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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”

Brook

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading for a few years now. Your hairpin leg coffee table post was the first I read, and then I started delving into the archives and then subscribing with my feedreader. It inspired us to make that table AND a 6’x3’ dining table. At the time I was living in Scotland and my husband was finishing his PhD and we knew we’d move back to California for our forever home. We did, and the tables were our first project for our new home. We moved it from our rental into the home we bought this year. Thanks for the inspiration! We love our table and I love your blog.

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Christy

January 6, 2015

You have made my daughter and I crazy knitters! Thanks for all the inspiration!

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Brenda Buss

January 6, 2015

Hey! I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now. Love everything you write about! My fave posts were the E and E series. It’s just so fun. Would love to win this blanket!

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Robin G

January 6, 2015

Thanks for a chance to win! I started reading your blog in the summer of 2011. I was reading Stephanie Howell’s blog and she mentioned you and that was that! Thanks for all the inspiration through the years! I look forward to reading both of your blogs to this day!

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Cara

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog nearly every day since 2012 🙂 Your post with tips on photographing little ones was so great! I also read your GD food plan post from 2013 almost a million times…thank you so much for sharing your story!

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Aimee Lomeli

January 6, 2015

Hello!
A friend of mine just introduced me to your blog about two weeks ago and I am in love. Thank you for all of the crafty inspiration–I’m a novice blogger myself and love learning more about the trade.
Thank you!
Aimee

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Logan

January 6, 2015

I’ve been reading your blog for a while, can’t remember…Maybe since your 27 project (your birthday project). and definitely since before ellerie was born. I love your blog. I like your photography posts and all of your craft project posts. Thank you for giving us inspiration, being open and honest, and keeping it real. I really appreciate all of that. Happy New Year Elise!!

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Nissa

January 6, 2015

I’ve been a reader for quite some time. I love all of your beautiful photography, the pics of your house (love your decor style!) & all of your DIY posts!

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Cait

January 6, 2015

SO beautiful and creative!
My favourite post was the video of your speech – I’ve watched it over and over! It is so inspiring! Can’t wait for your planner to be released!

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Gina Alamillo

January 6, 2015

Love this blanket! I’ve been reading since 2010 when I purchased my first thing from you: your mini book that for me was 20 things to do that year. Today you are still my #1 read and my favorite posts are always the ‘weekend links’. I’ve found so many interesting posts from those but recently your ‘currently’ and the ‘E & e’ posts are the must reads. Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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Maribel

January 6, 2015

This blanket looks beautiful! I have been reading your blog for about a year.

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Susan MacEachern

January 6, 2015

I just found your blog the other day via Pinterest. I read your full story of how you started your business and was hooked. I subscribed immediately and am making my way through your archives! I too just finished a blanket and gave it to a friend for her baby. She said it’s the only blanket that she has that’s handmade. I’m now on a mission to start knitting blankets for other newborns. You are an inspiration and I wish you every success in 2015!

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Jill Z McBride

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise. I’ve been reading the blog for a couple of years. I also met you (briefly) at WDS in Portland last year. I’m a knitter and a a crafter too. I just ordered the digital stamps which I’m planning to use as part of Ali’s OLW this year. Love the blanket. Cheers!

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Mackenzie

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise! I’m a newer reader (about a few months) but I’m so glad that I’m here now! My favorite post from when Ive started to read your blog is when you wrote about the things you have learned from knitting. I have been progressing in my knitting as well, and it was such an inspiration to keep going. I would be so lucky and honored to win this blanket!!

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Bridget haskell

January 6, 2015

I love reading your blog! I think one of my favorite posts have been your E and e serious! It is such a cute way to document and also so memorable for both of you!
The blankets have been one of the coolest projects you’ve done for your Make29, and so ambitious. You’ve inspired me to take my own knitting farther this year. I am so happy your blankets sold out, bummed I couldn’t get one, it was out of my budget, but maybe I’ll try and tackle one this year!
Your blog is so great, I’ve been an avid reader since before your move to San diego! Also, I am in love with your house projects!
Keep up the Awesome Elise!
Bridgi

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Sandi

January 6, 2015

That blanket is amazing! My very first blanket was with scrap yarn. Same thing with all the crazy color changes, but I love it. I’ve been reading your blog for 3-4 years. One of my favorites! Thanks!

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Laura S.

January 6, 2015

I love your E & e posts, and any post you make about photo projects and goal setting.

