Sock blanket
Tamara is working on some knee socks using KP sock memories in Flower Power. I had made socks in this colorway awhile back, and offered her the leftovers. She declined, but the small ball still sits on my coffee table. While spinning this week, I saw it and an idea popped into my head – a blanket!
I normally don’t use a full ball of yarn when making socks. I usually end up with a decent amount of yarn leftover, but not enough for another pair or even a pair of kid socks (especially for my kid, who just got size 3 1/2 boots….). So I’m left with these little balls of yarn that seem to be multiplying in a drawer.
What my idea was, was to make a swatch, maybe 4×4, and then sew these swatches together. I’d have a warm blanket reminding me of the socks that I made, even when the socks were long gone. Maybe I could incorporate the stitch from the sock into the swatch to really remind me of which sock I had made.
I did some quick planning, and to get a decent size blanket, 50×60, I’m going to need a lot of swatches. But I make a lot of socks. I’m quite excited about this project….excited enough to start some swatches tonight…starting with that KP Flower Power.
Keep watching this space for progress.
Comments
Comment from LaBean
Time: January 23, 2007, 4:38 pm
YAYYYYYYY Sock Blanket!!
Comment from Christine
Time: January 24, 2007, 5:11 pm
Karen–a size 3 1/2 shoe?? Oh MY! He’s the same age as my oldest!! Hope all is well.:)
Comment from turtlegirl76
Time: April 19, 2007, 11:36 am
I’ve been thinking of doing this as well. Log cabin style I think.
Comment from spin
Time: June 30, 2007, 9:27 am
Oh what a great idea!!!!! Can’t wait to see it!
Comment from Laura
Time: July 27, 2007, 10:33 pm
What a cool idea 
Comment from Candece (Jodi’s Friend)
Time: February 26, 2009, 5:22 pm
Karen…. you are AWESOME! I just browsed your website. I absolutely adore the little baby knit sweater. OMG, you’re really making me want to get out there and knit. (If only I could afford it!)
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