Monday, April 27, 2015

Giraffes All In A Row

I knitting finished my little giraffe blanket. I washed it before blocking and was a bit fed up that there was some orange colour run. I rinsed the orange yarn after dyeing and the water was perfectly clear. Luckily it's not too obvious, I'll have to live with it.

One of the ducks flew from the house to the pan this morning. So exciting! We haven't seen the others for a while, but I'm wondering if they're already flying and don't need us any more. I like to think so anyway.
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  1. UshaApril 27, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Jane.. soooooooo cuuuute and war,m
    Colors are perfect for the season ??
    very cuddly gift.

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  2. Margarets designer cardsApril 27, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Lovely blanket, I hope next time you wash it no orange comes out.
    Margaret

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  3. God's KidApril 27, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Awesome blanket!!! :) So adorable!!! :)
    Maybe laundry soap causes the color to run, where plain water didn't??

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    1. Jane McLellanApril 27, 2015 at 7:09 AM

      Yes, you could be right. I should've washed the skein in soap too.

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    2. FoxApril 27, 2015 at 12:55 PM

      Vinegar or is it salt that is upposed to set colour... Maybe both?

      The blanket is fabulous! Your work, once again, is unique and inspiringly creative. : )

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  4. muskaanApril 27, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Very cute :-D
    Love the texture in the main body !

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  5. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeApril 27, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    It looks wonderful! I'm sure it's disappointing that some of the color ran, but it's still a fabulous blanket!

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  6. MaureenApril 27, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    If you washed it in warm water with pure soap, then sadly it will have run; cold water doesn't, but we usually do wash fine woollens in warm water, at least I do! Never mind, the blanket is lovely and looks very squishy and soft
    . Good news about the duck.

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  7. AnonymousMay 2, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    A beautiful blanket, the pattern has turned out lovely, it is a shame about the colour run but from what I can see it hasn't spoiled it!

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