lookbook Warm Minimalism Pattern Collection skill level: beginner crochet Crochet Crunch Stitch Pillow Patons Classic Wool Bulky is perfect for showcasing the beautiful stitch work on this cozy, crocheted pillow. "This toothy crochet texture stitch in Patons Classic Wool Bulky is a great match-up for this quick-stitching wool yarn. The 1-row pattern repeat is easy enough for a beginner, but really fun to stitch for all crocheters, with satisfying results. Easy on and off button closures makes cleaning or switching up your pillow case a breeze." Gayle, Designer skill level: intermediate knit Cross Roads Cable Knit Blanket Work with Patons Classic Wool Roving to complete this cozy throw featuring a rich, cable knit texture. "Patons Classic Wool Roving is soft and lofty, yet still has great stitch definition to show off your cable knitting skills in this richly textured design. I thought of this blanket as a classic keepsake to fit in a variety of different decors. Cable stitch charts are provided for all the cable panels along with traditional text. If you've never tried working from a cable chart, this is a great project to try them out." Gayle, Designer skill level: beginner knit Seed Stitch Knit Pillow Knit and purl your way to complete this beginner seed stitch pillow, designed with Patons Classic Wool Roving. skill level: easy knit Knit Herringbone Pillow A popular herringbone design makes this pillow fresh and contemporary, knit in Patons Alpaca Blend. "In this design, I wanted to incorporate a modern geometric aesthetic, while keeping it understated and classic. The herringbone stitch, with its woven appearance and subtle texture, was the ideal to achieve this balance." Katherine, Designer skill level: intermediate crochet Wedge It Crochet Blanket This beautiful crochet pattern comes to life with the gorgeous colors of Patons Decor. "My favorite types of projects are those which use basic stitches and techniques in modern ways. For this blanket, I chose some of my favorite colors in Patons Decor and set them upon an aran background to really show them off. Rows of double crochet are made more interesting by shifting the number of stitches worked in the contrast color to create those long triangle wedges." Nicole, Designer skill level: beginner knit Irish Moss Knit Floor Pillow Cozy-up to this knit pillow made using the Irish moss stitch and Patons Cobbles. "I let the texture of Patons Cobbles do most of the work in this design. An irish moss stitch adds interest, both to the finished product and the process of knitting, without competing with the yarn." Katherine, Designer skill level: easy crochet Corner Dip Stripe Crochet Afghan This corner to corner afghan adds the elements of chunky tassels and color changes is crocheted using Patons Alpaca Blend. skill level: easy knit Knit Plant Cozies An optical illusion is created using mitered squares and gives this blanket a graphic look crocheted in Patons Canadiana. skill level: intermediate knit Shadowbox Knit Blanket The all over neutrals with the sparse dots of pastels give this blanket a contemporary look and feel crocheted in Patons Classic Wool Worsted. "For this blanket, I wanted to play with optical illusions and shadows to create a bold, graphic blanket that is also fun and interesting to knit. I use 2 'stepping' colors of Patons Canadiana to create mitered squares that feel like you could dive right on into!" Nicole, Designer skill level: easy crochet Little Dots Will Do Ya Crochet Blanket The all over neutrals with the sparse dots of pastels give this blanket a contemporary look and feel crocheted in Patons Classic Wool Worsted. "A little dot of color will do ya! I wanted to evoke the Warm Minimalism feeling with the way color is used in this traditional style blanket. The all over neutrals with the sparse dots of pastels give this timeless blanket a contemporary look and feel." Emily, Designer skill level: easy crochet Tap In Crochet Tapestry Add warmth and style to any space with this crochet tapestry, made in Patons Canadiana. skill level: easy crochet Crochet Marled Chair Pad Have fun making a whole set of these functional faves that work up quickly using Patons Classic Wool Bulky. Get inspired meet the designers Gayle Bunn I’ve been fortunate to make my passion for yarn a career for many years and I’m still learning new things. My favorite way to work through my at-home stash is making blankets. I also love to hang out in my garden whenever I can. Emily Berney Admittedly, my first project was a half-finished dishcloth I made as a child when my Aunt first taught me to knit. It wasn’t until my university years that I truly learned the joy and satisfaction of knitting and crocheting. I now enjoy a career doing what helped me relax and hope these patterns do the same for you. Nicole Winer My Nana taught me how to knit and crochet when I was small - little did I know she was laying the groundwork for my career as a Knit and Crochet designer! After studying Fashion Design in college, I joined Patons and have been a designer here for 10 years. It is still amazing to me that I get to come to work every day and do what I love. Katherine Poole-Fournier I am a junior designer with Patons North America. My mother taught me how to knit when I was a child. Before joining the Patons design team, I completed graduate research in politics and aesthetics. When I am not knitting or crocheting, I am most likely to be found at the park with my dog, Scylla. 12 new free winter knit & crochet patterns. We can't wait to see your finished projects! Share them using #yarnspirations
