Free Knitting Pattern – Easy Eyelet Stitch Afghan

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Are you looking for the perfect, easy to knit afghan that will keep you comfy and cozy? Look no further than this beautiful pattern that is perfect for beginners. The easy eyelet stitch creates a subtle and elegant texture that will elevate any room in your house.

This afghan is made with Bernat Blanket Big Ball yarn, which is perfect for creating a warm and cozy blanket that will stand the test of time. The yarn is soft, durable, and easy to work with, making it the perfect choice for a blanket that will be used frequently.

The afghan requires 4 balls of yarn and 36″ (90 cm) circular needle size 11 (8.0 mm) to create a finished size of 51 x 60 inches. The finished afghan will be the perfect size to snuggle up with on the couch or to add an extra layer of warmth to your bed.

The pattern is marked as beginner knit because it includes easy techniques such as knit and purl stitches, and working in the round. The instructions are written in easy-to-follow steps, so even if you’re new to knitting, you’ll be able to create a beautiful and stylish afghan that you’ll be proud to show off.

This free pattern is available for download only, so add it to your cart now and the pattern will be sent to your email after checkout. Don’t wait any longer, start knitting your very own cozy and elegant afghan today.

It’s a perfect pattern for a beginner who wants to learn new techniques, or for anyone looking for a easy and fast project. Not only will you have a beautiful afghan for yourself, but it also makes a great gift for your loved ones.

So, grab your needles and yarn, and start knitting today!

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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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