Well Lordy sakes alive, looks like we got us a Finished Object! Would ya look at that.
Here it is - BF's Wedding Blanket, folded in half on the bed. It's really warm - I can attest to that as I've been knitting it for the past several weeks with it warming my lap.
BF was a little worried about it when I told him about my newly started Finish or Frog It group on Ravelry. He was dreading the potential act of watching me frog the entire blanket. Nope. Not me. Not this puppy. This here is a 100% genuine, certifiable Finished Object. Woohoo!
BF was so thrilled with his wedding gift that he decided to pose for his first blog picture ever. See him waving there under the blanket?
Here's a close-up of the wave. "Hi to all you knitters out there!" It's official. BF likes his wedding gift. And I managed to finish it before our first wedding anniversary. I'm quite pleased with that fact.
I like that myself! It's gorgeous! Gives me an idea for some yarn in my stash.
Posted by: madonnaearth | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 14:02
YEAH!!!!! Congrats on finishing the wedding blanket! And it totally counts as a wedding present if you finish it before the first anniversary. Same with any wedding present and same with any thank you cards. GREAT job!!
Posted by: Lynn | Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at 20:35
Three Cheers for You!
Hip, Hip, Hooray for You!
Posted by: Rebecca | Monday, January 05, 2009 at 05:46
That's gorgeous! I have to keep my projects small or risk not finishing them - someday I hope to work up to a whole blanket!
Posted by: JenEverAfter | Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 13:11
Very cool pose there BF! Picture us all waving back to you!
Congrats on the FO and the group!
Posted by: cathy | Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 13:11
It's beautiful! Nicely knit!
Posted by: Account Deleted | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 22:52
Woo-hoo! You go girl!
Posted by: kat | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 19:02
Um, looks great, but what the heck is all this "frogging" about? Have mercy on a poor foreigner.
Posted by: Adam | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 19:02
Yeah! I knew you could do it! It is beautiful! It's nice to "see" BF on the blog!
Posted by: Ellen | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 19:02
You're right on schedule. A bride has up to her first anniversary to send out thank-you notes, so a gift given before the first anniversary should be considered "on time", too.
It is lovely, and he certainly looked pleased in his photo. (Yes, he did...see that jaunty wave?) Congratulations!
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 11:11
Love it!! I had no idea you were so close to being finished. And there's still plenty of cold weather left this season to use it. Did you have any yarn left over?
Posted by: Wool Winder | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 11:11
Holy cow! That's quite an accomplishment! And it looks beautiful! Well done!
Posted by: Tempe | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 11:11
Beautiful!!!!! I love the color...
And isn't BF the handsomest BF ever... very photogenic! :)
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Michelle | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 11:11
Jennifer, it looks wonderful! You know according to manners maven Emily Post you have 1 year from the wedding date to give a gift. So, I'd say you are on time! :)
Posted by: Estella | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:31
Congrats on finishing the blanket! It looks wonderful & I'm sure will keep you both cozy for many years to come! :)
Posted by: Amy Artisan | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:31
Wow! It looks so beautiful! Now all you need is yet another major snow storm (if you need a reason), and you can cuddle together under that lovely blanket. I'm so glad you got it finished, and my, my, BF has such a handsome wave. He should show his hands and hair more often on the blog. ^_^
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:31
I had a feeling that was the FO you'd be finishing up. That's quite an accomplishment! I can't even imagine how soft and cuddly it must be.
Posted by: Karen | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:30
Congratulations! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: The Attic | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:30
It's beautiful, so worth the time -- and in time for this cold weather. Good for you, your first FFO (Finish Friday Object) for 2009. So what's next?
Posted by: Lisa | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:30
Let me be one of the first to congratulate you! We've all waited patiently to see the finished object and it was well worth the wait! You did a beautiful job!
Posted by: Trudy | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:30
Excellent way to start the finish or frog it new year! Handsome guy you have there!
Posted by: Teresa C. | Saturday, January 03, 2009 at 08:30