Blankets. One of the most time consuming yet enjoyable things to make, amiright? There are so many things to love about blankets when it comes not only to designing and making them but also using them! My latest blanket design leans heavily into texture and colorwork to bring some brightness and cheer into the home on these grey winter days. Using only basic stitches …
Read MoreWhether you're outside under the night sky or inside atop the couch or your favorite reading chair, the Stargazer Throw is the dreamiest blanket to cozy up with. A simple crochet stitch creates this mesmerizing pattern that differs slightly on …
Read MoreIt might be sweater season, but it's also definitely blanket season! October is my favorite month of the year and for me it evokes apple and pumpkin picking, cozy vibes, knitwear, and snuggling up to watch scary movies. I really wanted …
Read MoreStarting in January 2021, the first of 12 afghan square designs will begin the journey of the Traveling Seasons Afghan and travel to a new designer every month, spanning across the U.S. and Canada. Each designer will create a 13" x 13" square, designed with …
Read MoreIs there any better project than a big cozy blanket in the middle of February? I think not. I've been craving simple, meditative projects lately to keep me grounded and entertained, and blankets tend to be my go-to when I'm in that mood.
Read MoreFebruary is what I would call blanket season. The festive feeling of winter has usually long been forgotten and we are left with cold, dreary weather (at least in the northeast US where I am!) and still quite a ways until spring. In a typical year …
Read MoreWhen all of the new Lion Brand Wool-Ease colors in such gorgeous warm neutral shades were released this summer, I instantly thought of my Elizabeth Blanket from a few years ago. Designed for a friend's new baby, this throw is a multicolor …
Read MoreThis mid-century modern inspired blanket is a stunning graphic addition to any home. A sea of garter stitch provides a meditative knit with addicting modular color changes.
Read MoreThis geometric crochet lapghan can serve as a small blanket for the couch or the car, and it can also function as a decorative rug. High contrast streams of bobbles accent a simple base of double crochet to bring a modern aesthetic to this easy project.
Read MoreStarting in January 2020, the Traveling Afghans will set sail from NYC and journey to a new designer every two weeks. Each designer will create a 10"x10" square to add to either the knit or the crochet blanket before sending it off to the next person to add theirs. They will each publish their pattern for free online so YOU can follow along with us and create your own knit or crochet afghan! This year-long collaborative effort will feature stories from the designers about their paths as makers, and will give you the opportunity to learn new stitches and make new friends in the community along the way.
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