08 February 2012

Drowning in Scraps!

As a second semester senior, I've finally realized that I am not only about to graduate, but I'm also about to move somewhere new.  At this point in my graduate school interviews, it could be right down the road or even halfway across the country.  I also realized that I have a lot of stuff, more specifically, I have a lot of fiber-related stuff.

Overall I would say that my actual stash isn't too impressive, especially not when compared to those who have posted in the Flash Your Stash 2012 Ravelry board.  But during my undergraduate years I have accumulated a large amount of scraps and would ideally like to use as much of that yarn as possible before the end of the year.

About a month ago I decided that I wanted to construct a blanket of some kind with those scraps, but I wasn't sure how I wanted to construct it.  Then I looked at this old family quilt (one of three that my great grandmother made) and was inspired to make a kind of patchwork blanket!


I haven't gotten too far yet, I'm frequently sidetracked in my other knitting projects, but whenever I want some mindless knitting this is my go-to activity.

Each square is around 5'' on each side, using seed stitch to give the blanket some texture. Already I'm starting to make a dent in my scrap collection!  This is also a lot of fun because I get to revisit yarns that I haven't worked with for a while.

11 comments:

  1. That quilt is beautiful! I definitely admire you for using seed stitch for your squares. Seed stitch is probably my least favorite knit stitch.

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  2. Do you plan on putting hand spun into it also? What about 'decent' fibers? ie I have some scraps of cotton/tencel but I'm not sure how those would work in a blanket. Very good idea though. Kinda reminds me of the dishcloths I was making and should work on again...

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  3. First off, I love that quilt. I would love to have the patience to cut and sew all those pieces. Gorgeous! Secondly, I love the idea of a scrap fiber blanket, that's a great way to use up your stash. I've often thought of making a block blanket, however I am slightly put off by the idea of sewing all those squares together. How will you do it? I can't wait to see how it progresses!

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  4. I just love your quilt top! I quilt too as well as the knitting and spinning and I have fallen in love with your little scrappy triangles - I may have to have a go at one myself! :)

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  5. Great idea :) It'll be a blanket of memories of things you've made as well as using up scrap stash!

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  6. Great idea. I have a bin full of scrap yarn that is desperate to be turned into a similar project. P.S. I really love your quilt!

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  7. Yeah to graduating soon, I hope you get to move somewhere you really want to.
    Now on to those beauties....love the quilt! Those seed squares are a perfect idea for using up scraps, I may copy you.;)

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  8. I have so many yarny scraps that I'm trying to work my way through, so I feel your pain! Good luck with the blanket.

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  9. How exciting ... I work at a college and always love the second semester of senior year. It's poignant and liberating all at once. Your stash-busting idea is perfect and I can imagine how beautiful this blanket is going to be.

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  10. I love it! Looks like using up scrap yarns for blankets is the thing to do!!!

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  11. Love the quilt. I've added it to my "idea file."

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