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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”

idil icten ozlu

January 7, 2015

I’ve been following you like more than two years now. And there werent’t any single day that i check out your blog. Maybe twice a day with hope that you post something new. I was witness of your business growth, your pregnancy, your motherhood, you moving into a new house and creating a whole new environment from scracth. I also read your archives till the first day ( yeah sometimes i have loads of speare time :o) ) so it’s been a journey for me too.. like i was next to you..like a friend – not a stalker dont get me wrong :)) – Anyway.. that could have been great if i receive sothing from you which could make all this journey is a real thing. Like you are really a person – coz sometimes i think you are a wonderwoman or somethingelse coz you manage tons of things done all by yourself! ( of course with tiny helps from the love ones but still..
have i said too much? anyway.. it’s been a pleasure to be with you for all these years.. thank you for sharing your journey with us..
Love,
Idil.

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Lindsay

January 7, 2015

I have been a daily reader for about two years. I first got hooked on your blog with your DIY post about your QBM booth backdrop a few years back. As time goes on, I love the small business insight and craft inspiration. And, now Wednesdays are my favorite days to drive to and from work — your podcast is the bee’s knees.

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Crissy Armstrong

January 7, 2015

what a fun idea to do a giveaway. was just adoring that blanket!
it is hard to choose a favorite post. i think my fave posts are about indoor gardening b/c i love plants and gardening and you make it seem so easy!
i’ve been reading your blog since you got married!! time sure flies.

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Elena S.

January 7, 2015

Hello from Italy. Been following you for 3/4 years now, and you never cease to inspire me.

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Jane B.

January 7, 2015

How in the world will I choose ONE post?!! That’s craycray, Elise. I loved watching the unfolding of the MAKE29 project. You are SO creative and SO inspirational. You make me want to make things! I think I’ve been reading your blog for 4 or 5 years, I’m not sure. What I do know is I love it! And I read it every day for a little inspiration. Thanks for making things like it’s your job, Elise. Oh, wait, it is!

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Amy

January 7, 2015

I think I first started reading after buying the Christmas paper/hole punch/ring scrapbook. (You had a good name for them and it has totally escaped me.) That was in 2008 probably. Reading the blog has just become a part of my day. My favorite this year is the December Make29. That type of goal setting is my favorite. I LOVE to cross things off a list!
My hubs is in the Navy, so your posts about Paul’s deployments have been especially salient. As we talk about having a baby this year, I worry about how often he is gone. You always come to mind because I think, “Other people have kids when their husbands are deployed. They seem to manage ok.”
I’d love to have the blanket. Then it wouldn’t seem so weird when I call you by name as I talk about something from the blog 🙂

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Danielle Wilson

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for about 2 years now. As a new mom, I love your #eliselovesmornings posts. During my babes morning nap, your calming pictures have reminded me to take that time to be by myself and embrace the calmness and newness of the morning. I now really treasure that bit of morning time I have to start again.

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Jen D

January 7, 2015

Those are such lovely colors! Perfect to curl up in and read a book while drinking tea. I think I have been reading your blog daily since 2008. Back in the day when you still had your Etsy store and I bought a couple of your mini-albums. I followed you because I loved your sense of crafting and putting together a mini-album – I still loved the one from your NYC trip! Thanks for continuing to inspire us. =)

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joanne howard

January 7, 2015

OH MY GOODNESS !!!!!! how generous of you to give this away to some VERY LUCKY reader – oh how I would LOVE to win !!!! It seems like I have been reading your blog forever – so I honestly don’t know the exact amount of time, but it is definitely a favorite and one I check every day – thank you and best wishes for a great 2015 !!!

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Amanda

January 7, 2015

Such a beautiful blanket!! I found your blog through your Project Life kit design. Since I’ve become a devoted follower though, I’ve gone back and read most of your posts since you and Paul got engaged. My favorite posts from 2014 have been the E & e series. It inspired me to make a series like that for my 2015 PL book. Every month I’m going to do it with me, hubby and 3 kids. So excited! 🙂

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Stacy

January 7, 2015

I love that blanket and you’ve inspired me to put learning to knit on my list of goals this year! I’ve been reading your blog for two years now (and I don’t read many). It’s very hard for me to pick a favorite post, but I think that flip flop post you wrote not long ago was fantastic! I am looking forward to what you have in store for your readers for 2015!

