Mitered square blanket from mason-dixon knitting bookshelf

Pattern is also free from canadian living online italian translation available from fili and colori pattern description from masondixon knitting outside the lines. So decided to use a 3 stitch icord edge on my mitred square scarf. The joy of knitting the mitred square blanket is that the squares are joined together as you go, so no sewing together of squares and minimal finishing. Appalachian baby design pick a knit blanket tutorial duration. Sign up for our weekly newsletter full of mdk fun, and youll save 10% on your next order.

Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and p by kay gardiner. Wearable patterns, excellent instructions, readable stories, wonderful tips and techniques, and a big shot of humor equal a fantastic knitting book. Heres my contribution for the bridge for blankets project. Start with a color, then switch colors every four rows. Its a knitting book with personality that includes thoughts on life, friendship, and, of course, knitting. Square 2 will be attached to the left edge of square 1. A gorgeous statement piece for any room of your home, this knit blanket pattern is one youll treasure for years to come. Dear ann, this is the story of a hardheaded woman and her dream of making a. Not only are mitered squares good for pretty corners, they can stand on their own as a decorative element and really look good when you. What i tried to do here is write it out to make it easy for a beginner to take off and run with it. Say you need to make two sleeves and you have only one skein of yarn. My left wrist began to bother me something fierce, and consequently not so much knitting. In their first book, masondixon knitting, youll find practical advice, instruction, and more than 30 incredible patterns.

Mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Knitting mitered squares for cindy danceswithpitbulls duration. Susanne showed her latest moderne blanket featured in masondixon knitting that is on her needles. Mar 15, 2007 mitered square blanket by kay gardiner and ann shayne. One thing that crops up again and again is the idea of being color blind, where individuals claim to look past or not see exterior markers like skin pigmentation. The mod mitered blanket features a dazzling array of multicolored mitered squares, giving the piece a sleek, modern look. This pattern has generic instructions for knitting mitered squares and putting them into a blanket. This photo was taken at their nashville book signing. It is a beautiful scarf that i really love wearing.

Free free mitered square blanket knitting patterns. The simplest edgein mitred garter square, recolored and rotated. Mason dixon knitting outside the lines features helpful and humorous sidebars that discuss things such as the pitfalls of the sweater coat, the beauty of shetland wool, how to make a stitch marker out of citrus peel or tin foil, and the moment where a pattern breakthrough occurs. The eternal quest masondixon knitting an elizabeth zimmermann inspired blanket worked in any yarn using only 10 stitches. Its true, most of the patterns are the mostlysquare variety, but there are a couple clothing items as well. Heres a quick, lowtech way to divide a ball of yarn. Lots of dumping and recycling going on, and ive moved more of my knitting books in, and more of my kiddos books out. Ever since i started working on seaming my mitered blanket, ive. All sorts of mistakes were created on the poor bag, but it was an enjoyable time all the same. How to knit a mitred square blanket detailed directions for knitting a mitered square blanket. Mason dixon knitting is both pretty and practical, fun and informative, everything i hoped gentle art would be but wasnt. My grandma and her frugal ladyfriends made each other gifts for the kitchen.

Sep 16, 2007 it was fun like a real knitting group. I spent a week knitting nothing but my mitred square blanket. Italian style meals and sustainable gardening advice you. Pattern mitered crosses blanket for mercy corps by kay gardiner craft. Easy use this brilliant technique in our nearlynosew blanket. If you come to a knot in the skein or run out of one of your colors, take it as an opportunity to change colors in an unexpected spot. Mitred square blanket knit pattern 2019 inspirational. The ladies of masondixon knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure.

I havent got anything with me in hospital other than a sock to knit on. I know you know how to cast on, but i wanted you to see. Mitered squares are great as a portable knitting project to be made into blankets, shawls, rugs, clothes, etc. Well, cats out of the bag, you can join mitered squares as you knit. Im sorry i cant really help at the moment as im not at home. Mitered crosses blanket, knitting pattern to make with noro yarn, from masondixon knitting. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket as a gift. Knitters love this pattern because its a blast to knit up a pile of miters, and the resulting blanket is. I have a deep need to show my work here, to prove to you how hard i tried, and to show you the alternatives as they played out, so that you will not judge me too harshly, gentle readers. Knitting this mitred square blanket has become positively addictive. K knit stitch ppurl stitch cocast on bobind off pattern notes. Instructions mitered square instructions make 36 with mc, cast on 50 sts, prepare to knit a flat panel. Saved from diannejones discover ideas about knitting stitches. Buy masondixon knitting reprint by kay gardiner, ann shayne isbn.

