Before I left for India, I invited some of my girlfriends to our place for some Law & Order viewing, knitting, and brunch. Yes. Law & Order. I am a full-blown Law& Order addict. I dont remember my life when I did not watch Law & Order (yes, thats how much I am addicted to the show). It is a different story that we did not watch any L & O at the party, because people were so into getting to know each other, knitting, and eating. But knowing that my friends are ready to put up with my quirky, weird mind is enough for me.
Suketu and Ami cooked up the brunch. It was so great and so yummy. Thank you very much. A big thank you to everyone who made it to our place...it was a celebration of many things meaningful to our lives.
At the party, Ami received her much awaited wedding present. In addition, she is leaving NYC for Austin in the end of August, so it is also a "cant wait to see you again" present.
From the get-go, I wanted to make a blanket. A gigantic, "I cant have enough of" kinda blanket. I looked at several crochet patterns, but nothing really made me happy. I did not want to make a million granny squares because I knew I would be seaming them together forever. Also, I had a particular idea in mind....I wanted something aesthetically unique (to suit Ami's taste) and with a modernistic construction (keeping in mind Nihar's ideas about home decor). So I just came up with my own design of one huge (60" x 60") granny square made with a neutral color (I used off-white).
After figuring out the basic math (coming from me, basic might be too strong a word), this blanket is a breeze. In my mind, I call this piece as the Law & Order Blanket. There are so many episodes of L&O in this blanket...each stitch has its own story. So many stories. I thought I would never finish, but L&O kept me going.
I am sooo happy with the way the blanket turned out. I am especially happy that Ami liked it. Her whole face lit up--what else can a crafter ask for. It was worth all the yelling, screaming, and cursing. Ami is my best friend and sister by day and my therapist by night. We have big dreams of one day living in the same city, giving up boring aspects of our lives, and lolly-gagging the hours with knitting, painting, and thinking of the next thing we would like to make with our hands.
Pattern: Law & Order Blanket (own design; pattern coming soon)
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm
Size: 60 inches x 60 inches
28 comments:
Yay !!! Way to go !!! It was awesome fun at the party and Ami's Blanket is truly gorgeous. Take Care
Have fun in india
And looks like party was a blast!
and what an awesome present!
and love big dreams you have.. Me too has a friend who shares such views.. we want to live next door to each other
Wow... your on the other side of the globe! I loved in Australia for a while and even tho it is an english speaking country it was still very different from the US of A!!! Have fun with your family! And the blanket is gorgeous!
oops... I mean I LIVED in Australia... what a typo!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! what a blanket!!!! that is amazing. Your friend is very lucky! Have a great time in India, and enjoy being home. btw- the quilt being given away is through a link on the sidebar of my blog - I messed up the link in the picture.
Hope you're having a nice time in India. That blanket is realy to get someone in order, it is beautifull.
The blanket is just so gorgeous!
Enjoy your trip.
STUNNING! The blanket is so amazing. I'm so happy to have a friend that has equal respect for crochet! She always gets the short end of the deal when up against her slutty friend knitting :)
even without L&O, the party was fantastic! the blanket is gorgeous and it's clear it was a true labor of love. :)
have a great time in Inida!
make that INDIA - I guess I'm so envious I couldn't even spell the country's name right. :/
Wow... I'm totally jealous... I've been struggling with a baby blanket for the past 2 months. I have now settled to complete a scarf that I started.
That's the evil side of me being jealous. The other side of me is so proud and happy that I have such a wonderful and inspirational crafter as my friend :)
You go girl!
The Blanket is beautiful and very cosy..... No wonder Ami became crazy when she saw it....
and Welcome back to INDIA
this is gorgeous!
Love, love, love this!!! It turned out so pretty... Can't wait for the pattern :)
First of all, have a great time in India! And the blanket? Sooo beautiful - what a lovely gift!
The blanket looks fantastic!! I am so sorry that missed your party. It looked like a great time.
that blanket is beautiful!!
im so sorry i missed the knitting party. wish i could of been there. hope you have a great time in india!! get in touch when you get back!
-erin.
How wonderful to be with your family again! I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit. I love the blanket! I've never thought about designing my own blanket. Just sweaters and other garments, mostly. Very cool.
Girl! I forgot you were already in India!! Skype me when you have a chance! THE BLANKET IS AMAZING!! You are one talented academic! love-amy
Rima,
Your L&O Blanket is breathtaking in it's beauty and simplicity. Keep up the great work.
Cat in PA
Welcome home, Rima!
And that's a lovely blanket! Simple and beautiful. L&O is woven into many of my knitting projects too - although I don't watch the new ones anymore. I love the ones with Claire, Jamie and Abby and I had a huge crush on Jack McCoy.
That blanket is stunning! What a gorgeous wedding present. I am also a L&O junkie :) And, WOW that you are back in India! Have a wonderful time and a safe trip home.
Yes and its ALL MINE!!! I am so very touched and honored by this fantastic gift. It really is the nicest, most gorgeously luxurious thing anyone has ever given me, let alone MADE just for me. Thanks again Reems!! We decided later that every time I have a baby, I'm going to give the blanket back to Reems and she is going to add another couple feet. Better start saving some of those DVR L&O episodes for later!
Wow--that blanket is huge! I hadn't realized the size. Thanks for posting those great pics. (I love knitting to L&O too!)
wow that is just gorgeous. would like to have the pattern for it. would like to make one each for my two children when they decide to marry.
That blanket is just gorgeous!! I would love to have the pattern for it to make as gifts!! What a wonderful thing.
How gorgeous and clever! If you happen to put together a pattern for this blanket, I would love to include you in our favorite granny square projects over favecrafts.com.
That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I'd love love love it if you would share your pattern!!!
That looks like such an amazing blanket!! wow!!
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