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Giveaway: Knit Blankets & Throws

February 6, 2017 by Sarah White

Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie book review

YarnAddicted is the winner.

Last week I shared a review of Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie, and this week I’d like to give one of you a chance to knit your own snuggly blankets for your own couch or as gifts for friends.

If you’d like a chance to win this one, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, Feb. 12. I’d love to know if you’ve knit blankets before and what sorts of patterns you like.

Personally, I knit lots of baby blankets, have a great big Stockinette throw on my couch and have made blankets to comfort friends. And have started a couple of stash-busting blankets that have turned into years-long projects.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Maureen says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:30 am

    This seems like a great book! I have knitted blankets before. I knitted the Tree of Life Afghan & various baby blankets. Always looking for some fresh ideas.

  2. Amy Mayen says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:09 am

    I sew, and can’t afford any other habits. I’ve never taken up knitting or crochet, I buy blankets and afgans homemade. There’s nothing that can compare to a hand crafted item!

  3. Judith (from Israel) says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:52 am

    I like to knit Stockinette blankets when travelling with my husband. After a hard day of touring, he watches sports on TV while I sit beside him and knit.

  4. Maureen says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:56 am

    A number of years ago I made five baby blankets for my sister to give as gifts at showers. I have recently made a cabled throw for both of my parents.

  5. knittingdancer says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:01 am

    I like to make baby blankets using the Grandma’s Favorite Dishcloth pattern.

  6. annehaun says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:07 am

    I am a beginner so have onlhy knitted real simple baby blankets – am ready to tackle something harder!

  7. Patricia Panuccio says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I have never knitted a throw.

  8. Patty M. says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I have knit many baby blankets over the years.Now I knit even more for our church’s welcoming baby baskets. It is always fun to knit things that don’t have to fit!

    From snow-kissed VT,
    Patty M.

  9. Denyalle says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I love knitting baby blankets! I’m currently working on one that is my first foray into cables, and has some lacework to it too.

  10. Carol O'Brien says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:53 am

    I knit baby blankets all the time for friends and family. I am always looking for a new pattern although one of the blankets I knit is a shell pattern and I love that.

  11. dianelaces says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:57 am

    I love to knit baby blankets and of course I have a sock yarn blanket in progress that will take several years to finish. Sometimes I wish I had a mindless blanket to work on for car knitting.

  12. Karey says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:02 am

    I typically crochet my blankets because I can work them up faster than knitting. But if I don’t have a deadline, I would love to knit a few blankets!

  13. Helen King says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:03 am

    I have knit two blankets. One lacy baby blanket and one paneled blanket with simple to intricate blocks. They both turned out beautiful.

  14. Maureen T says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:37 am

    I have knitted many things. In fact I kearned to knot at 6 years old. I knitted for many years but with chikdren and work,I haven’t knitted for 25 years.

    The closest I have gotten to a throw or blanket was a doll blanket with a knitted bunny silouette with tail on it.

    I am retired and would love to be able to knit a blanket/throw.

  15. Marilyn Milcavage says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I used to do some pretty intricate knitting, but then stopped for many years. I’ve just recently knitted doll blankets for my granddaughters, but I would like to knit a regular sized Afghan with an easy pattern that repeats so I don’t have to think about it much or have to follow a chart while I knit. If you know of one that’s out there, I would greatly appreciate seeing it.

  16. s says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:55 am

    I always love trying a new pattern and would love to win! 😀

  17. Michele says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    I have knitted many baby clothes and accessories but not a blanket, so I would love a book of patterns!!!

  18. spierssusan says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    I have knitted blankets-for Christmas I gave my sister a sampler afghan in cream-she loves it!

  19. joyce hancock says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    I have knit several afghans, both full size and baby. I prefer to knit one with an interesting pattern to keep me thinking. There are so many occasions to give a nice blanket for.

  20. Zil says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    I have just finished a toddler blanket and did three baby blankets when the child was a baby. I enjoy knitting for children. Thank you for the giveaway chance.

  21. Kim says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I have only done one so far, for a disabled vet charity.

