ICONIC Blankets
These designs are inspired by life and our favorite things such as vacations, pets, and nature. Use the coloring pages to experiment own color story.
Camp Along
Head for the woods, the mountains, or the couch with this blanket of colorful campers.
about the pattern
There are two separate blocks: camper and tree. There are complete written instructions, (optional) charts, helpful diagrams and tutorial videos (linked to the pattern) for all but the most simple steps.
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.
To Purchase the pattern
Digital (pdf file to print) is available from Ravelry, or from this site, or get the yarn and pattern as a kit from Jimmy Beans.
Buy the paperback book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes patterns for this blanket and 16 other blankets, and also: pillows, table toppers and wearables.
Camp Along Sample knitted by Margaret Holzmann, in Cascade 220 Superwash. Blanket resides in Eugene, Oregon
Copycats Blanket
Calling all cat people—Snuggle into this blanket with your favorite Feline.
Add this cozy, colorful blanket to your space for some handmade stylet. Choose a background shade and add contrasting cat colors for a 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 purr-fectly seamless project. 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.
Copycats Blanket knitted by Margaret Holzmann in Valley Yarns, Valley Superwash yarn. Blanket resides in Waterloo, Canada
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.
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.
Note: Jaggerspun has closed so the yarn used in the sample it no longer available. Almost any worsted (medium) weight yarn is suitable. I incorporated these blocks into wearable top using a cotton/silk blend from SweetGeorgia, and I wear it a lot. After purchasing the pattern, join the KAL for some yarn ideas and color inspiration.
Flower Show Sample, knitted by Margaret Holzmann in Jaggerspun, Mousam Falls. The blanket current resides in Los Gatos, California
lovebug Blanket
Vintage Volkswagon bugs with hearts and flowers are fun to knit in a multitude of colors
This colorful blanket was designed to celebrate the time when these iconic cars were found everywhere because they were affordable to buy and drive. They were one of the few small cars available in the 60’s and 70’s.
Lovebug is worked in garter stitch blocks that use shaping, a bit of intarsia, short rows, and some pick up and knit. Flowers and hearts are knitted separately and tacked on to the front of the blanket. The white “sashing” between blocks is knitted so there is no sewing in this blanket other than tacking the flower and hearts to the front. The pattern provides access to all my technique videos, and specific videos for some of the embellishments, and includes instructions for a pillow cover and wearable top.
Purchase the Pattern
Lovebug is available only in the the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More, that includes this pattern and many other blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables to celebrate our favorite things.
Lovebug Blanket, knitted by Margaret Holzmann in Malabrigo, Rios yarn. The blanket current resides in Oxnard, California.
More than a feline blanket
Fifty-nine colorful cats are waiting to be knitted by you!
Once you have made one cat the cat you just have to knit and repeat. Techniques used are: plain garter stitch, intarsia and mattress stitch. The pattern gives you access to all my technique videos.
Buy the Pattern: Thi pattern is available the book Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More. which include this pattern and 16 other blanket patterns, pillows, table toppers and wearables.
Note: Sugarbush Yarns provided the yarn for this sample, but sadly, they have gone out of business. As a replacement consider Cascade 220 Superwash, Knitpicks Brava, and Paintbox Aran.
More than a Feline sample, knitted in Sugarbush Yarns, Bold (discontinued).
oceanfront blanket
Breakers, sailboats and beach houses!
With this blanket you can listen to the waves, take imaginary strolls along the coastline and watch for dolphins and sea lions; all from the comfort of your couch.
The houses are worked in strips and sewn together. The blue sea with the sailboats is worked in Intarsia. The pattern includes instructions for the pillow cover and a wearable top.
Buy the Pattern: The pattern is available only in the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, 16 additional blanket patterns, pillows, table runners, and wearables.
illustration of Oceanfront pillow
Row Robin blanket
Make a Flock of Knitted birds!
Let your fancy take flight as you knit these colorful robins. This is a no-sew construction using plain garter stitch.
Buy the Pattern: The pattern is available only in the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, 16 other blanket patterns, pillows, table runners, and wearables.
This blanket, which is the Size Small, was knitted and photographed by Audrey Bayliss. She worked this in variegated and solid yarns. The use of the strong variegated colors allowed her to use a medium value background. The yarns create a pattern that reminds me of printed cottons.
safe at home Blanket
A colorful GEOMETRIC blanket of houses to Knit (or crochet)
It is available as a knitting pattern and crochet pattern. This is my only knit design that is also offered in crochet.
The knit version is worked in garter stitch using a bit of intarsia, and some pick-up and knit. Its horizontal strips are sewn together.
Purchase the Knitting Pattern
Get the digital (printable pdf file) from Ravelry , or from this site . Buy a Yarn Kit (pattern not included) in Cascade 220 Superwash from Jimmy Beans. There are 4 curated colorways including Designer Inspired (pictured on this page), Beachy, Softly and Summer Day. Note: These kits also work for the Tunisian Crochet version of the blanket.
Buy the paperback book Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More, which includes this pattern and 16 additional blanket patterns, plus patterns for pillows, table toppers, and wearables.
Are you nervous about whether you can knit this? This tutorial video is all you need to get going. It shows a mini version of the house block from start to finish with all the techniques, tips and tricks.
Purchase the Crochet pattern
The crochet version, called Safe at Home 2, is worked in Tunisian Simple stitch with Intarsia.
