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. Dear kay, ive been itching to show you how my mitered crosses blanket turned out. 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 mason dixon coloring book for knitters is exactly what it sounds like in the best way possible.
We saw a quilt that plays with the ageold ninepatch pattern, and we immediately had to make a knitting pattern from it. The pattern is from ann and kays book mason dixon knitting, the inspiration and design rules i used came from cara at january one, and the insanity to finish it in a month is all me. Ive been making a lot of socks, knit from the cuffdown. The pattern is from ann and kays book mason dixon knitting, the. Mason dixon knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a howto manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. Multiply that by 20 blocks, and youve got 60 seams, or 120 ends to weave in.
Ever since i started working on seaming my mitered blanket, ive been dreaming about the next blanket that im going to make with all the leftover tahki cotton classic i have. We encourage you to throw out the color wheel, forget your favorite colors, and. 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. 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. 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. Both of her sons have married in the last year or so and each has received this lovely blanket as a gift. This book features stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, pictures, and more. This pattern has generic instructions for knitting mitered squares and putting them into a blanket. What i tried to do here is write it out to make it easy for a beginner to take off and run with it.
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. Masondixon knitting by kay gardiner and ann meador shayne patterns 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. The commentary is at once hilarious and thoughtful, and the tips and hints are both insightful and inspiring. Its true, most of the patterns are the mostlysquare variety, but there are a. Leisurearts provides crochet mitered square afghan patterns. Designed by studio knits for bernat blanket yarn and joann. The four squares potholder will reveal the best of mitered square knittingno seams. This will add that touch of irregularity that our eyes love because it provides from the rigor of the pattern. Posts about masondixon knitting written by carolyn.
Mason dixon knitting authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and brighten the life of the lucky reader who steps into their world. The thing id like to leave you with is the idea that a miter doesnt have to be square. Knit 5 different mit a collection of 5 knit mitered squares to choose from. Heres a quick, lowtech way to divide a ball of yarn. I was leaving for the summer, thought i should give my squares their bath before i sewed them up, then promptly forgot all about them until i was about to head out the door. Apr 16, 2016 im sorry i cant really help at the moment as im not at home. Its the perfect time to knit a new blanket or throw pillow for the sofa, to add a bit of color and give you something to work on during all those long nights. Mitered square knitting if you have never tried mitered square knitting, this book from designer melissa leapman is the one for you. Knitters love this pattern because its a blast to knit up a pile of miters, and the resulting blanket is stunning.
I havent got anything with me in hospital other than a sock to knit on. A tutorial on modular knitting, this book is perfect for novices just starting off using mitered squares as well as more seasoned knitters looking for innovative approaches to mitered knitting. These 30 drawings capture all the gorgeous patterns, textures, and humor of the knitting world. A regular mitered square blanket is composed of blocks of 4 miters that are sewn together like this. I have a few new knitters that would be so inspired i started them knitting scarfs with lionbrand yarn and they love the yarn almost as much as i do. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters by kay. Continue the same way you would if you were making a single square. This adorable knit baby blanket pattern would make a welcome addition to any nursery. An epic tutorial masondixon knitting knitting projects dear ann, this is the story of a hardheaded woman and her dream of making a miteredsquare blanket without sewing a stitch. Kay and ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front. Each of the unique designs included have a fresh take on stitching, to yarnwork, to patterns, and more. Patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds, and familiar ones, too gardiner, kay, shayne, ann meador on. Hi staci, i am trying to make the mitered square version of scarfina scarf by skeino.
My tutorial for the popular mitered square sock blanket pattern with lots of photos. Mason dixon knitting explores the humor, fun, and outrageous possibilities of a realm in which knitting is much more than a craft its a lifestyle. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and p by kay gardiner. 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. This onepiece baby kimono is an ideal project for a beginner, because in the course of the project, you will learn how to do a make one m1 or yarn over yo increase. Coloring knitting patterns can soothe jangled nerves, and it can also inspire your knitting. It showcases patterns from talented knitting designers. Knit a bold mitered pillow to jazz up your space knitting. Knitting is the perfect package of color, pattern and texture. The simplest edgein mitred garter square, recolored and rotated.
