Knitting Pattern – Patriotic Socks Are Just Cool!

June 1, 2009 by Terrye Leave a Comment

These are just gorgeous! Who wouldn’t want a pair?

Very pretty, these might have to be next on my to do list.

From DreamWeaver Yarns, here: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/heartstrings-patriotic-socks-pattern-a80p-p-2909.html

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.

Knit (Or Not) This Patriotic Wreath – Welcome the red, white, and blue into your home with our delightful “Patriotic Wreath” pattern, designed to infuse your living space with the pride and joy of Independence Day. Whether you prefer to knit or opt for a no-knit version, this wreath promises to be a charming addition to your decor, capturing the essence of the Fourth of July celebrations with its patriotic colors and festive appeal

Patriotic Patterns for Fourth of July Knitting – Step into the world of Fourth of July knitting wonder with our exclusive collection of “Patriotic Patterns for Fourth of July Knitting.” This captivating assortment of designs allows you to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit, celebrating the nation’s colors and symbols through your creative stitches. From eye-catching accessories to stunning home decor, these patterns are the perfect way to infuse your celebrations with handmade charm.

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Hexagon Knitting Patterns

Knitting squares, rectangles and triangles can get boring after a while, so why not throw in some different shapes, like hexagons?

I started thinking about hexagons because of Amy Gunderson’s Rainbow Remnants cowl (see it on Ravelry), which uses all your sock yarn leftovers to make hexagons worked from the center out and joined as you go so there’s no seaming. She also works over the yarn ends so you don’t have to weave in a million ends either.

This reminded me of the classic Beekeeper’s Quilt knitting pattern from Tiny Owl Knits, which has long been a bucket list project for me. It uses little “hexipuffs,” which are tiny hexagon shaped pillows that are stuffed to make your blanket extra cozy. This one also uses sock yarn but each motif is worked separately and then stitched together so there’s a ton of finishing work. But it would be amazing to have on the back of your couch!

Or you can make a blanket that’s one big hexagon, like this Hexagon Baby Blanket from Lion Brand Yarn. It’s worked in sections so you can change color with each piece or alternate self-striping colorways as shown if you like. Or make it a stash buster.

Hexagons of course remind me of quilts, because my parents have a couple of Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilts my great-grandmother made. If you like that classic look and want to make it in knitting, try the April Showers Bring May Flowers blanket from Needles and Balls. Each hexagon is worked separately so you can make your project as big as you like, using whatever yarn you have handy.

Or try the Knitted Hexagon Cushion, a free pattern from Greedy for Colour. These hexis are worked in strips so you could use the same pattern to make a bigger project if you wanted. As written it calls for DK weight yarn but you could experiment with other weights as well.

Fun shapes and stash busting knitting inspired by quilts? I think these projects might hit everything I love in a knitting project!

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