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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

the 30th knit blanket

January 6, 2015

Last year, while I was knitting my 29 blankets, I knitted one extra (I think it was number 19). I didn't have enough of two yarns colors at the house and I was wanting to knit so I just started adding scrap yarn together. Of course, then I ran out of scrap yarn and had to go buy more to actually finish this blanket.

Originally, I thought I'd sell it as one of the 29 but then realized that would be so random. 28 striped blankets and then this one! This random one! #odd.

So I kept it aside and powered through the remaining blankets. And then sold them in November.

This one is still special to me though. I love the look. I love the warm color palette. I love the crazy changing yarns.

Like all the blankets, this was knit with simple back-and-forth garter stitch on size 15 needles. (I did 60 stitches per row if you want to make your own.)

Today, I'd love to give this blanket away to a reader. Just leave a comment… tell me your favorite post from 2014 and/or how long you've been reading my blog and I'll pick a random winner from the comments by the end of the week. Open to anyone, in the US or International.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED : According to random.org, the winner is Michelle who posted at 6:12AM on 1/6

Thanks for reading!

Posted in get crafty, yarn projects

1,104 responses to “the 30th knit blanket”

Piro

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for 1 year exactly:) and may favorite posts are the around here ones.

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Ashley Licari

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise! You are so inspirational and normal, so thank you for existing. I have been reading your blog now for over 2 years, thanks to my bestie Danielle Mapes of lovefrommi.com. The post that sticks out most for me from 2014 is the black-and-white photo post you wrote. I know it’s so simple but reading it really made me breathe easier when it comes to choosing photo edits! Happy 2015 and may you shake it up every day!

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Valerie

January 6, 2015

I am always a big fan of your reading roundups & loved your post about how reading has impacted your life!

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Elizabeth

January 6, 2015

Oh how I love this! And thank you for sharing how you made it because I have those size needles and have been wanting to make a couple for my daughters. I have been reading your blog for three years (I think) and your Make29 is by far my favorite series you have done. I realize that is more than one post, but ya know. 🙂 I am beyond excited for your work book. Can’t wait for it to come out!
Warmly,
Elizabeth

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Stephanie

January 6, 2015

Amazing gift! Thanks for the opportunity! I have been an avid follower of your blog for at least 4-years now (I’ve lost count) and I couldn’t possibly pic a favorite post from last year. I have definitely enjoyed your adventures in knitting! Thanks again & Happy New Year!

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sheetal

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading for at least a couple of years, if not more! I know the ups and downs of being married to a resident and appreciate your honesty, creativity, and excitement for life! 🙂

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J3SS1C4

January 6, 2015

It’s not easy to choose just one post from the year! I love so many! I think it would probably be your decorating posts and business posts overall though. Love the story of how you started working for yourself and evolved you business! I’ve been reading your blog for about 4 years now (and when I discovered it, I went back through ALL of your archives as well!)
Thank you for the chance to win 🙂

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Amy O

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise! I’ve been reading the blog since the summer of 2012, and I’ve loved seeing your journey it’s been amazing! My favourite post (can I say feautre 🙂 ) has definetley either been the E + e photos or the Dear Ellerie letters, they were just so beautiful and something I would love to do for my kids when I grow up. Love your blog so much, visit everyday! Your journey has been inspirational and I cannot wait for the planner 🙂

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Jane

January 6, 2015

Hello! I’ve been reading your blog since before Ellerie was born. It has been lovely to share your journey with you as I read your posts. I love having handmade blankets and quilts at home, such a beautiful picture of being wrapped in and comforted by something that has been lovingly made by hand. This blanket is gorgeous and would be such a treat to whoever wins! Thank you for generously opening this to OS participants too!

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Emily Gray

January 6, 2015

I started reading your blog when you were pregnant with Ellerie. I found out soon after that I was pregnant with my daughter so I loved getting a bit of a sneak peek into what pregnancy might look like a few months down the road, as well as what it was like having a newborn. I’m not sure I’ve ever commented but I really appreciate how warm and personal you are.

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Natalie

January 6, 2015

Thank you for the chance! I’ve been reading since just after Ellerie was born. My second dAughter was born in July that same year. And your dear Ellerie letters were very inspiring.

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alli cherry

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise!
I found your blog in 2010 in the flurry of getting engaged and planning party invites. At the time, I was working at Paper Source & thought it was so cool that you had worked there too! “Wedding Wednesdays” we my favorite feature on your blog.
Your blog continues to be so inspiring to me. It’s the perfect combination of daily life, great design, goal setting, an adorable baby, and Parks & Rec references 🙂
Your strength as a mother & creative business owner has been so beautiful to see and read about. It inspires me to be strong & go after my dreams & goals too!
& I can’t wait for the Get to Work Book!! You have no idea 🙂
I’ve had so many different blogs that I’ve read over the years. This one has been
Your blog is consistent. It’s inspiring. You blog about everyday life & projects in the most beautiful way.