It will show you how to join squares and how to add the squares on the sides of the blanket. Here are my older projects that ive neglected to present. Masondixon knitting by kay gardiner and ann meador shayne patterns masondixon knitting. Weve scouted the country for the best selection of yarn, fiber and equipment supporting knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning and other fiber pursuits. Free knitting pattern in 2020 sock yarn blanket, scrap. Mason dixon knitting mason dixon knitting offers knitters something entirely new all the patterns and howto advice they crave combined with a funny, fresh, and friendly narrative that knitters will love. This mitred knitting square blanket pattern is relatively easy to knit, you do need to be able to decrease and to pick up stitches along a knitted edge, but apart from that it is knitted using garter stitch and will be suitable for most beginners. So, i tried to write this out in a format that my beginning knitting students might also be able to use. They came to mind yesterday when i was putting the ends of lines onto the knitting squirrel sale page and the last few balls of this range joined the sale page. Simple mitered square blanket authentic knitting board. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Apr 09, 2020 they were knit using the philippa colourway from the we love denim range by regia. Mattress seaming a mitered square blanket by kay gardiner 92516 lets say you want to knit something the size of a queen bed, or perhaps big enough to cover your dining room table. For the articles and items you see below first tap this link.

Project gallery for mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Not only does this help with the sizing and continuity of your project, it also leads to a very satisfied feeling when you finish that last block. Knit mitered square sock blanket knit mitered square blanket. But, pretty soon, i got into making rectangle miters, skinny miters, tiny lil miters. Aug 01, 2008 it was fun like a real knitting group. One of these ambitious blanket teams is team blanket no. Aug 29, 2008 pattern is also free from canadian living online italian translation available from fili and colori pattern description from masondixon knitting outside the lines. In all i used about 75 different sock yarns in my mitred squares blanket. Theres always something delicious to make for dinner from salads to sides, pasta courses, entrees, and desserts by judy wright, an urban farmer in nashville. Apr 07, 2010 mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one.

Kay and ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front. You start in the centre and work in a sort of square spiral. This project requires a total of 1512 12 inch squares, so my four are just a drop in the bucket. Okay, it was mainly because the pilot was cute, so for all of you nonbelievers, you can get a date by knitting in public. The commentary is at once hilarious and thoughtful, and the tips and hints are both insightful and inspiring. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Each panel of the 5 panels of this pattern is carefully explained, and the seaming details are explained with clear diagrams and instr. This mitered corner blanket free knitting pattern has detailed instructions for knitting mitered squares and putting them into a blanket. Remember, i started out trying to knit a nosew mitered square blanket. I used about 20 colors of tahki cotton classic on a size 7 addi turbo flex needle.

How to knit a mitred square blanket knitting squirrel. Mitered square blanket by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Could you imagine if you finished square 100 of a blanket. Mod mitered blanket knitting patterns, universal yarn. The thing id like to leave you with is the idea that a miter doesnt have to be square. Dear ann, ever since the announcement of our team blanket project a few weeks ago, ive kept a mitered crosses blanket square inprogress in my bag with me pretty much all the time. Mason dixon knitting the curious knitters guide kay gardner and ann shayne this is one of my favorite books, and not just for the 30 projects. We come now to the heart of the matter, where the rubber meets the road. Choose another color from the same pile, and continue knitting. Kay gardiner and ann shayne have wit, insight, and true confessions about knitting that makes masondixon knitting outside the lines read more like a sketchbook or journal than a pattern book, and its a pleasure.

Jul 12, 2010 knitting these mitered squares was actually kind of addictive, and i might be tempted to make an adultsized version in the future not with baby yarn, though, that would probably drive me crazy. I find myself reaching for it when i should be doing something else. If you are looking for something special, feel free to give us a call at 4065772088. Noro kureyon, 20 skeins of various colors, auracania nature wool and nature wool chunky leftovers, malabrigo worsted. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Kennita tully im a knitwear designer for yarn companies and publications as well. Nancy parsons, author and editor of when i heard that kay. If you look in the previous comments on how to knit a mitred square blanket you may see a similar question answered or maybe someone else will be kind enough to pop an answer into the comments.

Id had some knitting circles in my dorm, but the girls were always really, really beginner and had no knowledge of the online community i was the most hardcore one, and that wasnt really fun for me. Mattress seaming a mitered square blanket masondixon knitting. Mitered hanging towel pattern by cristina bernardi. It took me almost three months to the day to complete working on it every day and not knitting anything else. No matter your skill level, this fun and easy to knit baby blanket is a large mitered square. When i finished knitting the scarf i felt that the edge really needed to finished in some way but i didnt want the scarf to be much wider. How to knit a mitered corner without wrap and turns. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only. For those who detest seaming a thousand little squares together, i hope. The top three shelves are mine, and the middle shelf of the three is the powerhouse. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes.

