Well, I did it! I finished my very first giant, mega, extreme knitting project. I made those huge PVC pipe knitting needles I talked about earlier and I knit a very large merino wool top roving blanket. It was no easy feat. I was using muscles I didn’t even know I had and I even broke out in a sweat. It actually felt like exercise…..like a decent work out. I’m pretty satisfied with the final results. In fact, I’ve decided I enjoyed knitting the blanket enough so I could sell these conversation pieces. The first photo I put on Facebook got a lot of attention and there were several doubters who thought my picture was photo shopped. I assured them that it really was me in that bed knitting with giant knitting needles are wool!! I still have a lot to learn. I was told I would get a king sized blanket out of 10 pounds of wool but I only got half that size. I’m thinking that maybe I should have divided the wool into two sections to get twice the blanket. I’m definitely going to try that with the next blanket and I’ll let you know how it goes. In the meantime, click here to order the blanket in several different sizes. The Hampton Beach Giant Wool Roving Blanket in cream
Wow! That is absolutely stunning! Kudos to you for following through and getting it done 🙂
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Thank you pkcacciola!! It is something I have wanted to do for a few years now so I’m glad I made the investment in the materials. That was the MOST painful part : )))
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That is amazing! Looks like quite a work-out 🙂
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Thank you Deborah. It really is exercise!!
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I really love the concept of giant knitting. I, myself learned how to knit just last year.
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Hope you are loving knitting- I sure do!!!
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Wow! I love the blanket you made. It looks so cozy. I have never seen knitting needles so huge. Where do you buy them? And where do you buy the special yarn? Is there a name for this kind of yarn?
I would love to try this one day💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💃💃💃💃💃💕💕💕💙💙
Annie🌺
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At first I was so excited seeing the pictures that I did not read the details in the post. I will find out more about this and try💃💕💙
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So glad you like the blanket!! I really hope you can knit one someday 😊
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Thank you. I hope so too. I think your house is lovely. All the beautiful wood seems soothing and grounding.
Enjoy your beautiful blanket. Looking forward to more crafts from you. 💃💕
Annie
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Awww- that is so kind of you to say. Living in a log cabin has been a life long dream of mine and to finally have that dream come true at the age of 50 is surreal! Thank you so much!!
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I will be 50 in March. Maybe one day I will live in a log cabin too. I think they are artistic and inspiring.
Take care,
Annie
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I hope your wish comes true!!!
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There’s a question I’ve always wanted to ask about these giant blankets: do they pill with time? I get the idea there’s a good chance of that happening, because in essence this is knitting with roving (no twist) as opposed to yarn (with twist)… It looks gorgeous, though! Goes so well with the rest of the decor 🙂
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I’ve been told they do. I have one I keep in an upstairs loft that doesn’t get much traffic. I look at it more as decor/conversation piece/work of art more than a functional, everyday, useful blanket. Thanks for stopping by!!
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Ah, got it! It does indeed make a wonderful statement piece. If my cat saw that, he’d be all over it. Enjoy a snuggly Sunday!
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And to you as well Leonor!
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Ahhh I’m really looking into giant knitting at the moment – I want to replace our old sofa with something that’s just nicer and a bit quirky
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You should definitely give it a try. It’s an experience!!
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I’m trying to persuade other half to make a sofa out of salvaged doors which I could upholster with giant knitting
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That sounds like a cool idea- i’d love to see it!!
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This is such a great idea! I’m going to college in the fall and I’m going to need one of these! Was it an expensive project?? I see you can get one at Free People for $900!! Hopefully this is a less expensive DIY.
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It’s about $100-$200 just for the materials but if you made a smaller size and half the thickness (which I recommend to keep the weight down) you could make it for less. Best of luck to you!! 💗
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I’m impressed! This is amazing!
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Thanks a bunch!!!!
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It’s wonderful and you’re a much better woman than I.
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Thank you- lol!!!!!
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That is amazing! I did arm knitting last year (very awkward when someone knocks at the door halfway through a row!) and love the look and feel of the large stitches, but your blanket is something else – just gorgeous!!! Where do you find wool big enough though? Xxxx
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I’ve been wanting to try arm knitting!!! Thank you for your kind post 😊. I believe I bought my unspun wool roving from Sheep Shed Studio and some from an EBay seller 💗
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Stunning! I am amazed at the size of the yarn. Good job!
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Thank you so much for your kind words! 💗
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Always nice to connect!
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Great looking site too
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