Slip in a Little Mosaic Knitting with This Fun Top

It’s always nice when learning a new knitting skill to find projects that are small or just use a little bit of that technique so you can get comfortable with it without being intimidated by the scale of the project.

Afternoon in Lisbon by Lisa Hannes is a great example because it’s a mostly striped sweater with just a bit of mosaic knitting on those adorable cap sleeves.

The mosaic is presented in chart form, so you can learn the skill of reading a mosaic knitting chart and get comfortable with the (really easy) technique without a lot of work.

This sweet pattern is available on Ravelry for €6 (or about $6.76 as of this writing).

[Photo: Lisa Hannes.]

Free Pattern Mosaic Diamonds Blanket – This pattern offers an exciting opportunity to delve into Mosaic Knitting, making it perfect for both experienced knitters and beginners eager to explore this versatile technique.

Explore Mosaic Knitting with the Pine Sweater – Combining classic elegance with the art of colorwork, this pattern allows you to explore the intricacies of Mosaic Knitting while crafting a stylish and comfortable sweater. With pine-inspired motifs and rich textures, this design captures the essence of nature’s beauty and showcases your knitting prowess. Elevate your knitting skills and embrace the creativity of Mosaic Knitting with this enchanting pattern that promises a truly unique and rewarding knitting experience.

Easy Mosaic Cowl Knitting Pattern – Designed for knitters of all levels, this pattern provides the perfect introduction to Mosaic Knitting, allowing you to create a beautiful cowl adorned with captivating geometric designs. With its straightforward instructions and striking results, this pattern is an ideal choice for those new to colorwork.

Mosaic Turkey Dishcloth Knitting Pattern – Perfect for Thanksgiving or any turkey-themed occasion, this charming pattern showcases the art of Mosaic Knitting in a functional and adorable dishcloth design. Crafted with mosaic colorwork, this pattern allows you to create a delightful turkey motif while mastering the intricacies of this knitting technique.

Mosaic Knitting Patterns – Whether you’re a seasoned mosaic knitter or a beginner eager to try this technique, these patterns provide endless opportunities to unleash your artistic flair and produce stunning works of knitting art.

Fun Mosaic Patterns To Knit – These patterns are designed to infuse your knitting experience with creativity, color, and excitement. With a diverse range of projects, from blankets and accessories to home decor items, these mosaic patterns promise endless fun and fulfillment for knitters of all skill levels.

I guess I must have had this pattern on my mind, because I had chosen this log cabin blanket recipe to write about, promptly forgot about it and a couple of weeks later started knitting a log cabin blanket using all my pink yarn.

It might stay pink if it makes it to baby blanket sized, or I might add in some pastel green and blue, too, to make a bigger blanket. We’ll see. I’m also holding several strands of yarn together to make a kind of bulky yarn, which means it’s deeply satisfying how much yarn is used even as the project is still relatively small.

In Kristen Finlay’s version, DK weight yarn scraps (or fingering/sock yarn held double) are used to make a simple scrappy log cabin blanket that’s lighter weight than my version. Log cabin is a great technique for knitters of any skill level because it’s worked in garter stitch. The only not completely basic technique you need for log cabin knitting is picking up stitches.

If you’ve never worked a log cabin knitting project before, this is a good introduction, and it is really nice to use all your yarn scraps in one big project you’ll use for years to come.

If you use a lot of DK weight yarn you can keep building on it whenever you finish a project, or if you use more worsted weight you can do the same thing with it, it will just be a little bigger starting out than the pattern calls for. How big it gets is totally up to you.

I have really been enjoying working on my log cabin project, and it’s my current sitting at my desk and need a break knit (do you have one of those or is it just me?).

Ready to start your own log cabin blanket knitting project? You can grab the free pattern from Kristen Finlay on Ravelry.

Need more log cabin inspiration? Check out more log cabin knitting patterns.

[Photo: Kristen Finlay]

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