I’ve been thinking about doing a post dedicated to the blogs I follow on a regular basis. But until I get around to organizing all of those web links,
I have to tell you about Susan, a crafter out on the west coast. She seems to do it all, and she’s a young mom, too. Wow. One of her areas of expertise is quilting and she’s got a new book that just came out. Susan loves the log cabin pattern and has infused this American classic with new life. Her projects have such a zesty, youthful tone and modern application. Apparently she travels in the circle of the crafty elite, too, because Kay Gardiner of Mason-Dixon Knitting did a review of her book. And then Kay designed a Knitted Crosses Blanket pattern inspired by the book’s Modern Crosses quilt.
It was love at first sight. I downloaded the pattern within minutes and raced to my local yarn store for a few balls of Noro Silk Garden. One of the things I most love about this pattern is that it is easy to remember. And it’s totally portable. And perhaps top on my personal list: no body measurements required!
Proceeds from the pattern sales are going to MercyCorps for its Japan relief efforts. That feels nice, too. To think it’s possible to “knit for Japan.” I like that. You can purchase a copy of the pattern on Ravelry or on the Mason-Dixon Knitting site.
I’m having a blast with these squares. As long as I can keep Corabelle’s paws out of the knitting tote, we’ll have a blanket before too long.
Here’s my furry companion and her own pink yarn.
I bought the pattern, but haven’t started. I’ve got a bunch of Gems Sport that I think would be great in this . Yours looks nice. Except for the cat part.
Gorgeous mitered squares. I’ve done a few via crochet and they are NEVER square enough… always pulling and unhappy. THESE are perfect. And the yarn looks scrumptious.
Thanks, Kinnicchick! Have you had success with blocking your squares?
Well unfortunately, I was working with acrylic so blocking didn’t do much for them. I’ll try it again some day with something more willing to listen to me when I block. 😉
Keri
Oh, all of that work! Yes, if you can, work with a blockable fiber next time.
Beautiful, Lisa! I’m knitting a mitered-squares hat now myself. But I might hafta do the mitered-squares blanket for a newly arrived daughter of a dear friend. BTW, how do you get Corabelle to distinguish between HER yarn and YOUR yarn? 😉
~ Fran
Oh, I can’t wait to see your hat, Fran! As for how to keep Cora’s yarn separate from mine. … hmmm. That has been a little tricky!