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Katie

January 6, 2015

Hello! I LOVE this blanket and pretty much any post about goal setting (I cannot wait for your planner to be launched). I actually quoted you and your blog in an interview for a managerial job that I applied for last year, you were my example of an inspiration, a similarly type A personality and someone as keen as me on setting goals. I got that job by the way and they actually went away and listened to your podcast.. Yay!

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Robin

January 6, 2015

I started reading almost 4 years now. You were still making mini books…before Project Life days. This year I have loved so many posts. Love reading about you and your daughter and how life is changing. You inspire me to do more with my time instead of wasting it! Love the blanket!

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annalee

January 6, 2015

Thanks for the giveaway! I have been reading your blog for about 2 years now. I found you when my son was about 6 weeks old and I was stuck on the couch during a marathon nursing week with him! My favorite posts from 2014 were each of your Make29 posts. It has been great to follow along while your business and ideas have taken off!

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Kathleen

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise, I’ve been reading since Ellerie was born. I’ve enjoyed following along!

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Kimi

January 6, 2015

How fun! That’s my kind of eclectic design! I’ve been reading your blog for about 3 years. I’ve learned a lot and appreciate your sharing! Your goal setting, sharing the background on WDS and coffee! Also fun to E & e posts.

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joanne p

January 6, 2015

OMG i love that blanket. While i’m reading this i’m like, I hope she gives it away, hehe. Seriously, i love your blog, its one of the 4 i read everyday:) Its hard to pick just one post because you’ve had such an amazing year with Make 29 and all the awesome DIYs. I think my favorite is the series of blog posts you did on how you got here, just breaking it down for us. That was kinda amazing, the journey and then sharing your family story and ellerie, just awesome. Can’t wait to see what 2015 has in store for you! and for us readers. Oh and I love that you started podcasting, so valuable. Can I also just say since I’m spilling my guts here that I always appreciate that you keep your prices reasonable, like when you were selling stamps they were affordable and you weren’t charging like $20 which totally made me want to buy $20 worth anyways but seriously you on on point with the price point,ha.

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Renee Trubai

January 6, 2015

It’s beautiful! I adore the colours too.
I personally think you should keep it, a cosy little reminder of ‘when you were 29’. But sweet of you to want to give it away. x

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Kelly

January 6, 2015

love this blanket…the randomness is perfect! I’ve been reading your blog for five years and haven’t missed a post. love your style of writing and all the awesome inspiration you provide. happy 2015!

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Megan A.

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading for 2-3 years, and don’t ask me to pick a favorite, there are too many!

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Stefania

January 6, 2015

Thanks for letting overseas readers partecipate at this giveaway!
I’m Italian and I’ve been following your blog for years, since before you got married, when you were working at the paper store 🙂
Yours is one of the few blogs left that I still read everyday, without missing any post. I love it although I’m not into DIY or crafting… but reading only about people like me would be boring, don’t you think?
I really admire you and your attitude and my favourite posts are those about planning and getting things/goals done (goes without saying that I am terrible at it). And who doesn’t like some cute Ellerie?

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Jess

January 6, 2015

What a dream it would be to win it! I love your posts about goals. They’re most inspiring to me. ❤️

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Brianna S.

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for probably about a year and a half now, I first found it through A Beautiful Mess. Since then it has survived many purges of my Bloglovin’ feed because you always post such quality content. Your pictures are beautiful, your posts inspiring, and your love for your family and your craft is so evident. Thanks for continually putting forth such great content!

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Emily Wachelka

January 6, 2015

Oh wow! I would love to win this special blanket. I just recently discovered your blog (a few months ago) and it really is one of my favorites. I often think of you as I work on a craft project that isn’t turning out perfectly because you have taught me that that isn’t the point!

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Shelby

January 6, 2015

This blanket is so cool. I think my favorite post this year was the wrap up. The design of it just spoke to me. I don’t know how many years I’ve been reading, at least 4. But I do know this. Yours is the only one i subscribe to email RSS feed for and it’s the only one I read every single day.

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Jordan

January 6, 2015

Oh yay! I’ve been reading your blog since you were pregnant, and my favorite posts are your quilts 🙂

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Kristie Shreffler

January 6, 2015

Love, love, love it! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Grace

January 6, 2015

This has easily become my favorite blog over the past few years- you have fantastic content and have such a “real” voice when you write. Keep it up- and thanks for the giveaway!

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jenn

January 6, 2015

i’ve been reading since you lived in Maryland! We were probably neighbors as I lived in the Bethesda/Rockville area at that time too! My fave post is, of course, your WDS speech.

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Kelly

January 6, 2015

This is so so beautiful, Elise! I love your blog! You’re an inspiration!

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Caitlin

January 6, 2015

Elise, I’ve been reading your blog since I found it Google searching “Orange and Gray Weddings.” 🙂 After one click I was hooked! I love your blog for creative inspiration and also your home styling ideas. And in 2014, I loved that you started the E and e series. It’s so cute to see what Ellerie is working on as your intern!

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Erin Conrad

January 6, 2015

This is gorgeous. Love blankets, love this one. The very first post of yours that came to my mind when you posed the question was your giant weaving. I think that’s my favorite. It inspired me to make one of my own and to incorporate more than just yarn. It turned out pretty cool!

