ICONIC Blankets
These designs are inspired by life and our favorite things such as vacations, pets, and nature. Links to pattern purchase options are included.
Camp Along
Head for the woods, the mountains, or the desert with this blanket of colorful campers.
photo copyright Gerard Holzmann, 2022
photo copyright Margaret Holzmann, 2022
photo copyright Gerard Holzmann, 2022
This colorful blanket of Campers/Caravans can be knit in the colors shown or from your stash. It was designed as a wedding gift for two camping enthusiasts who tied the knot at a campground in Oregon in summer of 2022. Bride and groom, and 100 guests stayed at the campground for the weekend of celebrations.
To Purchase the pattern
Digital (pdf file to print) is available from Ravelry, or from this site.
Buy the paperback book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this and 16 other patterns.
Buy the pattern and yarn as a kit from Jimmy Beans.
yarn
Made with Cascade 220 Superwash (worsted) yarn. Get the Kit from Jimmy Beans. They’ve done all the sourcing of the colors for the blanket so you don’t have to search around for them.
Cascade 220 Superwash offers a vast array of colors. Make it as shown or design your own color story.
about the pattern
There are two separate blocks: camper and tree. There are four different shapes for the camper top to give variety to the design with different several striping patterns. Written instructions are provided for all pieces and there are charts for all but one (simple) shape. There are 13 figures to illustrate the construction. There is a help/tutorial video for all but the most simple steps, including: the entire Tree, and Camper: door, background pieces, window, tire and hitch. There is a link on the first page of the pattern to a webpage with these videos and all general technique videos applicable to this pattern.
The blanket is worked in garter stitch using a bit of intarsia (windows of the camper only), short rows and some pick up and knit. Blocks are sewn into horizontal strips and then sashing is worked between strips and joined with a 3-needle BO. Borders are picked up and knitted on the edges.
photo copyright Margaret Holzmann, 2022
Copycats Blanket
Calling all cat people—this is the perfect thing for you and your favorite feline to snuggle into.
Add this cozy, colorful blanket to your space to add handmade style to your favorite spot. Choose a background shade and add contrasting cat colors for a finished blanket that’s uniquely you. The Copycats Blanket is knit flat in strips with the cat shapes created with clever use of short rows and picking up and knitting stitches, and the strips are joined together with a three-needle bind-off for a seamless project. For a purr-fect addition to your space, look no further than the Copycats Blanket! Pattern includes helpful diagrams and written instructions.
To Purchase the Pattern
Buy the paperback book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern.
Author and cat lover, Margaret Holzmann
Flower Show
Let your creativity blossom
Take a trip back to the 60’s and and express yourself with this fun, retro blanket worked in blocks. This knitting pattern features 3 color stories: Summertime (featured), Succulents, and Spring Bouquet, and is worked in Mousam Falls Aran yarn (superwash) by Jaggerspun.
Once you have made one block the rest will fly off your needles. The pattern gives you access to all my technique videos, plus a videos for making the flower block.
To Purchase the Pattern
Buy the paperback book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern.
