I promised my sister I would knit her a baby afghan for a shower she was going to before I broke my arm. The baby’s room is being done in owls and the colors of purple and pink. She called and wondered if I was still going to be able to do it since she needs it ASAP. No pressure there. lol No sympathy either with a broken arm. Lol, just kidding sis! I already made her feel bad telling her that her husband and son are landscapers and they did not come and cut my lawn for me . That wasn’t fair since they live an hour away.
I wanted to try something awhile back so I thought I would try it on this afghan.I read an article that said you can take any Japanese design and knit it on the passap without distortion if you use the single bed technique 179 but knit it double bed. You have to do two things to do this. You have to have an even number of rows and you always have to reverse the main and motif colors. I googled owls on the internet and found a punch card with this design. I entered it into win/crea since it was only 21 stitches wide and 35 rows and made up the design. I used 168 stitches and the pattern is 198 rows. The afghan came out 29 inches by 29 inches. I could have added another row of owls but did not want a real large afghan. The colors are purple and pink even though the pink looks white. The owl does look better in the purple rather than the pink. The pink ones look like they have ghost eyes. haha
I was able to knit with one arm. The only hard part was putting the cast on comb in. I took my time and no mistakes…..always a good day when that happens!
I have the directions on how I knitted this afghan(but not the file) in detail right down to how to program the console for color reverse. Email me if you would like a copy.
Rita McElroy Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 3:06 pm
Another lovely blanket. Inspiration for me!! I was just reading some old magazines and read about using technique 179. Thanks for reinforcing what I had just read. I need pushing to use my Passap……and in 3 days I am demonstrating the e6000 to two new Passap users!!!
cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 3:57 pm
Get going girl!!! Do you happen to know what magazine you saw the article in? I can’t find it in all of my mess. lol Would love to have people over to learn the passap but not possible with hubby health issues. Darn, it would be fun! Good luck with demo, get some more people hooked on this wonderful machine! 🙂
Gillian Pearson Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 5:05 pm
This afghan is too sweet Carol esp knowing you had to work like a one armed bandit ! what did you use on the BB – N ?
this has given me a sheep idea (when I get my BB channel sorted out 😒…
cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 9:08 pm
Hahahah, I like that-one armed bandit! You just use the needles on the back bed and no pushers.Back Lock setting is N, front lock LX.
I will send you the information.
🙂
janisu7 Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 5:08 pm
Thank you for yet another great inspiration! I might not be able to come to your home for a lesson but you have taught me so very much, you are a super teacher! And yes I would love to receive details about this technique especially about colour reversal. I will send an email!
cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 9:22 pm
Hi Janis, I sent you the information. 🙂
Roni Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 5:09 pm
Very cute blankie! You definitely inspire me to go knit on my Passap. Thanks so much for the blog. I’d love to get the directions for this blanket.
cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 9:22 pm
Hi Roni, I sent the information. 🙂
Susan McBean Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm
See you haven’t lost your touch…even one armed ! 🙂
cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 9:25 pm
Hahaha, I had to do something so I don’t forget how to use the machine. That happens ya know especially when we get older! This sure is testing my patience of which I have none!!!! 🙂
cmaosha53 Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 6:52 pm
Vert nice, I am a Passap newbi and would love to have pattern. I am a foster mom and trying to knit for my foster babies. Thanks-
cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 9:29 pm
I sent you the information. 🙂
Jean SORTINO Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 10:21 pm
Hello, how beautiful, just love it and would love to have the complete instructions to make one for my new great granddaughter who will be due in December. Regards Jean
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cckittenknits Said:
on June 24, 2017 at 11:24 pm
I sent the information. 🙂
Judith Mary griffin Said:
on June 25, 2017 at 3:11 am
It’s beautiful I would like the instructions for the owl blanket. Thank you for sharing your designs and the inspiration to knit.
Donna Said:
on June 25, 2017 at 4:03 am
Soooo cute and inspiring! I too would love the directions, please. I would also like to know the magazine the other info was in. Thanks for all your posts!
jeannette sloan Said:
on June 25, 2017 at 5:56 am
I would love a copy of the Owl Afghan.
Thank you,
Jeannette
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Elsabe Vermaak Said:
on June 26, 2017 at 8:14 am
Hi
This is such a lovely design. May I please have a copy?
Thanks
Elsabe
cckittenknits Said:
on June 26, 2017 at 12:14 pm
I sent you the information. 🙂
mojo171 Said:
on June 27, 2017 at 2:34 pm
Owl Afghan is just too cute! Would love detailed instructions.
Phyllis
cckittenknits Said:
on June 27, 2017 at 3:28 pm
Hi Phyllis, I sent you the information. 🙂
Susan D Course Said:
on July 6, 2017 at 12:01 pm
Love your knitting, you are inspirational, even with one arm. Sue in UK
Susan D Course Said:
on July 6, 2017 at 12:03 pm
Please can you Email me the owl pattern instructions. I’m so excited that I have managed to write a message to you that I forgot to ask for pattern in previous message. Sue in UK
Judith Mary griffin Said:
on July 6, 2017 at 1:18 pm
Could you send me the instruction sheet again as it has been lost by other users on my computer. I trust you can help me. Thank you very much
canshebereal Said:
on December 6, 2017 at 11:50 am
Can I get instructions as well? For some reason I cannot find where to email you? Sometimes technology is not my friend. mainelyknittingcreations@yahoo.com is my email.
Dr. Jerilyn J. Vogelsang Said:
on May 4, 2018 at 4:36 pm
I would love a copy of the complete instructions for your owl blanket.
Jeri
hotdochhi@yahoo.com
cckittenknits Said:
on May 4, 2018 at 11:27 pm
I sent the file and instructions to you. 🙂
Marie Elva Perkins Moore Said:
on September 3, 2018 at 5:38 pm
I would love a copy of the instructions for the owl blanket. I have had my e6 for 8 months now and it has been a learning curve, to say the least. Have been trying to do programming for baby blankets but its been hit and miss. A lot of miss.
Thanks
Marie
cckittenknits Said:
on September 3, 2018 at 6:55 pm
I sent them to you in an email. Have fun knitting!
Jacqueline Barnard Said:
on September 4, 2018 at 7:14 pm
Hi i would love a copy of the instructions for the owl blanket.
thank you so much.Jacky South Africa
Jacqueline Barnard Said:
on September 4, 2018 at 7:20 pm
Oh sorry i forgot to ask for the hart blanket instruction
please thank you
Christine Said:
on January 3, 2019 at 1:22 am
I just love this owl afghan. Please can you Email me the pattern instructions. Christine UK
Cheryl Bunting Said:
on March 2, 2019 at 9:22 am
I love all your baby afghans. Could you please send me the instructions for the owl afghan. Cheryl South Africa
Donna Primer Said:
on March 20, 2019 at 7:15 am
Hi Could i have copy of the owl afghan please? Have been looking through your blog for a while now, which made me want a passap, now i have one Yippee
Thanks
Donna uk
Debra Loosley Said:
on October 18, 2020 at 12:19 pm
Oh my, I just have to also ask for a copy of the pattern, my daughter loves owls and they are hoping for a baby in the near future….. would be such a perfect gift,
Thanks so much, you have great Passap projects to inspire us!
Debl@platinum.ca