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Patsy C

January 6, 2015

I have been reading your blog for about 4 years now! my favorite posts in 2014 were your project life posts and your Ellerie posts. It’s been fun to watch your interests and business grow and change! Thanks for the chance to win.

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Michal Lynn

January 6, 2015

An Internet friend of mine shared your blog with me because of my obsession with Project Life and I am forever grateful. Your blog and your business has inspired me in a billion ways. I really loved reading your business story. I think it’s great that you share the plans you’ve made, the ones that worked and the ones that haven’t. Your honesty is so refreshing and, even better, empowering!

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Sara L

January 6, 2015

I found your blog when I bought the Seafoam edition of Project Life right after it came out. Love your positive approach to things, your creativity, and your funky mid-century home! (And the smiliest little girl on the planet, of course – except when she met Santa 🙂
Love this blanket, gorgeous colours, and I couldn’t knit one to save my life so it’d be fun to win one!

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Claire

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog since I first followed a link to your posts about putting together the Seafoam Project Life kit (so… a little over 2 years now!) and I think my favorite series (I can’t pick just one!) of posts from 2014 is your “Small Business Story” series. I love the behind the scenes peek, but also the “big picture” element to it.

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Amanda

January 6, 2015

What a truly snuggly blanket- I love the autumnal stripes 😀
I must admit to being a new reader after finding a link to your blog on an Australian project life site in December. I’ve just taken the project life plunge and am soaking up the inspiration so far 😀 Happy 2015 to you!

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Hannah

January 6, 2015

I’m sort of embarrassed to be gushing like a fangirl for a minute, but one of my goals for 2015 is to be more engaged and more visible so I’m finally going to leave a comment! I’ve been reading for a few years. I found you while I was searching for some Project Life inspiration, and I ended up binge-reading through your archives that weekend.
I LOVE that you are a writer and that you care about how your copy is crafted & edited. I love your photos. I love that there is an eclectic mix of stuff you blog about: crafting, home projects, business, coffee, wardrobe, motherhood, but there is still editing and curating of your content, so the variety is still streamlined. I love following your small business journey (and I loved the series this year). I love that you’re a Navy family. I love that you’re a doer – you say things out loud and then you make them happen. I continue to be inspired in big ways and in little ways by your story and also by seemingly random bits of gold I find on your blog.
This year, I have really loved the E & e series and the film photos of Ellerie. And as an example of the random tidbit from your blog that has made a big impact on my life, in one of your weekend links, you shared an article where a guy wrote about how he used passwords to impact change in his life. That really moved me, and I’m so glad you shared it.
I want to see more progress on your house, so I’m hoping the house-related goals on your list for this year make it on the blog!
Hugs & a big thank you for all the positive energy and inspiration you send into the internet, from a first time commenter!!

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Devin

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for about four years! I love all of the post about your garden and succulents. It inspires me to get planty!

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Michelle Stinehart

January 6, 2015

This is so beautiful! I think I’ve been reading for 4 years now. My favorite posts of the year were the e & e posts. My name is Michelle, and my daughter is Emerson. I’ve been thinking of doing some M & Em posts. 🙂

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Noelle

January 6, 2015

I just stumbled across your picture of this blanket on Instagram and I absolutely LOVE it!! It is gorgous! I have a 7 month old that would snuggle up to this blankie quite nicely:)

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Laura

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading since 2012, I was doing long distance with my now fiance and you inspired me to just keep pushing forward!

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Iska

January 6, 2015

Gosh, I have been following you for a long time – well before little e was around. Love the E and e post from August – so sweet – love the contrast. The blanket is beautiful and so is your writing.

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emilee

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise!
I’ve been reading for 3 years and love your blog! My favorite posts are the “dear ellerie” and the “e/E” I also loved your business story series. Super inspiring!

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Debbie

January 6, 2015

I am ALWAYS moved by your Dear Ellorie letters. Your mothers heart touches my mothers heart. There is something so deep, real, an precious that is universal to us mommy’s. I am a grandmother of 3 little girls with another babe to come. They are Ellories generation. I’m thrilled and so happy to see this universal yet personal love that is in you all as mom’s. Much grace to each of you as you share love with your babes. A generation of awesomeness!

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Michelle Merrick

January 6, 2015

Hi! I loved watching your speech at WDS (although maybe doesn’t count as blog post???) and reading the small business story series. I think I’ve been reading for 3ish years.

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Lesley

January 6, 2015

Wow! What a treat. I love your DIY posts and was really inspired by your WDS speech. Not to mention how fun it’s been to watch Ellerie change and grow.
Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous blanket.

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lindsay

January 6, 2015

ohoh! pick me!!
I’ve been a reader since 2012 I think. I’ve especially loved reading all of your baby posts with Ellerie, as we began pregnant at the same time (my daughter was born 05/28/13).
Beautiful blanket – you are so so talented.

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Maria

January 6, 2015

What a beautiful blanket! My favorite post of yours, (or series actually) was the big E & little e ones. Here’s to a creative 2015!

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