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Finished
March 7, 2014
January 20, 2015

Beekeeper blanket

Project info
the beekeeper's quilt by tiny owl knits
Knitting
Blanket → Throw
102cmx136cm
Needles & yarn
US 5 - 3.75 mm
4,073 yards
North Ronaldsay Ravellenics
30.0 yards (27.4 meters), 10 grams
Natural/Undyed
BFL/Merino 1st handspun
28.0 yards (25.6 meters), 10 grams
Blue
Shetland/Merino
52.0 yards (47.5 meters), 7 grams
Blue
Ravellenics Corriedale wool top
28.0 yards (25.6 meters), 10 grams
Reindeer Moss
Green
Tour de Fleece - Maillot Jaune (HTC)
25.0 yards (22.9 meters), 7 grams
Maillot Jaune
Yellow
Tour de Fleece - Team Kwick-fit (HTC)
82.0 yards (75.0 meters), 20 grams
Team Kwick-fit
Blue-green
Araucania Yarns Ranco Solid
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 18.8 yards (17.2 meters), 5 grams
804
80069
Brown
Get Knitted in Brislington, Bristol, City of
October 17, 2011
Araucania Yarns Ranco Solid
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 18.8 yards (17.2 meters), 5 grams
804
800015
Brown
Get knitted
October 19, 2011
Artesano 100% Alpaca 4Ply
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 20.4 yards (18.7 meters), 5 grams
Venezuela
2J8628
Red-purple
Deramores
May 28, 2014
Artesano Hummingbird 4ply
none left in stash
0.2 skeins = 40.8 yards (37.3 meters), 10 grams
E858
5434
Purple
Loop
Blue Sky Fibers Alpaca Silk
none left in stash
0.3 skeins = 43.8 yards (40.1 meters), 15 grams
139
2937
Blue-green
Get Knitted in Brislington, Bristol, City of
June 17, 2011
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 23.0 yards (21.0 meters), 5 grams
sunshine
Yellow
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 45.9 yards (42.0 meters), 10 grams
Jade
Green
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.25 skeins = 114.8 yards (104.9 meters), 25 grams
sunset
Red-orange
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 23.0 yards (21.0 meters), 5 grams
scarlet
Red
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.15 skeins = 68.9 yards (63.0 meters), 15 grams
Seafoam
29-7-14
Blue-green
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.2 skeins = 91.8 yards (83.9 meters), 20 grams
Bella
Red-purple
Doggrell Designs Sock yarn
none left in stash
0.3 skeins = 137.7 yards (125.9 meters), 30 grams
summer rains
Blue-green
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.7 skeins = 87.5 yards (80.0 meters), 17 grams
027
06581
Gray
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.85 skeins = 106.3 yards (97.2 meters), 21 grams
028
05682
Yellow-orange
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.8 skeins = 100.0 yards (91.4 meters), 20 grams
054
05677
Gray
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 20, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.85 skeins = 106.3 yards (97.2 meters), 21 grams
061
05679
Brown
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.8 skeins = 100.0 yards (91.4 meters), 20 grams
087
05320
Purple
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.29 skeins = 36.3 yards (33.1 meters), 7 grams
118
05636
Green
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.5 skeins = 62.5 yards (57.2 meters), 12 grams
034
4451
Blue-green
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.4 skeins = 50.0 yards (45.7 meters), 10 grams
122
04082
Brown
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.25 skeins = 31.3 yards (28.6 meters), 6 grams
082
05001
Blue-green
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.2 skeins = 25.0 yards (22.9 meters), 5 grams
121
03905
Yellow-orange
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 12.5 yards (11.4 meters), 2 grams
066
05190
Yellow
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 17, 2012
Lang Yarns Jawoll Magic
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 21.9 yards (20.0 meters), 5 grams
1004
Green
Get Knitted in Brislington, Bristol, City of
October 17, 2011
Larkspur Funny Farm 100% Colorado Alpaca
none left in stash
0.22 skeins = 22.0 yards (20.1 meters), 11 grams
Over the top hot pink
Pink
Larkspur Funny Farm's etsy shop
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 43.5 yards (39.8 meters), 10 grams
Island Blue
7251
Blue
Modern Knitting in Albury, Hertford
August 25, 2012
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 43.5 yards (39.8 meters), 10 grams
Cranberry
0435
Red
Modern Knitting in Albury, Hertford
August 25, 2012
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid
none left in stash
0.25 skeins = 108.8 yards (99.4 meters), 25 grams
China Blue 41
3059
Blue
Modern Knitting in Albury, Hertford
January 11, 2013
Mirasol Yarn Hacho
none left in stash
1.25 skeins = 171.3 yards (156.6 meters), 62 grams
304
5835
Blue-green
John Lewis Reading in Reading, Berkshire
Nino Luxury Merino Sock
Fingering (14 wpi)
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 40.0 yards (36.6 meters), 10 grams