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Sarah

January 7, 2015

The blanket is awesome. Maybe I will try making one of my own with all my scrap yarn! Great idea. I LOVE your posts and podcasts about small business and all of the design stuff you do. Your work is so inspiring and your career is very much along the lines of what I would like to do so I literally eat everything up that you put out! Thank you for being so transparent and for having such a teaching spirit! Have a great 2015!

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Taunia

January 7, 2015

Hi Elise
Been reading your blog for 4 years I came across it while looking for wedding inspiration got to your blog and seen your wedding invites. I look forward to reading everyday check it first thing in the morning while I pump! One thing we had in common pumping milk for your precious babies! I’ve ordered lots of mini books from you over the years and treasure my wooden & from the make29
I can’t think of one single fav post there all great I love your humor and jokes your dear ellerie posts are great something so great to have in the future
Taunia Turnbull
Canada

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Michelle

January 7, 2015

Hi Elise, I have been following your blog for some time now my favorite posts are the Dear Ellerie letters. I was also so inspired by your knitting posts that for Christmas I learned to knit and made everyone beanies even though we live in Florida and it is 80 degrees. Thanks for the chance to win this Rad blanket!

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Birgit

January 7, 2015

To be honest, I had to go through your archives to find out since when I have been following your adventures: 2009. And I can not really pick a favorite post but love the following “themes”: DIY canvas painting, Project Life, Small business, Goal setting and Book reports – I believe one of my favorite quotes comes from one of those: “better done than perfect” and because of it I started my own small business adventure and etsy shop last month.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarvelousKnits
I am still learning as I “make” (my OLW 2015) it happen. But it is so much fun and I am looking forward to seeing where 2015 takes you and your blog/business. Birgit

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Caryn

January 7, 2015

Love the story behind this blanket:) I think I’ve been reading since just after Ellerie was born, we were trying for a baby and I loved reading about your experience,be specially your letters to her. It made me so excited for our turn. Our little girl, Ruby, was born on the 1st September and you have inspired me to write to her, it’s not regular, just random thoughts here and there, but I hope she will treasure them one day.

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Irene

January 7, 2015

I’ve been away on holiday for 5 weeks with my hubby and son, ( for the first time in 10 years.)
I have not gone onto the internet at all during our vacation.
The very first thing I did when we arrived home today was open my folder for enJOY it emails and feasted on all I missed these past weeks.
I only discovered your blog last year in Feb 2014 and am an avid follower.
Happy 2015 and may you SHAKE things up!!
Love the blanket 🙂

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Lara

January 7, 2015

I have been reading for the last two or three years since I found you via a link on The Nester. I loved your letters to Ellerie in 2014. Probably because my daughter is only a few months younger, so they always hit home.

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Katie Poursain

January 7, 2015

AMAZING blanket!!!!
I have been reading your blog for nearly 3 years! I have loved all of it but I have been in awe at how open you have been in sharing the process of beginning your own business and how you have grown things – not many people like to give away things like that and I have really appreciated hearing your story told! it’s beautiful and inspiring and you write so so well! I have found that I am a lot more creative in my spare time, picking up projects that ive always wanted to do, started project life and enjoyed my mornings much more – a coffee and a space to be quiet.
It’s been a joy to read every post and follow yours and your families journey! GO ELISE!!

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Alyson

January 7, 2015

Beautiful blanket! I have been a reader since 2011. I love your E & e posts.

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KZ

January 7, 2015

Lovely blanket! I have been a dedicated reader since the end of 2006/beginning of 2007. My favorite posts aren’t really just one particular post, but the actual seeing through the photos, the reading of the posts, and the achieving of goals as a whole makes this one of my favorite blogs and one I look forward to reading!

