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Knit a Blanket with a Fun Mosaic Pattern

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mosaic afghan patternMosaic knitting is a lot of fun, and it seems to be trending right now. Also known as slip stitch knitting, mosaic is a special kind of pattern where one color is used in each row, but stitches are slipped so that a second color shows in the row, making a pattern.

If you’ve never tried a mosaic project before, you really should. It’s so simple once you understand the basics (which are pretty darn basic) and it’s a quick, easy way to add color and pattern to a project.

The Mosaic Baby Blanket/Lap Afghan patterns from purl3agony are a great way to get started with this fun technique. Hers actually uses three colors but it’s not that much more complicated, you just have to pay attention to which row you’re on. Once you’ve completed a couple of repeats you’ll be able to read your knitting a little better and see if you’re not following the pattern correctly.

She offers a baby blanket and adult sized afghan options, but you can make it any size you want, do an allover mosaic pattern or work with solid stripes in between mosaic stripes. What fun!

[Photo via purl3agony.]

 

Free Pattern  Mosaic Diamonds Blanket – This pattern offers an exciting opportunity to delve into Mosaic Knitting, making it perfect for both experienced knitters and beginners eager to explore this versatile technique.

Explore Mosaic Knitting with the Pine Sweater – Combining classic elegance with the art of colorwork, this pattern allows you to explore the intricacies of Mosaic Knitting while crafting a stylish and comfortable sweater. With pine-inspired motifs and rich textures, this design captures the essence of nature’s beauty and showcases your knitting prowess. Elevate your knitting skills and embrace the creativity of Mosaic Knitting with this enchanting pattern that promises a truly unique and rewarding knitting experience.

Easy Mosaic Cowl Knitting Pattern – Designed for knitters of all levels, this pattern provides the perfect introduction to Mosaic Knitting, allowing you to create a beautiful cowl adorned with captivating geometric designs. With its straightforward instructions and striking results, this pattern is an ideal choice for those new to colorwork.

Mosaic Turkey Dishcloth Knitting Pattern – Perfect for Thanksgiving or any turkey-themed occasion, this charming pattern showcases the art of Mosaic Knitting in a functional and adorable dishcloth design. Crafted with mosaic colorwork, this pattern allows you to create a delightful turkey motif while mastering the intricacies of this knitting technique.

Mosaic Knitting Patterns – Whether you’re a seasoned mosaic knitter or a beginner eager to try this technique, these patterns provide endless opportunities to unleash your artistic flair and produce stunning works of knitting art.

Fun Mosaic Patterns To Knit  – These patterns are designed to infuse your knitting experience with creativity, color, and excitement. With a diverse range of projects, from blankets and accessories to home decor items, these mosaic patterns promise endless fun and fulfillment for knitters of all skill levels.

 

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Add a Little Lace to Your Knitting Patterns

If you’re new to lace knitting or just aren’t sure how to incorporate the technique into garments, check out these tops and sweaters that use lace as a decorative element.

The easiest lace out there is eyelets, and you can practice them plenty with this eyelet covered sweater from Knitcro Addict. It uses light/DK weight yarn and is worked in four pieces knit flat. It’s intended to be a little cropped and a little oversized, and includes sizes XS to XXL in the pattern.

If you’re in parts of the world where it’s getting colder as you read this, the Nora sweater from Bummbul might be a good choice. This is actually a great one for learning lace because it’s worked in super bulky yarn, which makes it easier to see what you’re doing and makes the lace super graphic. This one just comes in one size, with a 42 inch (106) cm bust, but that could fit a variety of people depending on how much ease you like.

Minimi Knit Design has a cute allover lace cardigan worked in one piece from the bottom up. It’s worked in lace weight mohair held double, which maybe isn’t the best for those new to lace (because it can be hard to rip out) but it sure is pretty. Sizes range to fit from 30 to 66 inches/76 to 168 cm bust measurements.

If you’d rather not have lace all over your sweater, you can knit the Lumi sweater from Originally Lovely, which has a chevron lace pattern on the yoke and is otherwise worked in reverse stockinette stitch. (It’s worked inside out so you don’t have to purl every stitch.) The pattern has 9 sizes from XS to 5XL and uses worsted weight yarn.

Or try the super romantic sookie blouse from Trust the mojo (available on Ravelry). This sweet top is started working flat from the bottom up and has a V-neck and I-cord edgings. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, and the pieces are all joined together to work in one piece to finish off the top. It comes in eight sizes and is available in English and French.

You can also pair lacy sleeves with an otherwise plain top, like on the Starflower Wrap from Annelise Driscoll Gingrow. This intermediate pattern makes a wrap sweater with generous lacy sleeves and a double wrap belt. The pattern has nine sizes, from XS to 5XL, and is available for free from Hobbi.