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Chris

January 6, 2015

I just discovered your blog early last year. My favorite post would be the palm tree covered bathroom walls. I used to knit and crochet a lot. Amazing that you made 29 knitted blankets last year plus some extra things. Wow!

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Leah

January 6, 2015

I don’t know how long I’ve been reading; since before your wedding I’m sure. I remember always thinking how cool it would have been to bump into you at the Paper Source; but by that time, my office had just relocated to the Reston area (from Georgetown).
I think my favorite post(s) from last year were the E&e series. It was so much fun to read those each month (and to see how mama was shaping a “mini me”).
Thanks for writing every day!

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kelsey williams

January 6, 2015

Wow! Awesome giveaway. I’ve been reading your blog for a couple years. I remember when I started reading, Paul was deployed, you were pregnant, and you had just moved into your beautiful home. (I think I found you from A Beautiful Mess.) I’ve always loved your home decor posts, so I would have to say your patio or rugs post from this year 🙂 However, I still love your DIY media cabinet post from 2013!

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Susie

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise. I started reading your blog about six months ago. I just quit teaching high school English after five years to pursue writing. Your blog has such good advice for creative and I also like reading about how you just get things done. It’s inspiring. But you also seem down to earth and humble, which is refreshing. I liked your 2014 post about the jewelry you wear. Your part about how necklaces just look awkward on your neck and you end up taking them off made me think – yes! That’s what I’ve always been thinking about myself. It felt liberating to say that I am just not a necklace person. Take care, and I hope you have a great year personally and also with your blog and business. -Susie

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Jennifer

January 6, 2015

I just found your blog last year (I think?) from Kathleen at Kapachino.com, but have been so inspired by your creativity and business-drive that I keep coming back! I don’t know if I can pick a favorite post – I love your Big E & little e posts the most, probably!

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Melissa

January 6, 2015

This is gorgeous! I dream about learning how to knit 🙂

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mail.sandracarrion@gmail.com

January 6, 2015

Oh, I’d LOVE to win this.
It would be much needed here in Munich, Germany, too! 🙂
Great work, Elise!

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mila

January 6, 2015

My favorite post is called “how I tackle big projects” and it’s probably because it’s something I am struggling with in my own life: how to tackle he big projects.

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Elizabeth

January 6, 2015

I have beee reading your blog for 5 years and I LOVED the E |e posts. Truly I love most posts:)

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Sara C.

January 6, 2015

As a soon to be new mom, I think my favorite posts have been those on Coffee and Crumbs — thank you for introducing me to such an awesome new resource. I also love hearing about all your DIY projects.

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Odette

January 6, 2015

Lurker for over a year and a first time commenter from Dublin! Love your posts, actually hard to pick a favourite as I love following all your projects and checking out the things you love, i.e. that book by Twyla Tharp! Bought myself a copy last Christmas and now slowly devouring its wisdom. Your WDS talk also tops my favourites list, brilliant and inspiring! Best wishes for 2015. x

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Christine

January 6, 2015

I love this! I’ve been reading for 2~ish years

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Stefanie

January 6, 2015

I love the “One Little Word 2015: SHAKE” post that you made recently! I’ve been following your blog for over a year now and it inspires me every day to not let fear get in the way of achieving my goals. Thank you so much for the giveaway and have a Happy New Year 🙂

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Brandie

January 6, 2015

Wow! This is so generous of you! I’ve been reading for years – since you were planning your wedding. I’ve also gone back and read all your archives. I’ve gotten away from blogs the last few years but yours is the one that has remained a daily read. Happy new year to you and your family!

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Stacey

January 6, 2015

Love this blanket! I have been reading for about 4 years I think. I enjoy all of your posts and yours is the blog I read daily – thanks so much for being so consistent! My favorite posts were your business story – but all of them are great! Thanks!

