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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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Easy Knit Baskets to Use All Your Stash

For the past few years I’ve taken part in a Christmas in July blog hop that encourages people to get a jump on their making for holiday gifts. 

I love to use yarn I already have for these projects in the hope that people will consider what they already have that they can use to make projects for themselves or to give as gifts. 

This year it was a couple of knit baskets made using partial balls of yarn left in my stash from other projects. 

They use the same basic pattern but the first one is made with two colors of bulky yarn, and the second used two strands of worsted weight yarn held together, which made the gauge about the same, but I cast on fewer stitches to make a smaller version. 

The bottom of the basket is square, though you can make them rectangular if you’d rather. Then I just knit up the sides in rounds until I was about to run out of yarn. This gave both baskets rather short sides — maybe more like a tray than a basket — but you can keep knitting as long as you like to make the sides of your basket as tall as you want. 

They’re worked in seed stitch, which keeps the edges from curling and adds a nice texture to the baskets.

Of course this also allows you to use even more odd balls from your stash. I’d love to make a big one someday combining lots of different yarn. I mean, I’d probably use it to store more yarn, but that’s a fine thing to do. 

As it is, these little trays are great for sitting on your desk or bedside table to hold little things that always seem to appear there. I like to use one to hold the supplies for whatever project I’m working on, things like little scissors, my tape measure, a crochet hook, etc.

And they would make good gifts on their own or as a container to hold some other goodies if you like. 

You can find the free pattern for these stash busting baskets over at Our Daily Craft.