Purple
The Natural Dye Studio
Noro Kureyon Sock クレヨンソックヤーン
none left in stash
0.3 skeins = 138.6 yards (126.7 meters), 30 grams
S184
C
Blue-purple
Get Knitted in Brislington, Bristol, City of
January 16, 2010
Rico Design Superba Klassik 4 fadig
none left in stash
0.4 skeins = 183.6 yards (167.9 meters), 40 grams
110
67423
Black
Get Knitted in Brislington, Bristol, City of
October 17, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.25 skeins = 143.8 yards (131.4 meters), 37 grams
True Love
Red-purple
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.04 skeins = 23.0 yards (21.0 meters), 6 grams
Nazar Boncugu
Blue
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.14 skeins = 80.5 yards (73.6 meters), 21 grams
Potzblitz
Yellow
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 57.5 yards (52.6 meters), 15 grams
Stella Polaris
Blue
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
316 yards in stash
0.05 skeins = 28.8 yards (26.3 meters), 7 grams
Küken
Orange
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.16 skeins = 92.0 yards (84.1 meters), 24 grams
Thriller
Black
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 28.8 yards (26.3 meters), 7 grams
SOS
Orange
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 28.8 yards (26.3 meters), 7 grams
Tutu Light
Pink
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 28.8 yards (26.3 meters), 7 grams
Amethyst Medium
Purple
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Pure 100% Merino Superwash
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 28.8 yards (26.3 meters), 7 grams
Mint / Minze
Blue-green
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 25.5 yards (23.3 meters), 7 grams
Pale Lilac / Lilac Ludmilla
Purple
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 51.0 yards (46.6 meters), 15 grams
Turkise Markise
Blue-green
Knit Nation 2010
July 31, 2010
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 51.0 yards (46.6 meters), 15 grams
Miss May
Knit Nation 2010
July 31, 2010
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 25.5 yards (23.3 meters), 7 grams
Poison Nr. 5
Knit Nation 2010
July 31, 2010
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 51.0 yards (46.6 meters), 15 grams
Fuchsia
Pink
Knit Nation 2010
July 31, 2010
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.25 skeins = 127.5 yards (116.6 meters), 37 grams
Raspberry / Himbeer
Pink
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.15 skeins = 76.5 yards (70.0 meters), 22 grams
Lapislazuli
Blue
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 25.5 yards (23.3 meters), 7 grams
Kornblume
Blue
Knit Nation 2010
July 31, 2010
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.2 skeins = 102.0 yards (93.3 meters), 30 grams
Elfe
Green
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 25.5 yards (23.3 meters), 7 grams
Fern / Farn
Green
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 25.5 yards (23.3 meters), 7 grams
Flower Power
Red-purple
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
August 8, 2011
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Sockenwolle 80/20 Twin
none left in stash
0.06 skeins = 30.6 yards (28.0 meters), 9 grams
Der Letze Versuch
Red-purple
Rohrspatz & Wollmeise GmbH in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bayern
July 23, 2012
Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball®
none left in stash
0.18 skeins = 82.6 yards (75.5 meters), 18 grams
Grashalm
820093
Green
Get Knitted
November 26, 2010
Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball®
none left in stash
0.1 skeins = 45.9 yards (42.0 meters), 10 grams
1963
Red
Get Knitted in Brislington, Bristol, City of
October 17, 2011
Sirdar Luxury Soft Cotton 4ply
none left in stash
0.46 skeins = 103.5 yards (94.6 meters), 23 grams
659
219247
Purple
Angel Yarns
The Natural Dye Studio Dazzle HT Sock
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 20.0 yards (18.3 meters), 5 grams
Rainbow
The Natural Dye Studio in Higher West Lyn, Lynton, Devon
May 28, 2010
The Natural Dye Studio Dazzle Sock
none left in stash
0.05 skeins = 18.0 yards (16.5 meters), 5 grams
Rainbow
The Natural Dye Studio in Higher West Lyn, Lynton, Devon
May 28, 2010
Yarnundyed 4 Ply Superwash Sock
none left in stash
0.6 skeins = 262.2 yards (239.8 meters), 60 grams
Natural/Undyed
Notes

Using up leftovers in between other projects. Not stuffing puffs.

Final puff finished on 11th January 2015.

Total full puffs: 370
Total half puffs: 48

Leftover half puffs turned into a coaster.

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Finished
March 7, 2014
January 20, 2015
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  • Originally queued: March 6, 2014
  • Project created: March 7, 2014
  • Finished: January 21, 2015
  • Updated: January 11, 2018
  • Progress updates: 9 updates