KNITmuch Issue 12

The finished measurements for each blanket, not
including the fringe are:
10 dpi
• 278 Warp Threads, 328 Weft Rows
• 42½” L x 25½” W before laundry
• 39¾” L x 24½” W after laundry
7.5 dpi
• 210 Warp Threads, 376 Weft Rows
• 45¾” L x 25¼” W before laundry
• 43” L x 24½” W after laundry.
The 10 dpi
created a slightly
thicker fabric
than the 7.5
dpi, but the real
difference is in
the overall look
of the two.
The 7.5 dpi
blanket has more
of a plaid or
color block look
to it, while the
10 dpi is more
subdued in the
weft lines with
the warp more
prolific creating
a vertical stripe
look. I’m quite
pleased with
both of them
and they are
incredibly soft. The colors are really gender-neutral
making them perfect gifts for new babies.
I originally purchased my loom to help manage my
plentiful yarn stash. Weaving is so much faster than
knitting that I thought I could burn through some
stash, but you guessed it, I now have a weaving
stash as well. When I look at some yarns, I just can’t
The completed ensemble – Lagoon Wrap with diagonal stripes, Fresh Berries
Tee with horizontal stripes, and two color blocked woven baby blankets in
Equator – all made with Cotton Supreme Waves.
help but wonder, “what would this look like woven”.
I really enjoyed making these three projects and
showing how a self-striping yarn with long color
runs can be used for a variety of projects. By going
with smaller needle size, I was able to knit the Tee
and Wrap without hurting my hands. The yarn is so
soft that it was a pleasure to knit.
My ensemble is complete with the lovely petite
Fresh Berries Tee in Heliotrope, the Lagoon Wrap,
and two adorable baby blankets in Equator, all
made with Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves.
Each project
illustrates how
you can use
this self striping
yarn to creates
some beautiful
garments and
accessories.
With the long
color runs
available in 10
different colors
it’s sure to put
some brightness
in your summer
knitting (or
weaving)
projects.
If you don’t
have any Cotton
Supreme Waves
in you stash,
contact your
Local Yarn Store
(LYS) to see if they stock it, or if they can order it for
you. Many LYS’s are offering curb side pick-up or
mail orders, and the knitted patterns referenced in
this feature are all available online.
Stay safe and knit your isolation away. Soon we’ll all
be back to strutting our knitwear in public.
Cindy O'Malley
cindooknits.blogspot.com
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