Knit by Jenna

I’m back! I haven’t posted to this account in over a year, and an awful lot of life has happened in that time. Last January, I finished this beautiful afghan blanket through to honor a family and their lost mother. It was such a privilege to help them with this!

I wanted a new pair of mittens for this cold snap, so I made them! ❄️
Pattern: Drifting Snow by Jerry Burch of
Yarn: (called Ramen Needles Yarn and Fiber at the time) Pho DK 100% merino wool
Colorway: Com Fest

My first FO (finished object) of 2022 was also my first time blocking, and more specifically, steam blocking! This technique involves pinning the FO to a foam mat in the desired shape and then steaming it. This relaxes the fibers and when they cool and dry they should stay the intended shape and size forever. Only works for acrylic yarns (other materials are blocked differently) and allegedly can only be done once!
I loved this pattern so much! Once I got the hang of it with the first complete leaf at the bottom, I didn’t have to look at the pattern at all the rest of the time! This blanket turned out quite a bit larger than I anticipated (nearly filled my 12 square foot blocking mats) but should definitely keep its recipient cozy for years to come. I didn’t snap a picture before I sent this blanket off in the mail, but the back is also just as pretty as the front!
Pattern: Leafy Lace Blanket 2 🌿 by Alice Kalush
Yarn: Heartland
Colorway: #132 Channel Islands

Starting something fun today!

Really loving my new knitting machine! I don’t plan on getting rid of the needles any time soon, but aren’t these quick knits adorable? And I made them all today!
Yarn: Ice Cream
Color: Blueberry
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