... and I'm having a blast with it. I can't believe how much I missed knitting, or figure out why it took me so long to get back to it. Well, yeah, okay - that part I kind of get. With the chaos that was The Move, I'd pretty much lost track of it all.
But regardless, the obsession is back, and it's fantastic. I noticed, though, that this blanket was knitting up a lot more 'solid' and firm than the one I made for us, and then I figured out why. The yarn calls for a size 8 needle, and I believe that's what I used for ours. But when I started this one, for no reason I can figure, I simply went and got my bamboo size 6 circular, and started it. Well, you can knit this yarn on a size 6, but it gives it a pretty solid construction. Not as drapey and 'flow-y' as ours.
I debated on frogging it and starting over on the larger needles, but decided not to. It is a baby blanket, which I'm hoping will be used for at least the first several years of the kid's life - sturdy enough to toss in the car for travel, or throw on the ground for play. So perhaps being a little more 'solid' will be a good thing.
Although for the next one I may try a size 7 and see if I like it better.
Speaking of knitting, I found the most awesome knitting website ... Ravelry. It's hard to explain and would only interest a knitter, but if you happen to be one, check it out.
Okay, I'm cheating ... better get back to work.
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