Book Review – Knit in 10 Hours Afghans and Throws

Knit beautiful, cozy afghans and throws even when you don’t have a lot of time.

Are you looking for a way to add warmth and coziness to your home during the colder months? Look no further than this collection of knitting patterns for beautiful and cozy afghans and throws. Even if you don’t have a lot of time, these patterns are designed to be quick and easy to knit, so you can create beautiful, handmade blankets for your home or to give as gifts.

This collection includes a variety of patterns that use different stitches and yarn weights, allowing you to create throws that are appropriate for changing seasons. The included colorways are designed to complement most decor styles, so you can easily find a design that fits your home.

The patterns are designed by George Shaheen, who has a great experience in creating quick and easy patterns that deliver great results. The collection includes 6 projects: 3 afghans and 3 throws, each with a unique design and style, so you can choose the perfect one for your needs.

So, if you want to add some warmth and coziness to your home, or you’re looking for a quick and easy gift to knit, this collection of knitting patterns for afghans and throws is the perfect choice. With 16 pages of patterns and clear instructions, you’ll be able to create beautiful, cozy blankets in no time.

Looking for more knitted Afghan patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

It’s a common complaint among women and femme dressing folk that our clothes do not include enough (and enough useful) pockets. And even if your clothes do have good pockets, there’s always a chance that you’d rather have another pocket to put some essentials in rather than having to carry a whole bag.

But because we are knitters, we can take this problem into our own needles and knit ourselves some auxiliary pockets.

Beatrice Mase did just that, with a kind of fancy toolbelt pocket accessory that they call VELVET Pockets.

The stitch pattern has a plush, sort of velvet effect, thus the name, but it’s worked with regular fingering/sock weight yarn. (The sample uses wool, but you could experiment with other fibers, too.) It calls for 776 yards of 710 meters, which you might just have in your sock yarn stash.

The pattern includes several pockets of different sizes, with the main body of the pocket worked flat in one piece and the exterior pockets sewn on at the end. You also have the option of adding screw rivets and a coordinating clasp that make it look even more toolbelt chic.

The design is worked with a loop of knit fabric at the top so it can slide onto a belt. The pattern includes explanatory diagrams, photo and video tutorials and is adjustable to fit different sizes of belts.

It’s almost enough to make me want to start wearing belts again, even though I haven’t for years. Because who wouldn’t want a few extra little pockets to hold things when you don’t have enough to really justify carrying a bag around?

The pattern is available in English and French on Ravelry and you can also buy a kit complete with the yarn, rivets and clasp (the pattern is not included in the kit) direct on Etsy.

[Photo: Beatrice Mase]

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