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Fee K.

January 7, 2015

It must be awhile now because I can’t remember when I didn’t read the blog. And I started because of Project life. I love the blanket..I can sort of knit…but this random one is perfect…and it never dawned on me you were selling your 29 items. I’m a bit slow I guess!!!!

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Lisa K.

January 7, 2015

How kind you are to offer a beautiful giveaway like this!. I just started knitting and I can’t imagine being as proficient as you are. I have been reading your blog for about 2 years – I found you through another blogger’s link but can’t remember whose. My favorite post in 2014 was about time spent consuming vs. creating. Generally, I love the goal setting/creativity category and the Dear Ellerie letters. Your wide range of topics and amazingly consistent posting schedule are two things that keep you at the top of my blog list. 🙂
All the best to you in 2015!

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tammy

January 7, 2015

So fun! I crocheted a scrap wall hanging thing a few months ago. Same thing, wanted to make and didn’t have enough new yarn around so just started adding together. When I was done it wasn’t big enough for much so a friend hooked it on a stick and stuck it on her wall.
I don’t remember a favorite post but started reading your blog about 3 (?) years ago? I was living in MD at the time right outside DC and something else I was reading linked to one of your old MD posts. That’s initially what hooked me, I thought you were local. 🙂 Love your writing style, honesty, and positive outlook.

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Ashley S

January 7, 2015

I started reading your blog maybe 3 years ago. I think I found it through a link round up on yesandyes.org–I’ve found a lot of good blogs through Sarah Von! Your projects are always so inspiring. Also, as someone who is always looking for a good book to read (even if it takes me a while to get around to it), I love your book reviews. Your post on creative books got me to check all of them out from the library!

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Jessica

January 7, 2015

Happy New Year, Elise! I happened across your blog just a few months into my pregnancy and marveled at how gracefully you were managing your own (on top of being inspiring with everything related to life in general). Thank you for sharing everything you do, so openly. Just wanted to comment here to let you know that I recently shared your post on how to start a podcast with our local public radio station (my husband started a new radio show there last week) and they were stuck on the process of how to post the show outside of their website. When my husband mentioned this at dinner, I shared your link with him and the station right away and am happy to say the first podcast is up today 🙂 Thank you again for all you do – best wishes from Chapel Hill, NC!

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Joy

January 7, 2015

I started reading in the summer. I stumbled upon your blog when I was looking into succulents and found your post about what to do when they get leggy.
I love how goal oriented you are and how many of your secrets you give away.

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Natalie

January 7, 2015

:: I adore your E and e posts! And I’m a new-ish reader (1 year). I discovered you through your A Beautiful Mess friends. Thank you for sharing your talents. You inspire me.

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Pam S.

January 7, 2015

What a beautiful blanket! I’ve probably been reading your blog since about the time you got married. Now that you have a daughter, it’s even more exciting. I look forward to seeing how she grows and what she is into. My kiddos are older now so I’m in the “toddlers are easier than teenagers” phase of life. wink wink!! Keep on bloggin’!

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Nic W

January 7, 2015

I found your blog a little over two years ago and it is my go to place. Your goal setting and craftiness inspire me no end. My favourite post EVER written was the one where you talked about monthly goal setting and linked it to your one little word CHOOSE. That idea literally changed my whole outlook and approach. I later signed up for your I Choose class which was awesome. Thanks Elise 🙂

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Amy K

January 7, 2015

What a special idea. I love it.
I’ve been following you since a few months before you were pregnant. Such a special journey to read 🙂
And I loved the pictures you shared from your friends colorful wedding this summer. They were full of such joy and life.

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Ashlie chandler

January 7, 2015

Elise, I have been reading your blog since you were selling seasonal paper books 4 years ago. I have used your blog as a resource for starting my own smal business and love keeping up with you and your family! Like everyone else here, I would love this blanket, of course. Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for you!
Cheers to 2015!

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eileen

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog since before the Daily Card (you were definitely still in college!), not sure how long ago that was. I enjoyed your capsule wardrobe posts and PL posts from last year.

