This was the first swatch that I made! I just couldn’t put it down.
I used:
- Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Worsted in Hummingbird
- US #7/4.5 mm Chiaogoo circulars
And look at how big it is! It’s over 10″ x 10″ (over 25cm x 25cm).
I enjoyed that the swatch had a little bit of lots of different things:
- ribbing
- integrated I-Cord edges to keep it nice and neat – pic at right
- rev SS
- cabling
General Info on my Blanket Swatches
Each of my swatches was NOT blocked. I did that deliberately because who in their right mind would block a blanket every time they washed it? So, I wanted you to see reality. As you can see though, the Imbue yarn did beautifully! I also didn’t weave in the ends so you couldn’t mistake it for a whole blanket (it’s so hard to know scale when it’s online).
Final Thoughts on Homewood
Knitting the swatch was pure enjoyment! I enjoyed the ribbing because I knew it was a respite. And the cabling just did the things I would have expected. After a bit, I didn’t even need the charts.
About the Reviewer: Jody Richards
I’m the knitting-obsessed, crochet-loving, math-geeky, web-dev girl behind Knotions. I’m passionate about helping crafters become even better at what they love, whether that means understanding why a stitch works a certain way or discovering their next favorite yarn.
Crafting runs deep in my roots—my mom was an avid embroiderer and sewist, and she sparked my lifelong love of all things crafty. Since those early days, I’ve combined my degrees in Math and Computer Science with over two decades of experience in digital marketing to build Knotions into a place that’s both fun and informative.
My mission at Knotions is simple: to empower crafters to craft smarter. Let’s make something awesome together!
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