Knitting Pattern – Patriotic Socks Are Just Cool!

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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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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