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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”

Jaquelyn

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog on & off for a long time now & enjoy following your Instagram! I so badly wanted to but a blanket back in November but couldn’t. Love this sweet scrappy blanket! 🙂

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Jessica

January 6, 2015

Elise! You kill me with your craftiness! I’ve been a reader of your blog for a little over a year now and I have to say what I love so much about it is how honest and personal you make all of your posts feel… Like we’re already friends! You have such great content and insight and I’ve always loved your letters to Ellerie, your motivational posts and simple ones like the iPhone timer app which I use all the time now to take pictures with my baby and family 🙂 Thanks for running such a great giveaway because this blanket rocks!

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Kimberly

January 6, 2015

This is gorgeous. I’d love to snuggle under it with my daughter and get lost in our favorite books! I’ve been reading your blog for nearly 2 years now. I found you through Stephanie Howell’s blog and quickly fell in love. I enjoy all of your post, but my favs are always the Dear Ellerie ones! Happy 2015!!

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Bonnie

January 6, 2015

Such a cool idea to use the scraps! Love it ❤ been reading for 3+ years and my favorite post(s) from 2014 are the dear ellerie letters. What an inspiration for when I have little ones. Something to cherish forever!

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Jeni moore

January 6, 2015

Thanks for the opportunity to win the darling blanket!! I have only been following for a few months and love love love what you do! So inspiring! So motivating! So creative! It’s fun to search all your posts so I am not sure I have just one favorite! I love following your Instagram!! Your blankets! Your invites! Your photo coasters! Oh my!! And what a darling family you have!! Praying you con tinue to be blessed as you bless others!! ❤

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Jenn

January 6, 2015

This is so wonderful and unique! I love neutral grey with pops of bright cheery colors in my home. Love this blanket, and your blog, Elise. You inspire me everyday. Thanks for that 🙂

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Erin

January 6, 2015

So so lovely! I started reading your blog after I found you on Instagram about a year ago. Your little Ellerie is a few months older than my Evelyn. I loved that both our girls had sweet “E” names haha. I’m so in awe of your creativity and the fact that you’ve been able to make a career out of it! That would be my dream. My favorite blog posts are any of the ones featuring Ellerie and your story of how you began your own business. You truly are an inspiration!

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Andrea

January 6, 2015

I actually have a few of your posts bookmarked to refer to for inspiration … but I LOVE your coffee posts. Also, I’ve been reading for three years now. 🙂

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Mandy

January 6, 2015

Thank you for the fabulous giveaway!!!

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Natalie

January 6, 2015

Sweet! I have discovered your blog through Kal Barteski and have been following it since 2010. And thanks to you and your quilt tutorial I have now made 4 quilts!

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Christine V

January 6, 2015

What a beautiful blanket that is, Elise, and thanks for the chance to own it!
I’ve been reading your blog since around the time you were planning your wedding. I love your posts about pizza and bread making, but my fav one from 2014 is about the completion of your backyard. I’ve been stressing about my own backyard, and yours is just so full of ideas! Thanks for always being such an inspiration!

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Kristen D.

January 6, 2015

LOVE this blanket! The colors…perfect! I have been reading your blog for, I think, four or five years. It is hard to pick one favorite post but I will say that gardening posts rank among my favorites. Anything crafty or DIY. Book reports. There’s just lots of good stuff here! 🙂

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Nora

January 6, 2015

Been reading your blog for a long time now, not really sure how long but I would guess from the beginning. I read it every morning before getting out of bed it’s how I start my day,😉. I don’t know if I have one favorite post from last year, they all seem to speek to me in different ways. I would say most of all you have taught me that it’s ok if you fail at something or it doesn’t work out just bush yourself off learn from it and move on! I appreciate that lesson very much. I learn from you and that’s what I love about your blog. Thank You. Love the blanket and it would get a lot of use here in CO!

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Brittany

January 6, 2015

I’ve never been a comment leaver, but that blanket. Gorgeous.
Ive been reading your blog for about 2 years now, not long, but it found me at the perfect time. My life was kind of in shambles for a while. Ive since read every single post from beginning to end and its inspired me to pick up the pieces and helped me make goal setting habits.
My favorite post from 2014 is hands down every letter to Ellerie. I had a little one two months later, and I felt like I was reading into my future. The raw emotions in each one, I felt them. I had difficulty with breastfeeding, and your letters made me feel like I wasnt alone. So from reader to blogger, thank you.

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Krista

January 6, 2015

I stumbled upon your blog just this past year and as a fellow mama, I love your Ellerie posts!

