Mitered square blanket from mason-dixon knitting bookshelf

Theres been much needed attention to issues surrounding diversity in slow fashion and craft. I find myself reaching for it when i should be doing something else. Heres a quick, lowtech way to divide a ball of yarn. Purl the first row ws, and then knit the miter in the usual way. You put it on your shelf and there it sits forever collecting dust. I know you know how to cast on, but i wanted you to see.

Your own 10 skein10 color grab bag of tahki cotton classic and a copy of mason dixon knitting. Mattress seaming a mitered square blanket masondixon knitting. 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. March 2006 suggested yarn tahki yarns cotton classic. 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.

Could you imagine if you finished square 100 of a blanket. Apr 09, 2020 they were knit using the philippa colourway from the we love denim range by regia. Say you need to make two sleeves and you have only one skein of yarn. The top three shelves are mine, and the middle shelf of the three is the powerhouse. The commentary is at once hilarious and thoughtful, and the tips and hints are both insightful and inspiring. Knitting mitered squares for cindy danceswithpitbulls duration. Knit mitered square sock blanket knit mitered square blanket. 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. Here are my older projects that ive neglected to present. 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. Masondixon knitting we write something for knitters daily and have a great shop at masondixonknitting. Mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one.

Each panel of the 5 panels of this pattern is carefully explained, and the seaming details are explained with clear diagrams and instr. I knitted 16 squares total, seamed 4 blocks of 4 squares each, blocked each of these pieces and then seamed it all together. A gorgeous statement piece for any room of your home, this knit blanket pattern is one youll treasure for years to come. More history of knitting wool rotating, weaving and stitching. Simple mitered square blanket authentic knitting board. Wearable patterns, excellent instructions, readable stories, wonderful tips and techniques, and a big shot of humor equal a fantastic knitting book. Masondixon knitting by kay gardiner and ann meador shayne patterns masondixon 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. 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. This adorable knit blanket has a great texture, but is soft enough to lull your little man to sleep. It took me almost three months to the day to complete working on it every day and not knitting. Sep 16, 2007 it was fun like a real knitting group. The thing id like to leave you with is the idea that a miter doesnt have to be square. Kay gardiner and ann shayne are the rock stars of the knitting communityfans flock to their popular blog masondixonknitting.

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. If you are looking for something special, feel free to give us a call at 4065772088. Lots of dumping and recycling going on, and ive moved more of my knitting books in, and more of my kiddos books out. This is square 1 which is in the bottom right corner of the blanket. Its now a sort of almost usable size that is encouraging me to add further to it. 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. This will add that touch of irregularity that our eyes love because it provides from the rigor of the pattern.

For the first time, classic mdk patterns are available by download. It took me almost three months to the day to complete working on it every day and not knitting anything else. Mitered squares are great as a portable knitting project to be made into blankets, shawls, rugs, clothes, etc. This adorable knit baby blanket pattern would make a welcome addition to any nursery. I used about 20 colors of tahki cotton classic on a size 7 addi turbo flex needle. So decided to use a 3 stitch icord edge on my mitred square scarf. Italian style meals and sustainable gardening advice you. 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. I spent a week knitting nothing but my mitred square blanket. Apr 16, 2016 youve finished your first mitred square. Mattress seaming a mitered square blanket masondixon. It will show you how to join squares and how to add the squares on the sides of the blanket. Its true, most of the patterns are the mostlysquare variety, but there are a.

Remember, i started out trying to knit a nosew mitered square blanket. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and p by kay gardiner. Mitred square blanket knit pattern 2019 inspirational. Knitted in the beautiful changing shades of amazing, this afghan has the warmth of wool with the washability of acrylic. This is, however, my approach to knitting a mitred square blanket, seamlessly and modular. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only.

My tutorial for the popular mitered square sock blanket pattern with lots of photos. Free free mitered square blanket knitting patterns. 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. This book is also blogbased, yet it succeeds as a book in its own right. Mitered square blanket tutorial pattern by luann krug. You start in the centre and work in a sort of square spiral.

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. I havent got anything with me in hospital other than a sock to knit on. This pattern has generic instructions for knitting mitered squares and putting them into a blanket. Mitered square blanket pattern i got a lot of requests for the pattern for the blanket i am working on. Nancy parsons, author and editor of when i heard that kay. Mitered hanging towel pattern by cristina bernardi shiffman. This project requires a total of 1512 12 inch squares, so my four are just a drop in the bucket. I adore how the repetition of the yarns the a cohesive look to the blanket. Mitered square blanket by kay gardiner and ann shayne. 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. Oct 12, 2008 the yarnery family singers sing to ann and kay.

Choose another color from the same pile, and continue knitting. Kay and ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front. K knit stitch ppurl stitch cocast on bobind off pattern notes. Apr 26, 20 posts about knit mitered square written by pdxknitterati. Mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann. For the articles and items you see below first tap this link. Easy mitered baby blanket free knitting pattern blog.

For the first few months of the year to distract myself, i mean, multitask, i worked a good deal on my mitered square blanket from mason dixon knitting. Project gallery for mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Mason dixon knitting is both pretty and practical, fun and informative, everything i hoped gentle art would be but wasnt. 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. How to knit a mitered corner without wrap and turns. Buy masondixon knitting reprint by kay gardiner, ann shayne isbn.

