Baby Blanket
This was my first "from scratch" project from design to end product. Since my loom's weaving width is only 26", I wove twice the length I wanted and then sewed the two pieces together, matching the pattern to keep the seam undetectable. Finished just in time as the baby entered this world on Tuesday morning!
My First Blanket with Twill
This blanket had no plan other than the plain twill that was on the loom. I changed direction of the twill at will and just had fun. This blanket has brought a lot of joy and comfort...since the 70's!
4-Sided Fringe Plaid Baby Blanket
The above measurments are w/o the 5" fringe on all sides. This is woven and tied while still on the loom. When the blanket comes off the loom you only need to tie off the fringe attached to the front tie on beam. I also wove a small car blanket on the remanding warp. Measurments to come. Blanket was threaded 2 threads per dent based on 15 epi (so 30 threads per 1). Worked best to wind double. I doubled the height of the block to make them larger. Make sue you have a strong thread to wrap your fringe around. I used a shoe lace tied to back and front beams. This is a Yarn Barn of Kansas pattern.
MT25 Blanket
Fits full size bed. Made in three panels with some worsted weight acrylic. Will go to church's homeless mission.
Blanca Blanket
My sister's dog, Blanca, is a Great Pyrenees. The off-white weft is a handspun 50/50 mix of Blanca's fur (from frequent groomings!) and Merino wool. The blanket is done in plain weave and is two panels sewn together to fit a full size bed. Even the cats like the "dog" blanket!
Lily Sugar&Cream Baby Blanket
This blanket uses Lily Sugar & Cream crochet yarn, woven from 12 donated skeins in a variety of colors. Each 2.5 oz skein holds 120 yards. It was quite challenging to come up with a pleasing pattern with the colors I was given. Two of my guildmates supplemented from their stash to help make sure I didn't run out. I tried to minimize the bright red. It didn't seem to fit with the other muted colors, but works nicely in a "limited" engagement. The final crib blanket should be 36" x 52", sett at 8 epi in plain weave, with a 15% take-up and shrinkage allowance. It will be donated with a handmade toy to a local organization that serves needy families.