Buy the Crochet pattern from Ravelry, or from this site.
then… Join the Facebook KAL/CAL (Knit- or Crochet-A-Long)
Tunisian Crochet Sample, crocheted and photographed Vicki Noerdhoek, 2020
Knitters have made to many creative interpretations of Safe at Home. Here is one knitted and photographed by Vicki Blum Mothes, who goes by knitorious. She has interspersed the houses with striped blocks, and I think it looks great!
safe IN THE CITY Blanket
A stash-busting GEOMETRIC blanket with a colorful city scene.
It is available as a knitting pattern, worked entirely in garter stitch using a bit of intarsia, and some pick up and knit. Its horizontal strips are sewn together.
Purchase the pattern
Buy the Safe in the City digital knitting pattern directly from this site, or from ravelry.
Buy the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More. This book contains this pattern, 16 additional blanket patterns, and patterns for: pillows, a table runner and wearable art. Then… Join the Facebook KAL/CAL. Note: we are using the Safe at Home KAL for this blanket.
something fishy blanket
Knit up a school of fish in a rainbow of colors
Whether you like to watch ‘em or eat ‘em, this eye-catching design will brighten up your room and be a conversation piece.
Techniques used are: plain garter stitch, intarsia and mattress stitch. The pattern gives you access to my technique videos, plus a video for making the crochet eye.
Purchase the Pattern
The pattern is available in the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, 16 additional blanket patterns, and patterns for pillows, a table runner, and wearables
The Sample, knitted by Margaret Holzmann. won the Best of Department ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair in 2023. The yarn is Malabrigo, Rios. The blanket resides in Oxnard, California
illustration of the Something Fishy Top - pattern is included in the “Iconic” book
Stay paw-sitive blanket
The sample blanket shown on this page was knitted by Julie Anderson.
photo copyright Gerard Holzmann, 2022
illustration of pillow cover, copyright Margaret Holzmann, 2022
There is nothing happier than a happy dog!
Knit up a pack of colorful dogs to express your love of our canine companions.
Featured yarn: Ella Rae, Classic Superwash (worsted).
Techniques
Worked in blocks that are sewn together. Eyelashes are crocheted or embroidered, and noses are knitted and sewn on. The pattern gives you access to all my technique videos and there is a specific video for the eyelashes.
The pattern has instructions for two sizes: Large and Small. The Large is shown in these photos. The pattern includes instructions for a pillow cover and two wearables: a poncho and a short-sleeved top.
Buy the Pattern: The pattern is available only in the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, a pillow and poncho versin of this pattern, my holiday patterns, and many other blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables to celebrate our favorite things.
Download the free coloring page to plan your yarn colors.
photo copyright Gerard Holzmann, 2022
illustration of poncho, copyright Margaret Holzmann, 2022
Sample knitted by Jill Fauble
I used AI to generate this fun imaginary scene for the Stay Paw-sitive blanket. The shepherd dog seems to be missing a leg!
Upside Dowg Blanket
This topsy-turvy pack of dogs worked in monochormes will keep you (and the dog?) warm and comfortable.
These cute, tessalating dogs are worked in blocks that are sewn together. Once you make the first one, the remainder will almost knit themselves. The large circle for the eye is worked in intarsia, and the eyeballs and nose are knitted separately and tacked on. The mouth is worked in embroidery chain stitch.
Upside Dowg is in the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, 16 additional blanket patterns, and patterns for: pillows, a table runner, and wearables.
candy canes blanket
Scrappy colors add a taste of the holidays to your home! Knit yourself this charming blanket in one of two sizes.
This portable and whimsical project is worked in blocks that are sewn together. The pattern provides access to help videos that will teach you each of the techniques.
I always decorate for the holidays with candy candy canes. I love to put one in hot chocolate and I like both the peppermint and a fruity versions. My mom always brings us some peppermint bark with crushed candy canes on top; yum!
Purchase the Pattern
Get the digital (printable pdf file) pattern on this site, or on Ravelry.
Buy the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, my other holiday patterns (17 blankets in total), plus patterns for: pillows, table runners, and wearables.
christmas tree lot blanket
Work up a blanket of bright, cheerful trees, in holiday hues!
The blanket is worked in horizontal strips and sewn together. This is plain garter stitch knitting at its best and easiest, with only simple decreases and some pick up and knit. You’ll master this in one sitting and won’t have to refer to the pattern after that.
Purchase the Pattern
Buy the digital (printable pdf file) from this site or from Ravelry.
Buy the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, my other holiday patterns, and many other blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables.
festive forest blanket
KnitTing Pattern, by Margaret Holzmann
Festive Forest blanket is a stunning accessory knit in Valley Northampton. This blanket brings the outdoor forest of enchanting trees inside to keep you warm and cozy.
The tree blocks and edge blocks are sewn together into vertical strips, and the strips are then sewn together. The borders are picked up and knit from the edges of the completed blanket. The supplemental materials for the pattern (link in the pattern), provides an alternative construction worked in Intarsia strips.
Buy the digital (printable pdf file) pattern from this site or from Ravelry.
Buy the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, my other holiday patterns, and many other blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables.
Snowflakes blanket
Chase off winter chills with this thick blanket of dramatic, large snowflakes.
This portable and fun project is worked in 9 blocks that are sewn together. Techniques to enjoy include a bit of easy Intarsia, and a slip stitch chains. The pattern provides access to help videos clarifying each of the techniques.
Purchase the Pattern
Get the pattern on this site, or from Ravelry.
Buy the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, my other holiday patterns, and many other blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables.
Tree of Lights Blanket
A magical blanket made from chevrons and mitered squares.
Make a beautiful Christmas tree that sparkles with colorful lights. This mostly modular blanket is worked in 3 large sections that are sewn together.
Purchase the Pattern
Buy the book, Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More that includes this pattern, my other holiday patterns, and many other blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables.