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NaomiJoy

January 6, 2015

Found you on Instagram over 2 years ago, and I’ve been following your blog ever since. My favorite 2014 post has been your PODCASTs! It’s fun to hear your voice. Videos would be great to see next 🙂
Love your style and you’re a Hustler! Keep up the good work.

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Mary

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading for about a year – and I loved so many posts from 2015. I love your E & e posts, the wardrobe posts, and anything connected with pictures and goals. This blanket is beautiful!!

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Jennifer

January 6, 2015

Love this! I have been reading for maybe 3-4 years? I can’t remember, but when I significantly cut back on blogs I follow, yours was definitely a keeper. Thanks for all the inspiration – this is one of my most favorite places to visit every day. And, there is no way I can pick one favorite post…I love all the projects you do. So fun to see a variety with memory keeping, home projects and crafts. Thanks!!

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Rnrs_cindy

January 6, 2015

My favorite posts are your goal setting posts! I love to see someone who loves to set and accomplish goals.

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Patri Lara

January 6, 2015

I love that blanket! I also loved the post about that abstract wall art 🙂
I’m so excited this contest is open for everyone 🙂
Oh, and I’ve been reading your blog for more than 2 years now!!!
Kisses from Spain!!!

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Sheena

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for three years now. I really loved your palm tree bathroom wall, so much so that I used it as inspiration to make my own using photos of spruce and cedar tree (I live in Vancouver, not many palm tree down here!). Thanks for a great year of ideas and blog posts!

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Theresa

January 6, 2015

I dunno how long I’ve been following your blog but I’ve known you since the “what’s up Barrett” days. Oh man that was so so long ago!

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Anna Gutermuth

January 6, 2015

I love this. Your behind the scenes of November’s make29 was my favourite post of 2014 because it inspired me to teach myself how to knit with needles. I’ve been such a fan since May 2013 and I often peruse your archives when I’m looking for inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing, Elise.

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Jenn V.

January 6, 2015

I’ve been following for about a year now, and your blog has become one of my absolute favorites. You are so inspiring. I am someone who also loves to make things, craves it, and has a one year old, so seeing all that you accomplish with Ellerie at your side is so motivating! Thank you! And I love this blanket! I actually sat down and figured out how to knit after your posted the blankets and hats you’ve made. I see some knit hats in our future!

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Jenni

January 6, 2015

Ooh, the blanket is very beautiful!!! I love that it is not perfect 🙂
I have been reading your blog since you were pregnant ❤

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Katy

January 6, 2015

I love how many options you share for documenting your life and family! I’ve also been very inspired by your craft posts. I tried knitting, but found my talent in crochet and for the past few weeks I’ve been working on a few pieces to keep me warm in the Chicago winter. Thanks for sharing your passion for making and inspiring me to try new things!

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Camilla

January 6, 2015

Oh, yay! How cool! The blanket looks amazing – I actually really like that it’s so random 🙂
I think I’ve been reading your blog since Emma&Elsie linked to your Rope Plant Hangers from 27 materials, and the last year or so I’ve been reading everyday (+ checking out your archives, especially on goal setting and motivation). It’s difficult to choose one post, since I’ve really liked everything on goal setting and make29, but if I have to choose, I’d say the post about time spent consuming vs. time spent creating; that one really hit me.
Thanks for including international readers! Fingers crossed xx

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bri doyle

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog since I was preggers with my little man (who just turned one! what?!?!?) and you’ve really inspiring me to knit more! since i can’t finish a blanket to save my life, it would be nice to have a finished one!! keep up the good work!

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Melanie

January 6, 2015

This is so fun! I really loved the business series, and I love all of your updates about your office organization, the washi tape desk (was that 2014 or 2013?), and the Ellerie film photos. I love all you do! Everything is so illuminated and inspired!

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Erin

January 6, 2015

Such a beautiful blanket! I love your posts on goals and be inspired. They hit home for me and make me want to get moving with my own thoughts and ambitions. Thanks so much for constantly pushing people onward without even realizing it!
xoxo

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Meg

January 6, 2015

My favorite post was your post about your first roll of film. The images were just so dreamy and i was so inspired to go out and start shooting film for myself.