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Natalie

January 7, 2015

i have been reading your blog for the past couple of years. I absolutely love knitting and adore the blankets that you knitted! My favorite posts of 2014 have been about your film camera. I love the shots and angles that you have gotten and the quality of the photos are superb!

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Anna

January 7, 2015

Firm follower since 2011 😉

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Christine

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for about 2 1/2 years. I really enjoy and appreciate all the posts that are you sharing how you do what you do, lessons learned along the way and what works/doesn’t work for you. You really seem to have what I call an abundance mentality. And I think its infectious. Thanks for sharing this lovely blanket.

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Betsy

January 7, 2015

Elise, I discovered your every-evolving blog 2 deployments ago, before you moved into the house. From air plants to homemade books to serious coffee-brewing, you are always inspiring and a great example of The Nike slogan “Just Do It.” (How about “Just Make It.”) Something about this blog always makes me come back. We hardly have anything in common but your process and your attitude towards life in general makes me want to read more.
Thanks,
B

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ConnieC

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for 5 or 6 years. My favorite posts this year are the ones on your succulent projects.

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Kim H.

January 7, 2015

Your letters to Ellerie are my favorite and I’ve been reading your blog for about two years.

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Janice

January 7, 2015

That’s so smart to do!! I have so much scrap yarn from crocheting Christmas presents. Right now I’m making my first blanket and I love it. I would love for a chance to win yours! I’ve been following you for about 3 years now. I found you through ABM. I love the way you write your posts and the pictures of how the San Diego house came together, but I love any Elerie post the best.

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Holly H

January 7, 2015

I have loved the E&e posts the most. So simple but deep. I have read your blog since I’m guessing 2007 & have loved each post since.

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Erin

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading since 2009, when my husband first deployed. You’ve helped keep me busy and inspired ever since! My favorite 2014 post was the palm trees in the bathroom. They were completely worth the wait!

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Danette

January 7, 2015

Your so sweet to do this. I love the colors! I’ve been reading your blog for about 1 1/2 years. I loved when you talked about your TimerCam app. I downloaded this app and now it is my go to self timer app. I think I bought about every single rubber stamp you used to sell. I think that is when I first found your blog because I was looking for project life stamps.

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Eva

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading for a few years now. My favorite post from 2014 was Time Spent Consuming vs. Creating, from July 29. I have a tendency to get stuck thinking and researching about how to do something rather than getting down to the business of doing it, so this post really resonated with me. Your blog is my daily reminder to just. DO. it. Thank you for that. 🙂

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Lauren

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading for 2 years. Your flannel Tova top/dress lead me here from Pinterest. Since then I read a lot of the archives because I like you’re writing style. Also, a dear friend of mine has a husband in the military who gets deployed a lot and she had a baby a little less than a month after you so I felt like your posts gave me an idea of what she was going through.

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Christine

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading since you were in college. My favorite posts would have to be about being a new mom. I had a hard transition and you made me feel like I wasn’t alone.

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angela

January 7, 2015

Mine would be the capsule wardrobe posts. I wish I could commit to it but have a hard time.

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Amelia.fazio@gmail.com

January 7, 2015

Hey Elise, one of my favorite posts from this year was the palm tree gallery you displayed in your bathroom. Which seems weird to say that my favorite post of the year was one about your bathroom hehe but I really enjoyed it! I love galleries like that and it inspired me to create my own. I started collecting square frames from my local thrift stores (our thrift stores actually :0) I haven’t decided what the theme is (I’m leaning feet shots lol) but I’m really excited about the frames. Thanks for always offering up the most inspiring posts. I’ve been a reader and a fan since the beginning of 2011.

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Mandy Gaskill

January 7, 2015

What a beautiful blanket! Our heat decided to break the week it got into the single digits. I would love to stay warm with this! 🙂

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Rose

January 7, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for years. It has always been one of my favorites. I loved your succulent propagation series this year….and your E and e series…and your letters to E and and and. 🙂 Thanks for all the inspiration and fun!!

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