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3 Hour Cardigan? Really!

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Are you looking for a quick and stylish knitting project? Look no further than the 3 Hour Cardigan! This pattern is designed to be completed in just three hours, making it the perfect project for a lazy weekend afternoon or a last-minute gift. Not only is it quick, but it’s also ultra-cute. Imagine sitting down at the beginning of the big game and having this done at the end. It’s almost unimaginable, but it’s definitely possible with this pattern.

The 3 Hour Cardigan is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the yarn and design. It’s perfect for a cozy night in or a weekend errands. The pattern is easy to follow and includes detailed instructions and helpful photos, so you can be sure your cardigan will turn out perfectly.

This pattern is suitable for knitters of all skill levels. From easy to intermediate, you will find a pattern that fits your skill level. Whether you’re new to knitting or an experienced knitter looking for a new challenge, you’ll find a pattern to suit your needs.

One of the best things about this cardigan is that it can be made with different yarns, from bulky to lightweight. This means that you can use up your stash yarn or choose a new yarn to suit your project. And because it’s a quick project, you can easily make several cardigans in different colors and styles.

Are you up for the challenge? The 3 Hour Cardigan is the perfect project to test your speed and skills. It’s a fun and rewarding project that will keep you warm and stylish all winter long. So grab your needles and yarn and get ready to knit up a storm with this amazing pattern.

In conclusion, this 3 Hour Cardigan pattern is a perfect project for those who are looking for a quick and stylish knitting project. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, this pattern offers something for everyone. Not only is it quick, but it’s also ultra-cute and versatile. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try and see for yourself how easy it is to make a cardigan in just 3 hours!

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  4. Hmmm…it’s not my pattern and I’m not 100 percent sure of the source since this was published long before I took over, but it looks like it’s just misnumbered because row 11 shows you purling one more stitch than you did on row 9, which is how the previous rows were going, too. If that makes any sense.

Have you read?

Book Review: Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit & Crochet Blankets

Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four. 

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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