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simplestyleGot my hot little hands on another copy of SimpleSTYLE by Ann Budd. I’m thinking of a number, can anyone guess what it is? First to guess gets the book!

Muhahahahah, my little robots…..

This book is awesome, classic. 19 innovative to traditional designs with simple knitting techniques.

16 renowned knitwear designers have contributed to this collection which features easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and material lists for all 19 patterns, ranging from pullovers, cardigans, vests, skirts, wraps and more.

And the best part yet, this copy is free, to the first person to guess what number I’m thinking….

Ready… Set…. Go!

Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

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  33. Everyone at work is guessing (well, at least the handful of us in the knitting group). I hope it’s not too late. How do you guess a number with no constraints?

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Have you read?

Knit a Blanket with the Texture of a Ceiling

Knitwear designers can get inspiration from almost anything when it comes to re-creating a color scheme, an image or a texture in stitches. Sometimes the inspiration isn’t always obvious in the finished project, but sometimes it’s more literal. 

That’s the way it is with the Tin Ceiling Blanket from Purl Soho. Not just because the inspiration is in the name, but if you’ve ever seen one of these old ceilings you can see that the design of the blanket is quite similar to the pattern of the tin tiles. 

This is also a good example of the idea that you don’t have to use fancy stitch patterns or lots of color to make a big impact with your knits. This single-color blanket (designed by Gianna Mueller and inspired by a washcloth and towel set designed by Sandi Rosner) is made completely with knits and purls, other than slipped stitches at the beginning of rows to make neater edges. 

The pattern is written out row by row, but there’s also a chart, which means this project is a great opportunity to practice reading a chart where you can check your work against the written pattern if you need to. 

It comes in two sizes, a crib blanket and a throw. The yarn used in the sample is an organic cotton sold by the cone, which is a great way to get a large quantity of yarn and have fewer ends to weave in. In fact, you can knit either size of the blanket with just one cone of yarn, which isn’t inexpensive but makes you a great, sturdy, heirloom quality but still washable blanket you’ll use for years to come. (Of course you can use any sport weight yarn you like to make this blanket.)

Check out all the details and grab the free pattern from Purl Soho. 

[Photo: Purl Soho]