Thursday, March 22, 2012

Noro Hexagon Blanket



Currently on this mama's needles, the Bobby's Garden blanket knit up with Noro Kureyon. I haven't blocked it yet, but when I do i'm hoping it will lie flat and not pucker as much as the picture shows. Unless i'm doing something wrong- then knitters, feel free to share tips on how to knit a hexagon that lays flat! 
This is my first project using the famous Noro yarn, and though I love the unexpected color combinations and overall am satisfied, I have to say I thought the yarn would be a softer wool and a little 'stronger'.  The roving has broken on me a couple times, but perhaps i'm just pulling a little too hard as I adjust to using DPNs for the first time. 
Yes m'am, that's right! This is my first project using DPNs as well! I have avoided them for the past two years I've been knitting but have FINALLY decided to give them a go. And you know what- I caught on very quick and they aren't hard at all! I can't believe I've actually had nightmares about them...(slight exaggeration) The first needles I used were by Tulip and a terrrrrible purchase. I picked them up at a local craft store since the store didn't have the right sized Clover needles in stock. Within a few hours they were already splintering, and in a week I had to order new needles and throw those away. I purchased  Brittany needles to replace them and I am completely satisfied! I won't make that mistake again...
If you'd like to keep up with this project or any of my (many) other WIPs, check out my Ravelry page!

xo
Amanda

16 comments:

  1. I LOVe the hexagon craze that seems to be going around right now, and your yarn looks SOOO soft and lovely. I just want to reach out and touch it (does that sound strange!??!!? ~ sorry!)

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    1. Yeah, I know those little hexagon puffs are 'in' right now- but when I saw this pattern I just fell in love :) Thanks for stopping by the blog!

      xo
      Amanda

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  2. Beautiful colors! I can't wait to see the finished product. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you! I've never used such colorful yarn before, its a nice break from the usual white palette of mine :) Thanks for stopping by the blog!

      xo
      Amanda

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  3. This is so cute! I love it! I cant wait to see how it develops.
    -Nicole
    Knit, Nicole, Knit!

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    1. Thank you! Luckily these little hexagons are very addictive to knit, so the blanket shouldn't take too long :) Thanks for stopping by the blog!

      xo
      Amanda

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  4. This is adorable! Arghhh I wish I could knit lol

    :)
    xx

    http://daydreamfrenzy.blogspot.com/

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    1. You should pick up the needles and learn! The first time I tried to teach myself I failed miserably- but the second time around it was a piece of cake. I've only been knitting for about 2 years now and just love it!

      xo
      Amanda

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  5. It looks amaze! You should sell! I'd buy one :)

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    1. Thank you! I'd sell these if they didn't take so long to knit!

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  6. Oh I love the texture and the movement of it the way it is now, not flat!

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    1. hmmm... i'll have to keep that in mind- when it is a bit bigger I'll be able to judge if i like it wavy or flat better :)

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