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Giveaway: Knit Blankets & Throws

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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

  14. 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. 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.

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

  19. 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. 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.

  22. 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.

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

  30. 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.

  32. 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.

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

  37. 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. 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?

Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.