Christening Blanket

 

I finished it! After my last post about how to end the shawl and where to end the shawl, I decided to just cast off after doing many rows of the texture stitch. I didn't even do a fancy edging - I didn't have the energy left to choose one and I still had the problem of running out of the second skein of yarn. I used yarn from my stash and made do with what I already owned.

I loved knitting this christening blanket. Do you remember me wondering about the blanket size after blocking? Well, after casting off I think the unblocked width was 35 inches. After blocking the width was 51 inches. I was pretty excited about that. I also wonder how big would the blanket be if I continued with the rest of the charts???

How are your projects coming along?


Comments

  1. BonnyJune 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    Congratulations on that beautiful christening shawl! The lace is really lovely and it certainly seems big enough. I can only imagine the size if you had done all the charts; it would have been big enough for several babies at once!

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  2. AsKatKnitsJune 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM

    Gorgeous, Karen! Wow, just wow! That is really going to be a treasured piece! And I am agreeing with Bonny on the size if you had continued!

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  3. VeraJune 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM

    What a grand finish Karen! Your Christening Blanket is just so beautiful (I do love the two shades of yarn together). The lace is gorgeous. A stunning heirloom!

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  4. MonicaJune 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM

    It's beautiful! What a keepsake that will make!

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  5. AnonymousJune 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM

    It's beautiful, Karen! What memories to share on the creation of this Christening Blanket! Marta

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  6. Joyful in His PresenceJune 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM

    I do not currently have a project going...HOWEVER, your finished project is absolutely stunning, Karen. Oh my goodness! You, my friend, have a gift. xx

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  7. MaryJune 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM

    What a beautiful finish, Karen! Everything about it seems perfect ... and I know the new little one will be doubly blessed to be wrapped in it (as will future siblings and generations)!

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  8. Mary KirklandJune 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM

    Congratulations on finishing it. It came out so ncie.

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  9. DeeJune 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the center medallion.

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  10. JaneJune 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM

    What an heirloom you have created. I love the darker shade around the outer edge. All of the motifs are beautiful and it looks perfect. What a lucky little babe to have you for a grandmother.

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