I find myself reaching for it when i should be doing something else. How to knit a mitred square blanket knitting squirrel. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters. 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. Its a knitting book with personality that includes thoughts on life, friendship, and, of course, knitting.
Stylish square blanket knit and crochet awesome knitted and crocheted items and patterns. Stylish square blanket love this, just focusing on the textures and the way different angles catch the light the stylish square blanket. I am beginning to vaguely recall that i started this blanket with the idea of combining garter stitch and mitered squares. Mattress seaming a mitered square blanket masondixon. I kept knitting and it was wonderful to have a mindless knit for awhile. I didnt enjoy knitting the sleeves using magic loop. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes, and pictures at. It is both a joy to read through and it has some wonderful patterns. We were frankly stunned when she agreed to do the illustrations for the masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters. The masondixon knitting coloring book for knitters 9780451497383. When last seen, my 16 squares lay forgotten in a bathtub. Susanne showed her latest moderne blanket featured in masondixon knitting that is on her needles. 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. Civil war blanket 12 crochet letter patterns guide patterns.
Im knitting a mitered square for a ravelry group project afghans for afghans blanket in honor of kay and peter. Gradient cowl in linen quill purl soho laundry letters matching game homeschool share blog jay mohler updates the traditional craft of homespun gods. March 2006 suggested yarn tahki yarns cotton classic. 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. In the background of the photo on the left, you can see the knitted miteredsquare blanket that kay taught me how to make. In which we contemplate the wonder that is the mitered blanket intrepid miterheads know the basic recipe for this or any other mitered square blanket. I am dying to try out the striped mitered square blanket pictured belowbecause i love the color blocking and how i can just spend my time knitting up small blocks to build up this great looking blanket. Choose another color from the same pile, and continue knitting. Stories, patterns, advice, opinions, questions, answers, jokes. But, pretty soon, i got into making rectangle miters, skinny miters, tiny lil miters. Now im back to the blanket and it was a sufficient rest to be enthusiastic again. I finished knitting my love note sweater the other night. Knitting inspiration i would make a queen size blanket.
There is no center patch, and there are blocks of color instead of concentric strips. A few years ago, this blanket pattern hit the bookstores and then the internet. January one madness march 19, 2011 two great tastes that taste great together. Paradise fibers knitting spinning and weaving supply knit mitered square blanket click here for my revision to this blanket. Afghan of modular pinwheel blocks inspired by traditional quilt designs. Jan 31, 2016 rachelle colored the picture on the right from her copy of the coloring book. Chockfull of amusing anecdotes and helpful tips for knitters, this book also includes 30 patterns for practical but lovely dishcloths, cushions, and rugs, as well as sexy knitted nightwear, ethereal scarves, and cute baby gifts. She was trix when we adopted her, and since then shes been coco pele homages to pele the hawaiian fire goddess, pele the soccer player, and kokopelli, and clio petra. I was leaving for the summer, thought i should give my squares their bath before i sewed them up, then promptly forgot all about them until i.
Mitered squares blanket the sun is shining today, finally. I am not that clear on the instruction given in the kit on how to start the next square after i made the first mitered square. Page includes bonus patterns for basket and pillows. I enjoyed every stage of this projectfrom choosing the color palette, knitting seemingly endless stockinette squares, and even mattressstitching. In this book, kay and ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. As written, requires approximately 300 yards 272 m of worsted weight yarn approximately 20 stitches per 4 inches20 cm in stockinette stitch to make a scarf 5 12 by 63 inches 14 x 160 cm gauge in pattern stitch garter stitch.
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. Oct 12, 2008 the yarnery family singers sing to ann and kay. The patterns are simple, but not boring and the color selections are spot on. Working each pair of squares as a single mitered rectangle would eliminate half the seams while giving me the same changes in grain. 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. Remember, i started out trying to knit a nosew mitered square blanket. Masondixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Knitted in the beautiful changing shades of amazing, this afghan has the warmth of wool with the washability of acrylic. Ive included some of my square blankets in previous posts. 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. Mitered square blanket by kay gardiner and ann shayne. Our directory links to free knitting patterns only.
