This throw was made as a wedding present a few years back. Since I couldn’t really gather from the bridal registry how the couple was decorating, I left it up to them to choose the colors. They decided on these colors, as they were also expecting their first baby and wanted something for the baby’s room.
Honestly, I am really not crazy about the colors, but everyone’s color palette is different, so there you go. I tend to go for more saturated colors. I usually have at least one really saturated color against some neutrals, but that isn’t happening here.
That said, to my recollection, this project didn’t take that long to do. I believe that is mostly because I love working with this yarn, Cotton Fine from Brown Sheep. It is my default yarn for weaving baby blankets. I have always gotten good results from it, with the final fabric having a wonderful hand. This is woven using 3/1 – 1/3 twill blocks, with the warp sett at 16 e.p.i.
Now, I don’t let people choose the colors for their gifts anymore. I will ask them to give me ideas of colors that they might like, but I will add and subtract from there because the project has to have some visual interest for me to keep my attention so that the project doesn’t languish on the loom.
I’m glad to know your “rules for weaving” so when I ask you to weave something for me, I will be better informed. The blanket is beautiful! I would not have guessed it was Cotton Fine, it looks so different to me woven vs. knitted. I hope the recipient is eternally grateful to you.
I’m with you as far as making things. In quilting, I’d prefer to make the choices in materials. It wouldn’t be nearly as fun if it were in less-than-pleasing colors. The throw you made is nice, in a neutral sort of way. (Ha ha ha) I’m sure they’ll enjoy it. The weaving looks great in the photo.
Even though those aren’t your chosen colours, the blanket is gorgeous. I probably wouldn’t have chosen those colours either. I think I might borrow a page from your book and simply ask people what their general colour preferences are when I make a gift for them though.