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Yarnspirations Shares Knitting Patterns to Celebrate Canada150

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Knitting patterns to celebrate Canada150.July 1 is Canada’s 150th birthday, so it makes sense that Canadian people and companies are celebrating in a big way. Yarnspirations, which is based in Canada, released a lookbook of Canada150 patterns that’s sure to inspire you to knit something red and white.

There are Canada sweaters, hats and mittens, maple leaf appliques, a crocheted Eh pillow, knit pillows featuring a moose and a loon, and bulky cardigans in classic Cowichan style, to name a few.

Looking for more Canadian knitting patterns? check these out on Etsy.

Let’s hear it for Canada and Canadian knitters!

[Photo: Yarnspirations.]

 

Canada Washcloth Knitting Pattern – Dive into the world of knitting with a touch of Canadian charm with our “Canada Washcloth Knitting Pattern.” This delightful design captures the essence of Canada’s beauty and spirit, making it the perfect addition to your kitchen or bathroom. Whether you’re an avid knitter looking for a new project or simply want to add a touch of Canadian pride to your home, this washcloth pattern promises to combine functionality with a splash of creativity. So, pick up your knitting needles, indulge in the joy of crafting, and knit your way to a practical and patriotic masterpiece.

 

Knitting Patterns to Knit for Canada Day – Gear up for a vibrant celebration of Canada Day with our carefully curated selection of “Knitting Patterns to Knit for Canada Day.” As the nation comes together to commemorate its birthday, these patterns offer the perfect opportunity to infuse your celebrations with handmade brilliance. From chic red and white accessories to adorable maple leaf-inspired designs, these patterns promise to elevate your Canada Day festivities with a touch of knitting magic. Embrace the spirit of unity and pride, and let your knitting needles weave a story of love and admiration for this beautiful country on its special day.

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Yarn Cozy Knitting Patterns

I’ve been toying with the idea of making a yarn cozy or yarn ball holder on the circular knitting machine, but I haven’t gotten to it yet. In the meantime, here are some yarn cozy knitting patterns you can make with knitting needles. Use yarn to hold you yarn!

In its simplest form, a yarn cozy is just a sleeve or a little basket that holds your yarn when you’re working with a center-pull ball so it doesn’t fall apart when you knit. The easiest ones I could find are from Love in Stitches KN, which has a regular size and a mini size. They’re worked with sock yarn and there are options for making them with ribbing, faux cables and with self-striping yarn.

For bigger cakes there’s a project called We call it the “bail holder” from Nicole LeBlanc. This pattern is available on Ravelry and you can use any yarn and make it any size you like. It features an I-cord edging that has a loop in it so you can thread they yarn through the loop to keep it extra contained as you knit.

Another large one that has a slightly fancier pattern is this one by Mareike Meye. You can use any yarn and any gauge, and slip stitch pattern worked in different colors on the sides makes it a little more fun and uses a bit more stash. A strap buttons across the top to hold the ball in place and you can add a buttonhole to the middle of the strap to thread the yarn through. Check this one out on Ravelry.

Adding lace to a yarn cozy makes it fit a wider variety of balls and expand or shrink a bit as needed. Jennifer Sugarman’s Ball Sack uses sock yarn and is made to hold sock yarn. It has the option of making I-cord or using ribbon or cord you already have to make a drawstring at the top. You can find this pattern on Ravelry.

Another lacy option is the yarn ball holder from Frugal Knitting Haus. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has an easy mesh lace pattern and an I-cord drawstring that’s sewn together at the ends so you could loop it over your wrist while you knit if you like. This pattern is also on Ravelry.

Speaking of wrist yarn holders, I also found this one form Knituition. This one uses sport weight yarn and has a spiral rib pattern on the body. The strap is attached to the bag with D-rings, or you could make it a little longer and just sew it into the bag.