  22. Donna Wollam says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    I’ve only knitted afghans but would really like the chance to try my hand at knitting blankets. Knitting is such a calming project to me.

  23. Sylvia says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    I make prayer shawls on a regular basis, and am always looking for new ideas and patterns!

  24. jennieandtim says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I knit a throw for the end of our bed and I love it! Would love to knit more patterns if I win this book!

  25. yarnaddicted says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm

    I like to knit easy baby blankets, quick to finish! Thanks for the chance!

  26. Lee says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    I have made 2 baby blankets but nothing larger than that!

  27. Rose says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    Such a beautiful book, will be looking for it. I need all the help I can get with my knitting.

  28. Henriika says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I have crocheted one blanket but haven’t knitted one yet. I sure would knit my first one if I had this beautiful book!

  29. MelodyJ says

    February 7, 2017 at 3:35 am

    I have never made any blankets.

  30. Mary Carol Howard says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:19 am

    Just found your blog and look forward to following it! I enjoy both knitting and crocheting throws, baby blankets, and clothing. I seem to gravitate towards projects with a pattern.

  31. geri actor says

    February 7, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I make a lot of gift baby blankets and sometimes an afghan. thanks for the giveaway!

  32. Sarah says

    February 7, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    My mother and dear grandmother taught me to knit and it always brings me joy to create a blanket or something homemade to pass on. I would love to try a new design from this lovely book.
    Thank you for the opportunity with this giveaway.

  33. Chris says

    February 8, 2017 at 12:00 am

    Really I just knit simple baby blankets, nothing fancy.

  34. lindarumsey says

    February 8, 2017 at 4:34 am

    I’m knitting a ten-stitch blanket to use up some of my left over yarns!

  35. Mary says

    February 8, 2017 at 11:24 am

    I’ve done mermaid blankets for both of my granddaughters along with regular afghans in various patterns.

  36. Meari says

    February 9, 2017 at 10:19 am

    That is such a pretty blanket!

  37. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    February 12, 2017 at 5:03 am

    Between knit and crochet I’ve made several, from baby blankets to a queen size bedspread.There are three on my bed now, one about 30 years old and still going strong.

  38. Barbara Brannon says

    January 21, 2022 at 10:05 am

    Beginner knitter here, made 8 afghans for Christmas gifts this past year! Marathon knitting! But I got quite good at simple knitting. Would love to learn cables & other stitches. I have a great grandson coming in April, so am on the hunt for that :perfect: pattern! Thanks for the chance to win this book!

Have you read?

Knit a Garter Stitch Blanket with a Twist

When I first started knitting again after a long absence from the craft (which has now been almost 25 years ago!) I really didn’t like garter stitch that much. I found it super boring, somehow even more boring than knitting stockinette stitch in the round, even though it’s exactly the same thing.

Over the years I’ve softened my opinion, and even grown to like garter stitch. There’s nothing wrong with being plain, and actually the texture of garter stitch is more interesting than stockinette.

Also there are fun things you can do with garter stitch to make it more interesting if you want to, such as adding stripes, working on the bias, or doing fun effects to change the look.

That’s the way with the Bernat Twist My Way Garter Knit Blanket. Using combinations of casting on and binding off creates what they call a Swiss cheese effect along two sides of the blanket. This is a lot of fun in the self-striping ombre yarn they chose for the pattern, but it would also be fun in a solid color or making your own stripes.

Despite the dramatic effect, this pattern is rated easy. It’s worked from side to side (if you consider the “cheesy” edges the top and bottom) and has an eight-row repeat that involves binding off and then casting on again to make the holes. They’re kind of like giant buttonholes.

Once you get the hang of it it’s a pretty easy repeat to remember, and it will be smooth knitting as big as you want to make it.

You can download this pattern from the Yarnspirations website for free, or you can buy a kit direct from them that includes the yarn you need (and knitting needles if you need those, too). Bernat Sport Ombre Twist, which is what is used in the pattern, comes in 12 self patterning colors and is a DK weight acrylic yarn.

[Photo: Yarnspirations]

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