Yankee kay and tennessean ann are the personalities behind masondixon knitting and over the years they have developed a dedicated following of knitters who enjoy their irreverent correspondence and breezy guidance through knitopia. The pattern includes a dutch or square heel and classic toes. Mitered square blanket by kay gardiner and ann shayne knitters love this pattern because its a blast to knit up a pile of miters, and the resulting blanket is stunning. Hung nicely over a rocking chair or draped over the crib, the many mitered baby blanket is a blue beauty perfect for a tiny little boy. Posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. I have lost track of how many squares have been knitted by this intrepid team, but i think karen has collected enough. I adore how the repetition of the yarns the a cohesive look to the blanket. Mitered hanging towel pattern by cristina bernardi shiffman. Mason dixon kal mitered square blanket ravelry generic mitered square blanket pattern by sue ann lost in stash cerys baby blanket mitered and modular throws accessories knitting patterns. More history of knitting wool rotating, weaving and stitching.

This adorable knit blanket has a great texture, but is soft enough to lull your little man to sleep. Lets say you want to knit something the size of a queen bed, or perhaps big enough to. Mitered square blanket knit knitting help knitting stitches knitting yarn hand knitting knitting patterns crochet patterns mitered square techniques couture sewing techniques. Mitered squares are a fun technique and make this a unique patchwork afghan. You put it on your shelf and there it sits forever collecting dust. For the first time, classic mdk patterns are available by download. Purl the first row ws, and then knit the miter in the usual way. I knitted 16 squares total, seamed 4 blocks of 4 squares each, blocked each of these pieces and then seamed it all together. Easy mitered baby blanket free knitting pattern blog.

Apr 16, 2016 youve finished your first mitred square. I know there are lots of similar blankets out there. It took me almost three months to the day to complete working on it every day and not knitting. Masondixon knitting we write something for knitters daily and have a great shop at masondixonknitting. Like a couple of favorite aunts ushering you into a sunny kitchen for tastes of cookie dough and the sharing of secrets, the authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and brighten the life of the lucky reader who steps into their world. There is probably far more detail here than an experienced knitter needs, but you can skip any part thats completely obvious to you. March 2006 suggested yarn tahki yarns cotton classic.

I am beginning to vaguely recall that i started this blanket with the idea of combining garter stitch and mitered squares. Mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and. This is, however, my approach to knitting a mitred square blanket, seamlessly and modular. Its now a sort of almost usable size that is encouraging me to add further to it. When youre finished, orient the miter as you see in the photo above, with the cast. Outside the lines is a great addition to any knitters library. Do not cut yarns, simply carry them along the side when not in use. We also offer a great selection of buttons, notions, bags, and knitted goods perfect for gift giving.

With the right side of square 1 facing you, knit the 2 stitches remaining on the needle of square 1 using your new sock yarn colour. Youll learn how to knit this project with a stepbystep video tutorial. Theres been much needed attention to issues surrounding diversity in slow fashion and craft. This will add that touch of irregularity that our eyes love because it provides from the rigor of the pattern. Kay gardiner and ann shayne are the rock stars of the knitting communityfans flock to their popular blog masondixonknitting. As a reasonable knitter i always thought that spending time knitting a blanket or rug is a. Mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Its true, most of the patterns are the mostlysquare variety, but there are a.

Apr 26, 20 posts about knit mitered square written by pdxknitterati. This was the moment i fell in love with the mitered square blanket made famous by my good friend, and neighbor, ann shayne and new yorker, kay gardiner in their first knitting book, masondixon knitting. Mattress seaming a mitered square blanket masondixon. Mitered square blanket tutorial pattern by luann krug. Your own 10 skein10 color grab bag of tahki cotton classic and a copy of mason dixon knitting.

Mitered square blanket pattern i got a lot of requests for the pattern for the blanket i am working on. I havent given much dedicated knitting time to it, but lifes random moments of idleness really do add up, and there is no friendlier portable project than a log cabin square. Mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann. Oct 12, 2008 the yarnery family singers sing to ann and kay. I have a deep need to show my work here, to prove to you how hard i tried, and to show you the alternatives as they played. How to knit a mitred square blanket mitred square tutorial step 16 record of knitting string spinning, weaving and stitching jobs such as. Click here to see the pattern for using worsted weight yarn to create larger mitered squares. Mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann shayne mitered square blanket mason dixon knitting book available at the shop tahki yarns cotton classic denim squares by fuzzynoodleknits, via flickr see more. This is square 1 which is in the bottom right corner of the blanket.