Knitted Throws

Knitting has been an important part in my family's life. My grandma (Evelyne) used to always be knitting something when I went to visit her. She and my Auntie first taught me how to do a simple knit and purl stitch when I was about nine years old. It wasn't until my mum bought me a 'How To Knit' kit that I truly started creating things. The first 'big' thing I made was a throw, square by square...

90 squares later... a lovely warm throw is produced. Each square is different so it gives a patchwork finish which I love! 

Here are a few of my favourite squares... 

This pattern could easily be used for a girls jumper.

I love the simplicity of this heart pattern.

 I found this pattern very difficult, so I'm proud how it turned out! Using white wool, you could make a baby's cardigan.

This pattern is so simple to do but it looks so lovely. I love the white against the burgundy so I'd make a simple jumper in this stocking stitch and add the white v's after. 

I love how this pattern uses about 6 different colours yet still looks traditional. Experimenting with the colours could create many different designs. 

And finally from this throw I've chosen again a very simple heart pattern. I do feel that heart shapes, brings out the texture of wool beautifully. 

The next throw I made was slightly smaller and the patterns were not placed in a random order...

I love how this throw has turned out. The colours remind me of Autumn (my favourite month) and I feel the patterns are a lot softer than some of the patterns in the previous throw...

This can be used as a pattern for a christmas jumper... so sweet!

This almost gives a lace effect and would be perfect for a woman's shawl.

This throw has a centre point consisting of four squares each with a leaf pattern that stands out. It may look complicated, but it's surprisingly easy to do. When I was looking through all my grandma's knitted creations, I found that she had used the exact same pattern in one of her cardigans, (just on a smaller scale). I felt a connection with someone who used to figure out patterns just by looking at them!

I now leave this at the end on my bed and it really does keep my toes nice and warm. 

If you're thinking of making a blanket, I'd suggest a patchwork throw because you can experiment with lots of different patterns but on small square that is easier to handle.