I'm eternally optimistic.
I'm pretty sure that given my current rate of progress, I am fully capable of having the Barn Raising Quilt I'm knitting for Miss Princess completed by the time she leaves for college in, oh, about, six years. Such confidence. But then again, was it really me that thought knitting a blanket on size 2 needles was a good idea?
Nonetheless, I adore this pattern and enjoy knitting the little squares, although I'm far too ADD to stick to just one square at a time. I like to keep them in different stages of development.
This square in KPPM is turning out to be a favorite. I'm trying to insure a good mix of light and dark squares and different colors without being too intentional about it, so I'm randomly pulling yarn out of my stash of sock leftovers but trying to insure that if it's blue one square I'm on to green the next time.
This is some Elliebelly yarn, leftover from one of my favorite pairs of socks. And then I moved on to more KPPM, but in a much lighter value of colors.
This one is so new it's hard to see, but I think it's going to be a favorite. In fact, I'm thinking more of this yarn may be needed to knit a sweater for a friend's new baby that is on the way.
There is definitely something very pleasurable about knitting these wee squares that are simple enough to knit over coffee while talking with friends but have just enough going on to keep boredom from setting in.
And, while looking ahead to finishing it some day, I discovered a picture of my friend Susan's absolutely stunning finished quilt. Isn't she amazing? She used a crocheted edging on each square to create the outline.
And, Ellie will love it as she totes it off to college.
Even though it will take many hours to complete, the end result is stunning. I may have to start this myself! Hope you are doing well, Joyce.
Robin, let me know if you start it. I’ve got leftovers from some of my leftovers that are enough to knit full squares and I would be more than happy to share!