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Lindsey

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise!
I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years. My aunt told me to read it when I started Project Life. Now we talk about you in our emails as if we know you. “Did you see what Elise did?” “Oh, your living room looks very Elise.” Hah! I’ve loved make29, and have been carrying my clutch daily!
Love the scrap blanket (and love that you made it!),
Lindsey

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Desirée

January 6, 2015

I’ve been following since you found out you were expecting Ellerie! Your super mom skills and talent to blog and create inspire me to be the best I can! I adore you and your family, and love that you let so many strangers into your business. Would love to win so I have a blanket for our new fireplace room to cozy up with and read your posts!

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Kate

January 6, 2015

I have been following for probably a year or two. My favorite posts have been the Dear Ellerie posts, even though I’m far away from being a mom.

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Wendy

January 6, 2015

I’ve only been an Instagram follower, but I’m following your blog now!

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Rawa

January 6, 2015

This is gonna sound so cheesy – no doubt. Id love to win the blanket ‘just’ because you made it. I cannot remember how i first found the blog..i think i came through a link on a Beautiful Mess years and years ago..it was on the post you wrote about the diy text canvas. I remember scrolling then through your projects and just amazed with your creativity, trying everything and anything. And it was all beautiful and i wanted to have a go at them all, they were all something i wanted to make and hang at home..just like you did.
My favourite post last year had to be the one you posted the vimeo video of your talk at the conference. Hearing you and seeing you was SUCH a pleasure, youre such a sweetheart – god bless you ❤️

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Elizabeth

January 6, 2015

Hi! This blanket is gorgeous!! I’ve been reading for about nine months and my favorite post was about your fall capsule wardrobe.

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Ali

January 6, 2015

I’ve only been reading your blog for a couple weeks but started out by going back in the archives. Been an IG follower for a while so I’m not sure what took me so long to start reading the blog.

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Kristen

January 6, 2015

I’ve been following your blog for about four years or so now and it’s been wonderful to see how much this blog, and your business has grown.
My favorite post would have to be your How I Tackle Huge Projects Post. You’ve accomplished so many things over the past few years and it’s not only great to see how you did it, but read about a new way to accomplish my own huge goals! 🙂

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Brianna

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for as long as I can remember, but it was probably 2009 or 2010.

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Natasha

January 6, 2015

What a lovely gesture!
From here in the UK I have been reading your blog for almost exactly a year now (your 2014 Project Life cover page on Pinterest sucked me in) and it’s the only blog I check in on as soon as it’s posted at 1pm every afternoon.
I find it so completely inspiring – I’ve been inspired to get involved in some DIY projects, inspired to really seize the moment and “just start” and inspired to really give my all to my home life! My favourite blog “post” from 2014 was actually the series of your business story … I bet you couldn’t guess that it’s inspired me to get out and start working on my own business dreams 😉
x

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ratsasbigascats

January 6, 2015

Oooh pretty. I have been reading for about 4 years now. I really enjoyed your business story this year and have been rereading it while thinking about my own future direction. I can’t wait to see the new goal setting book/planner next year!

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Amanda Lee

January 6, 2015

I have been reading your blog for a few years. My favorite posts are about organization and goals, as well as the creative process. I just started listening to your podcast as well and have been so inspired. I started this year off right and am using some of your goal setting and creative strategies as inspiration. The blanket is gorgeous.

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Abby

January 6, 2015

Hello! I’ve been reading for a long long time! I found your blog way back when you were doing your cards. Years ago! I don’t know for sure how many!

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Jennifer H

January 6, 2015

I have been reading your blog for over 4 years now. The blanket is so awesome, it’s amazing what we can do with leftover scraps. You make amazing stuff!!

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Jess

January 6, 2015

Thanks for the chance to receive is blanket! I’ve been reading your blog for about 2 years. As a fellow Mama, my fave posts are the ones about Ellerie and the glimpses into your daily life with her 😊
Thanks for sharing it with us!

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Paige

January 6, 2015

I never enter giveaways but you got me on this one. 🙂
I’ve been reading since right before I took your blog design class (which I took before I even had a blog) and my blog “turns three” in 17 days.
Thanks for the opportunity and thank you for inspiring.

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Heidi

January 6, 2015

I think I’ve been reading for threeish years? Not really sure. 🙂

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Anna

January 6, 2015

My favorite post of 2014 is the announcement of your one little word because I also love that song Shake! When I first heard it I said, yeah, this is a GREAT SONG! Also, it’s my OLW too. I’m a knitter (quilter and crocheted too). As a mama of 7 I knit for so many people. I’d love to have this for me.

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Stephanie

January 6, 2015

Been reading for a couple years. I really enjoyed your backyard makeover and your honesty regarding your first few months with Ellerie…
Keep on blogging on!

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