Here is a shot as we just keep repeating those last twelve rows until we get the blanket almost the size we want it.
When you are about sick of knitting this thing and you want to pull your hair out and swear you will never knit another blanket, repeat rows 1-6 and then bind off.
And no, if u just started this blanket,you aren't there yet. ;0)

We are moving right along now. Your first ten rows are finished and it is looking good!
Here is a picture of the next six rows added on. And the pattern:

R11: K6 *P7: K3 to last 6 sts, K6
R12: Knit across
Repeat these two rows 2 times more.

Now it's starting to take shape.

The first ten rows are on.
I always get antzy when I pit on the first row. Especially when I have this many sts. It's always great when you get there and realize you don't have to frog.
So,here we go off at a snails pace!

R1: K3, P3, K7, P3, to last 3 sts, K3
R2: And all even numbered rows,K
Repeat R's 1&2 4 times more.

Any easy way to keep up with your rows is when you have finished all ten rows you will have 5 ridges in your K7 sections,on your right side row.
If anyone is knitting along,post a pic of your progress.

The yarn is bought for Ma'Leah's blanket. I chose this yarn for a couple or reasons.
One, it is machine washable. Mothers nowadays don't have the time to have to hand wash anything. And as often as babies things need washing,well,this was the most sensible solution.
Second,this was the prettiest and softest yarn Wally World had that I liked.
Now it's time to CO.
With my size 8 needles,I will he casting on 179 sts.

Great day with Rita! Lunch and some good chat time. And as I have been saying all along....Ma'Leah looks just like me.....see. she is such a sweet girl.

Is this not the firearm set of coffee mugs!,

From MiMi and pawpaw think she'll figure out what it is?

I am so rockin' this new necklace! Isn't it awesome!

Testing ping

Blog Contest Coming...

There is going to be a blog contest going on over at Knittinfun Blog
The winner will be receiving 8 new skeins of yarn from my stash, plus a pattern!
Don't forget to check back often as the contest will be starting soon!
I will be posting another free pattern for you also, as soon as the camera batteries charge up.
A great bath cloth that is soft and durable. So don't miss out! Check back soon.

This weekend's patterns

Knit: Avita
Crochet: Baby Shorts
Matching Sweater
Socks: Maizy Ruffled Mother and Daughter Socks

Have a great week everyone!

This weeks links

I know I was lax last week in posting, my lists knew it too. But here I am and I have found some great patterns for this weekend.
Victoria (knitted bag)
Spring Baby Outfit (crochet)
Phineas Socks
Just in case you aren't on my lists I have news out of Iraq, well kinda.
Desire' was supposed to fly out to Kuwait on Thursday but the dust storms were so bad they grounded all flights. Everyone was working on trying to get them out and they were actually on a flight on Friday but a storm was coming and they had to put her back down. They had a flight set up for them today if they could get to Baghdad in time, that is all we know. We haven't heard from her yet today and we are taking this as a good sign that she will be calling soon from Kuwait and they will be able to be home on the projected date. FRIDAY! We will be making a four hour trip to get her and be there for the Welcome Home Ceremony. It is a long trip but it will be well worth it to see my baby girl back home again.
Pray for her safe and speedy return.

This weekend's Free Patterns

Here are the links I sent out to the groups today.
Crochet: Cute Prom Purse
Knitting: Felted Coasters and Hot Pads
Socks: Side Step Socks
Have a great weekend!

New Freebies for this week

I run three lists on Yahoo!
Knitpatterns
Crochetpatterns
Sockpatternsonline
You can join any of these groups by clicking on the name of the group. It will open your email program and send an email that will subscribe you to the group.
I send out an email, mostly every Saturday, with links to patterns I find around the internet.
Then I will also be posting the links here for anyone that doesn't receive the emails. Or can't get to their email at the moment.
So for this week we have:
Knitted Eggplant Tank Pattern
The Crocheted Banana Bay
These Awesome Caledonia Socks
I hope you enjoy this Saturday's Offerings.

Child's Regia Sock Pattern Added

My basic sock pattern done on one 12" circ has been added to the free patterns in the side bar.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it.
If you don't have it you can get it here
Adobe Acrobat Reader

House of Grands Cloth

Bernat Cotton Tots yarn
Size 4 needles (you need a realy dense fabric to help scrub out the ground in dirt)

K=Knit
P=Purl
Ktbl=Knit Through Back Loops

Cast On 35 sts

R1,3&5: K5tbl, P5, across
R2,4&6: P5, K5tbl
R7: K across

Repeat these 7 rows 8 times more.
BO on your last R7.
Wala! The bestest Grandkid scrubbing cloth ever made.

Spindlicity : Nordic Lights Socks

Nordic Lights Socks
These socks are absolutely awesome. If you are a brave soul, you can spin your own yarn. And I admire you if you do. Me, I am going to use what I have laying around.

The Lillian

Lillian Tank Top

The Complete Fabrication: Seamless Baby Kimono

The Complete Fabrication: Seamless Baby Kimono
Modeled by Bella Marie