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.

As we get into the part of the year with a lot of food-forward holidays, it might be time to start thinking about knitting some new things for your table. While a few of these are more fall/Thanksgiving focused, just changing up the colors would make others work for Christmas, or keep it neutral and use them all year long.

What got me started thinking about this was the lovely and simple Fresh Bread Dishtowel, a free pattern from Purl Soho. Worked in a lovely cotton and linen blend, the towel is mostly stockinette stitch with a bit of texture on the borders.

You could use this same kind of pattern to make anything from placemats to a table runner, but let’s look at some specific patterns for those kinds of projects as well.

The easy moss stitch table runner from Glass Bird Knits is beginner friendly can can easily be modified to fit your table (or, again, to make placemats instead of or in addition to a runner). This version is worked in macrame cord, but you could also use bulky yarn.

Emielle Design has a garter stitch runner pattern that’s made with braided cotton cord for a lot of texture without a lot of work. But be sure to take a lot of breaks when knitting with cord because it can be rough on your hands!

I also love the diamond pattern on the Hamilton Table Runner from Wyndlestraw Designs. It calls for a DK weight cotton and linen blend yarn and comes in three sizes with different widths and lengths. The pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Amy Marie’s Table Pumpkins (on Ravelry) is a fun mosaic knitting pattern that would be great to use as a table runner through the fall and for Thanksgiving. It uses a worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors, and you can make it as long as you like for your table.

The no cable knit placemats from Yarn Culture Studio have a fun faux cable look that would be great for the table through the fall and winter.

Or here’s another pattern from Wyndlestraw Designs, this time for an easy knit and purl stitch placemat pattern that looks different but still good on both sides. It calls for worsted weight cotton and comes in two sizes for placemats, but also has instructions for coasters, a hot pad and a table pad all using the same stitch.

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