There is probably far more detail here than an experienced knitter needs, but you can skip any part thats completely obvious to you. How to knit a mitred square blanket knitting squirrel. Heres my contribution for the bridge for blankets project. The eternal quest masondixon knitting an elizabeth zimmermann inspired blanket worked in any yarn using only 10 stitches. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. My grandma and her frugal ladyfriends made each other gifts for the kitchen. 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. Mitered crosses blanket, knitting pattern to make with noro yarn, from masondixon knitting. 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. I am beginning to vaguely recall that i started this blanket with the idea of combining garter stitch and mitered squares. 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. 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. One of these ambitious blanket teams is team blanket no.

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. 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. All sorts of mistakes were created on the poor bag, but it was an enjoyable time all the same. Start with a color, then switch colors every four rows. The mod mitered blanket features a dazzling array of multicolored mitered squares, giving the piece a sleek, modern look. My left wrist began to bother me something fierce, and consequently not so much knitting. I have lost track of how many squares have been knitted by this intrepid team, but i think karen has collected enough. 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.

Outside the lines is a great addition to any knitters library. We also offer a great selection of buttons, notions, bags, and knitted goods perfect for gift giving. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket as a gift. Appalachian baby design pick a knit blanket tutorial duration. Square 2 will be attached to the left edge of square 1. Instructions mitered square instructions make 36 with mc, cast on 50 sts, prepare to knit a flat panel. Youll learn how to knit this project with a stepbystep video tutorial. The pattern includes a dutch or square heel and classic toes. Posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn. 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.

Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes. Sign up for our weekly newsletter full of mdk fun, and youll save 10% on your next order. It is a beautiful scarf that i really love wearing. In their first book, masondixon knitting, youll find practical advice, instruction, and more than 30 incredible patterns. Knitting this mitred square blanket has become positively addictive.

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. Mitered squares are a fun technique and make this a unique patchwork afghan. 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. Mar 15, 2007 mitered square blanket by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Ever since i started working on seaming my mitered blanket, ive. Noro kureyon, 20 skeins of various colors, auracania nature wool and nature wool chunky leftovers, malabrigo worsted. Kennita tully im a knitwear designer for yarn companies and publications as well. This photo was taken at their nashville book signing. No matter your skill level, this fun and easy to knit baby blanket is a large mitered square. 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 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. Its a knitting book with personality that includes thoughts on life, friendship, and, of course, knitting. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. How to knit a mitred square blanket mitred square tutorial step 16 record of knitting string spinning, weaving and stitching jobs such as. Dear ann, this is the story of a hardheaded woman and her dream of making a. When youre finished, orient the miter as you see in the photo above, with the cast. For those who detest seaming a thousand little squares together, i hope. The ladies of masondixon knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure. Pattern is also free from canadian living online italian translation available from fili and colori pattern description from masondixon knitting outside the lines.

As a reasonable knitter i always thought that spending time knitting a blanket or rug is a. Its true, most of the patterns are the mostlysquare variety, but there are a couple clothing items as well. 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. Pattern mitered crosses blanket for mercy corps by kay gardiner craft. Knitters love this pattern because its a blast to knit up a pile of miters, and the resulting blanket is. Mitered hanging towel pattern by cristina bernardi. 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. So, i tried to write this out in a format that my beginning knitting students might also be able to use. Mitered square blanket knit knitting help knitting stitches knitting yarn hand knitting knitting patterns crochet patterns mitered square techniques couture sewing techniques. Mod mitered blanket knitting patterns, universal yarn.

Click here to see the pattern for using worsted weight yarn to create larger mitered squares. Im sorry i cant really help at the moment as im not at home. Susanne showed her latest moderne blanket featured in masondixon knitting that is on her needles. Well, cats out of the bag, you can join mitered squares as you knit. In all i used about 75 different sock yarns in my mitred squares blanket. 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. Mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. This mitered corner blanket free knitting pattern has detailed instructions for knitting mitered squares and putting them into a blanket. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Okay, it was mainly because the pilot was cute, so for all of you nonbelievers, you can get a date by knitting in public. We come now to the heart of the matter, where the rubber meets the road. How to knit a mitred square blanket detailed directions for knitting a mitered square blanket. Lets say you want to knit something the size of a queen bed, or perhaps big enough to.

As you can see in the square above, ill be using four similar colors for the. What i tried to do here is write it out to make it easy for a beginner to take off and run with it. 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. Weve scouted the country for the best selection of yarn, fiber and equipment supporting knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning and other fiber pursuits. Do not cut yarns, simply carry them along the side when not in use. Easy use this brilliant technique in our nearlynosew blanket. 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. I know there are lots of similar blankets out there. Free knitting pattern in 2020 sock yarn blanket, scrap.

Saved from diannejones discover ideas about knitting stitches. Aug 01, 2008 it was fun like a real knitting group. Partly thats due to the truth in advertising of the title. But, pretty soon, i got into making rectangle miters, skinny miters, tiny lil miters. 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.