :)

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  6. Lori annNovember 24, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    yay! another gorgeous knit. enjoy it's snugglyness! (someday i'll get my quill on the needles!)

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 24, 2013 at 10:21 PM

      thanks, Lori :) ~ we're gearing up for our New Year's KAL...you're welcome to join us again (if we can decide what to knit before then!)

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  7. karenNovember 25, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    it's beautiful and I love the colors you chose! You know that would match my wardrobe.....

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 25, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      thanks, Karen ~ I can see you in one of your many sweaters wrapped up in this too :)

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  8. PennyNovember 25, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Your Quill is quite an accomplishment, and I love the many ways you displayed it. We are just missing a photo shoot with you and Jason -- snuggled up. Maybe the next football game? I'm happy for you that it is finished. :)

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 25, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      I'll work on the photo with Jas, promise :)
      I'm happy it's finished too, Penny!

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  9. elnsNovember 25, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Absolutely beautiful and such a perfect time of year to be finishing a throw! I went to your project page (I'm impressed with such organized project pages, mine are all just glorified place holders ) and when I saw this in your notes, I just got to thinking how cool you must be!

    "…the one in which I lose my mind and decide bigger really is better…"

    Happy Knitting!

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 25, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      thanks for stopping by elns (and checking out my rav page ~ it gets more organized over time ~ after awhile you learn to answer the questions you get asked before people ask them about project info ~ I mostly do it to save myself some time since I'm not super speedy at returning notes!)

      happy knitting to you as well :)

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  10. HannahNovember 26, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Oh wow - what a stunning project, Steph - well done!

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  11. DonnaNovember 27, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    That is beautiful! I love the look of the bright colors with the brown. Great job!

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  12. UnknownNovember 27, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    eeek!! so lovely, Melissa, I love it!!! gah! it looks so cozy!

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    1. Melissa ~ twoknitwitNovember 27, 2013 at 7:18 PM

      Hi, Jesse!! Thanks ~ I need to downsize to bunny nuggets after this beast
      MOOOOOHAHAhahaha :)

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  13. Jessica SnellDecember 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    oh wow, those colors just POP. That is gorgeous!

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  14. LisaDecember 4, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    beautiful!!

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  15. Deborah HamiltonDecember 5, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I wouldn't have thought of putting those colors together, but it is absolutely beautiful!

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  16. Busy Bee SuzDecember 5, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    This is just gorgeous….beautiful work!!! I DO hope the snuggling is good too. :)

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