Square 2 will be attached to the left edge of square 1. See more ideas about mitered square, crochet and knitted blankets. Masondixon knitting authors comfort, inspire, amuse, and bri. Mitered square blanket masondixon knitting book available at the shop mitered square blanket pattern by kay. Knitting bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm. Knit mitered square sock blanket, great project for yarn scraps ive been working on my mitered square sock yarn blanket and have added lots of photos and explained the directions hopefully a bit better. Knitting this mitred square blanket has become positively addictive. Someday scientists will confirm that knitting a miter floods the brain with endorphins, which would explain a lot. 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. If you love this and want one, dont be daunted by the scope of the thing, just make one miter. Jun 30, 2017 if youre unfamiliar with the basic principle behind the mitered square in knitting, take a look at part two of this adventure. Now, we are even more thrilled that she is working with alice beltran on the new series of illustrated patterns, knitstrips. I finally did have to put it down for about two weeks and knit a baby sweater in the interim. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Knit 5 different mitered squares to create a new blanket or throw. Mixing mitered squares into a log cabin pattern adds texture and fun to this jigsaw puzzle of a blanket. I only need to add a few details to this log cabin style baby blanket. Mitered square blanket tutorial pattern by luann krug.
Because this is a stitch along the pattern is downloaded in parts accompanied by video tutorials. Each pattern is written for three differentsized squares that can be mixed and matched quickly and without difficulty, and the squares can be easily. Rest assured, on the items we absolutely love and adore in all things knitting and then some make it into the mason dixon knitting shop. I intended the cowl to be two mitered squares high. I would have finished sooner, but i couldnt decide how long i wanted my sleeves. This adorable knit blanket has a great texture, but is soft enough to lull your little man to sleep.
Its not that hard to sew up 4 miters into a block, but each block is 3 straight seams 2 short and 1 long. I learned to log cabin technique at a conference from the masondixon knitters, who have done more to popularize the technique than anyone. Knitters love this pattern because its a blast to knit up a pile of miters, and the. Along the way, kay and ann will introduce you to incredible knitting personalities, share their own knitting experiences, and present eyepopping knitting phenomena. Each panel of the 5 panels of this pattern is carefully explained, and the seaming details are explained with clear diagrams and instr. Mar 28, 2006 mason dixon knitting is one of those books that makes a home in the heart of knitters. Yarnspirations has a great looking pattern for a mitered knit pillow, which you can work in matching miters as shown, or use up some of your scraps to make coordinating squares that. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. Sewing squares together is not my strong point and it probably takes me longer than knitting the squares.
In their first book, masondixon knitting, youll find practical advice, instruction. Patterns, stories, pictures, true confessions, tricky bits, whole new worlds. Mitered square knitting from leisure arts presents six easy projects that take you stepbystep through the process. See more ideas about crochet, crochet patterns and crochet projects. 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. This photo was taken at their nashville book signing.
Mitered square blanket pattern by kay gardiner and ann. Mitered square blanket masondixon knitting pin by stef pillaro on crochet misc bobble crochet. Purl the first row ws, and then knit the miter in the usual way. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mitered square knitting from leisure arts presents six easy projects like this geometric blanket and throw pillow duo. Will you post a tutorial on building the mitered squares to. Jul 27, 2018 franklins varied experience in the fiber world includes contributions of writing and design to vogue knitting, yarn market news, interweave knits, interweave crochet, piecework, twist collective. Begin with the single square potholder to learn how simply the decreases form an elegant mitered garter stitch square. Could be especially great if the mitred squares were arranged in a gingham pattern when put together. It took me almost three months to the day to complete working on it every day and not knitting anything else. All you need to know when you start out is how to 1 cast on, 2 knit purling is for showoffs, and 3 bind off. There are howto instructions for knitting this blanket in mdks first knitting book. When youre finished, orient the miter as you see in the photo above, with the cast. I decided to make my last contribution the perfect way to use up little bits of yarn you might have from other projects if youve been following along this year.
Italian style meals and sustainable gardening advice youll love. Say you need to make two sleeves and you have only one skein of yarn. Easy and quick pattern to help you create whilst waiting for the soccer team. We come now to the heart of the matter, where the rubber meets the road. I used about 20 colors of tahki cotton classic on a size 7 addi turbo flex needle. 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. The offkilter color blocks turn a traditional quilt into something modern and surprising. I know there are lots of similar blankets out there.
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