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sweaterThis adorable cardigan and many more, free from Coats and Clark, here:  http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/sweater-patterns.html

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  1. I am looking for a pattern for a cardigan sweate I made in the 60s. It used 3 skeins of yran and was made in one piece from the neck down. Can you help me, please

  2. I too am looking for a knitting pattern. Child’s Jiffy Petal Cardigan B-487. It is worked from the neck down with no seams on the body. My instructions are wearing out as I have used it so often! It is a lovely sweater!

  3. I have been looking for a crochet pattern for a long time. It was put out by C&C in the 60’s. It is an afghan worked in white afghan stitch then embroidered in blue. The design was a chinese scene. It had three patterns and was absolutely delicious. I would appriciate any help.Thank you ahead of time.

  4. I am looking for a crocheted afghan pattern from the 60’s. It is a three panel afghan st. with embroidery in a chinese picture. I made 2 of them for my mother. I lost the original pattern in the fires of the 94 earthquake. I would like to make another

  8. I am looking for a child dress pattern, Coats & Clark book # 191 pattern #B-697. Can anyone help? Thank You, have a wonderful day!

  10. I am knitting Coats & Clark aran cardigan D-391. Instructions say “Rep rows 11-24 over 13 bobble section sts and rows 1-24 for all other sections”…. I am confused; do I repeat 1-24 or 11-24 (until 80 rows above ribbing)??

  11. I am looking for a pattern that I had back in the late 60’s or 70’s. The pattern was a little girl or toddler’s knit skirt . The skirt was knit straight with a fold over waist that elastic was inserted. In the front yarn was attached and knit on about 10 to 15 stitches to make a bib, and the corners at the top of bib were mitered. to finish. The 2 straps were knit and attached front and back. This skirt was knit from fine yarn. Thanks for any help you may provide Alice J.

  12. I have a patterns of your.
    Pearl Pullover LW1349**
    Tell me with is the instruction ( CrR &CrL Please Tell Me What this mines the term of knitting .
    I never see this explanation?????????????

    thanks you

  13. I am looking for a ladies sweater pattern for Christmas. Something with a seasonal pattern.

  14. I am looking for coats and clark B 487 pattern book with childs petal sweater pattern. I made this in the 60’s, but can’t locate the pattern. Any help would be greatly appreciated…

  18. If you are still looking for petal cardigan or other top down cardigan patterns from the 1960s I have several I can share. Email me at [email protected]. Per child’s petal cardigan I have read that the number of stitches is the same as adult, just smaller yard and needles. Directions for child’s for sale online.

  20. For Pearl Pullover (LW1349)

    CrR = slip next 2 sts onto cable holder and leave at back of work, k1, then knit 2 from holder
    CrL = slip next st onto cable holder and leave at front of work, k2, then k1 from holder

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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