Knit (Or Not) This Patriotic Wreath

July Fourth is coming up soon, but there’s still time to craft some creative decor.

Studio Knit has a great little patriotic wreath pattern that you can make super quick, and it’s inexpensive, too. It’s a Stockinette Stitch tube worked in red, white and blue and then sewn around a foam wreath.

There’s also an option for just wrapping the yarn around the wreath without knitting it, if you need a wreath done in even more of a hurry. And the stars are just stickers! (You could also get wooden stars and paint them.)

Canadian friends: use the same pattern but make it just red and white for Canada Day.

Grab a Pretty 4th Of July Patriotic Shawl Pattern – As the Fourth of July approaches, ignite your knitting needles with patriotic pride and celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity with our “Pretty 4th Of July Patriotic Shawl Pattern.” This exquisite design beautifully captures the essence of the holiday, blending the vibrant colors of the American flag into an elegant shawl that exudes both style and patriotism. Whether you’re attending a festive gathering or simply want to showcase your love for the nation, this pattern offers the perfect way to drape yourself in the stars and stripes.

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Knitting Pattern – Patriotic Socks Are Just Cool! – As the summer heat rises, keep your feet stylish and comfortable with our “Patriotic Socks” knitting pattern that screams coolness and national pride. Embrace the spirit of the Fourth of July with every step as you don these eye-catching socks, adorned with the stars and stripes that reflect your love for the USA. Whether you’re attending a festive barbecue or lounging in the shade, these socks are the perfect accessory to showcase your patriotic spirit while keeping your toes cozy and happy.

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

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