Hap Hap Hooray

Overzealous yarn overs have been conquered, Hap is now finished!

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Hap Blanket by Ysolda Teague
1.75 skeins Countrywide 12 ply light grey, 0.75 skein Countrywide 12 ply dark grey
9mm needles
Started: September 2009
Finished: November 2009
Ravelryed here

As predicted, the hot days have started so it’s unlikely Hap will be used for quite some time. Having said that, I do live in a city where I once got sunburnt and hailed on in the same day in December some years ago. The blanket did get a quick test run, and it’s very warm and surprisingly large.

I was hopeful that this would be one of two Haps with this yarn; this one, and another with the colours reversed. Unfortunately I underestimated the amount of yarn required for the border. As I haven’t seen this yarn elsewhere (one of the few drawbacks of picking up yarn at op shops), only one Hap will be made with this yarn.

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The border was pretty arduous, even with 9mm needles. The rows are long, and one small mistake can take a long time to frog and fix. There’s no denying though that the border makes the blanket, so the slight tedium is worth it.


5 Responses to “Hap Hap Hooray”

  1. Michelle Says:

    That is so beautiful! Countrywide was available at Spotlight this winter last – maybe check on Ravelry or ask at ACS?

  2. Rachel Says:

    Emma, this is sooo gorgeous. I can’t believe it only required such a small amount of wool. Well done!

  3. Christine Says:

    Your hap looks great! I love the colours–good inspiration for the one I will (someday) knit.

  4. Gretel Says:

    Lovely!!

  5. bells Says:

    it looks simply fantastic. I must make one. NOW.

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