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Samantha Lee

January 6, 2015

I can’t even pick a favorite post, as I love all of them! The goal setting ones are always right up my alley, and I go to your pizza dough recipe time and time again (from your older archives). I don’t remember how long I’ve been reading…it was definitely after your wedding and before you got pregnant with Ellerie. You were one of the first blogs I started reading! 🙂

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lauren

January 6, 2015

What a unique blanket! Elise, you and the gals from ABM are my top 2 favorites that I make sure I get to check every day. You are what I aspire to be and y
ou seem like you’re having such fun. I loooove all your business and goal setting posts, they feel like things that can be applied to everyone’s lives. But your projects are pretty fantastic too. 🙂

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JillT

January 6, 2015

If I have to choose one, the easy elimination would be my bread recipe 🙂 That was too cool. I landed here in the early wedding planning stages and I am crazy in love with the “Ellerie stage” 🙂

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Emilie

January 6, 2015

This blanket is beautiful Elise! I’ve been reading your sblog for 5 years more or less. You’ve inspired me to start being more crafty and creative. I’ve started to do thing for me, like painting, sewing and knitting . Things I’ve put on hold during my university years. Thank you! I love the posts on goal setting, and being the mother of 4 kids under 5, I’m also interested about your input on motherhood! Keep up being inspiring!

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Amanda

January 6, 2015

Hi Elise, I’ve been reading since sometime in 2011, I found some ideas for my partial DIY wedding from yours, namely the start of a love affair with the color gray! Thanks for your daily inspiration, I’ve made many of your crafts like the felt wreath and felt garland and also got into Project Life. Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2015! Love, amanda

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Courtney

January 6, 2015

What a great idea to make a scrap blanket; it looks so warm and cozy! My favorite posts from 2014 have to be the stories about the business side of your Make29 venture. Those make your blog much more personal and real. I also like reading about your Sacramento adventures since that’s where I’ve lived the majority of my life! I’ve been following your blog for probably about two years now 🙂

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Allie

January 6, 2015

I like the concept of the random change of scrap yarns. The color pallette turns out awesome. I really enjoyed when you shared your blog writing process. I also love the E and e monthly posts; so clever. And the coffee posts of course. Guess I couldn’t choose just one. I’ve been reading over three years. (Oh and the make29 posts.) ☺️

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Jennifer

January 6, 2015

I love love love the look of this cozy blanket! I’ve been following your blog, but more so instagram, since the birth of your beautiful daughter. I am expecting our first child in March, and I totally envision wrapping baby in this for photos. ❤

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Carrie Anderson

January 6, 2015

Ive been reading your blog since you moved to maryland to be with Paul and “try it out” hahahahaaa! thats a long time lady! and youve been on alot of crazy adventures! I came for the letterpress and stayed for your brilliance and humor 🙂 🙂 ellerie is just the cherry on top!! owning that blanket would be dreamy…

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Rowena

January 6, 2015

I love the E and e posts and hope to do something similar if I have kids. I’ve been a reader since 2009 and you’ve inspired me so much over the years.

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Jaclyn VDB

January 6, 2015

I have been reading your blog for what seems like forever 🙂 You are my favourite blogger since day one. I have had a lot of blogs come and go in my feed throughout the years but you are a constant. Thank you for sharing your creative and personal journeys with us. Only issue I have is – is there any way to make your podcast louder? I have a hard time hearing it even when my phone’s volume is turned to the max. Other than that – you rock 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance to win one of your treasures. So rad! Cheers!

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Tina Tschida

January 6, 2015

I love the colors in this blanket. Thank you for being so generous. I’ve been reading your blog for four years now, and keep coming back because I love everything you do!

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Melissa

January 6, 2015

I love all the posts with your daughter, she’s just the most precious thing ever.

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islandjen

January 6, 2015

I’m not sure about a favorite post, but my favorite podcast so far is the one titled “Say NO to Say YES” – I must have listened to it 10x!

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Becca Groves

January 6, 2015

I have been reading faithfully since the day Ali Edwards linked to your Handmade Holiday and showed your stars made out of sticks. I have no idea what year that was, but it was a while ago. 🙂 I love, love, love your blog and anything you post, but the E and e posts are pretty precious. A sweet way to document Ellerie, but also you during the season of wee ones. (Love this giveaway!)
Joyfully,
Becca

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Adrienne

January 6, 2015

Thanks for the opportunity, Elise! I love the color palette. I started reading about 3 years ago. Your project life posts brought me in and I’ve loved the transition your blog has made since then. My favorites are the comparisons of e and E and the posts with the pictures taken on film.

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Liz

January 6, 2015

Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway and sharing your amazing creative projects. I found your blog through Instagram in 2014 and am glad to have started reading at a time when I truly needed to feel re-inspired. Thank you again fingers crossed

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Ashley Snyder

January 6, 2015

Oh, SO fun! I’ve been reading for just over a year now but remember your wedding posts as I searched for my own wedding ideas! Your mama posts might just be my favorites!

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