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Knit a Wreath for Sandy Relief

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hampstead wreathThere are so many different knitting and craft-related projects going on to help people affected by that storm called Sandy that I couldn’t possibly keep up with them all. I consider that a very good thing indeed.

Another very good thing indeed is this lovely Hampstead Wreath, a knit wreath adorned with a pretty cable pattern and designed by the good people at True Brit Knits. I know they’re good people because they’re donating the proceeds from the pattern’s sales through the end of the year to Citymeals-on-wheels NYC, which provides and delivers meals to homebound people and, as I learned from reading about this project on Mason-Dixon Knitting, has been working to help the food insecure since the hurricane hit.

It’s a great cause and a great value (£3, or a little less than $5) for a pretty wreath you’ll want to hang on your door or over the mantle this holiday season. And you’ll feel good doing it. What could be better?

[Photo from True Brit Knits via Ravelry.]

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Double Knitting Hot Pad Patterns

Double knitting is a lot of fun to do, but if you’re new to the process it can be intimidating to start with a big project. That’s why I have a little set of double knit coasters on my website that takes you through the basics, but these double knit hot pads are also a great option when you’re learning double knitting or just looking for a small project. 

My love of quilt themed projects is well documented, so you can imagine how I feel about the Folksy Hot Pads from Shelli Can (Ravelry). These quilt block inspired hot pads use DK weight yarn and there are two pattern options and three size options for you to choose from. 

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Interestingly, a lot of the potholder knitting patterns I found have animals on them, which is fun. Indian Love by Sonja Neukomm features an elephant decorated with flowers and is available on Ravelry. this one calls for sport weight yarn and the pattern is in English and German. The pattern also includes a lotus flower design so you can knit both. 

Cat’s all Folks by Susan U is a free pattern on Ravelry with a checkerboard cat design. This one is so cute and looks like a lot of fun to knit in sport weight yarn. 

As knitters we love our sheep, and there’s also a sheep themed double knit potholder from AMHIYU. This design calls for worsted weight yarn and looks great in black and white, but you can use any colors you like. 

Finally, there’s this lovely set of five double knit potholder patterns from Knitting Knicely. You’ll find a squirrel, rabbit, deer, bear catching a fish and a fox in this set. These call for super fine yarn which allows them to have more detail. 

Ready to take on a bigger project? Check out more double knitting patterns.