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Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern

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This festive quilted Christmas tree wall hanging will look beautiful wherever it is hung.  Made in the traditional Christmas colors of red, white, and green, it’s a log cabin block, but with a curve to it.  No worries though, there is a special tool available for purchase that will help you get that unique curved log cabin design.

That special design really takes this log cabin quilt to a whole other level.  With all of the scraps that the designer used when making the quilt in the picture, it’s definitely a fantastic scrap busting quilt.  I don’t know about you, but those are my favorite kind of quilts, and I have scrap bins that are always overflowing with fabric.

Measuring 32″ X 49″, it’s a nice sized project that does not take up too much wall space.  The skill level for the quilt is intermediate and the fabric and supply list is provided.  That is helpful so you know what you will need before you get the pattern.

After seeing the curves in this design, I am inspired to give it a try, and try some other projects with the look too.  The pattern and curvy log cabin tool can be purchased here.

 

[photo from Annie’s Craft Store]

 

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A Whimsical Sock Pattern to Blow Your Mind

You probably know by now if you’re a regular reader (and if you’re not, welcome!) that I love a knitting pattern that’s a little silly or a little different from the usual. Classic patterns are great, too, but sometimes you just want to make something with a bit of whimsy. And when it’s super functional, too, that’s even better.

That’s the case with the Bananen-Socken pattern from Susanne Shahin. These banana socks are one of those patterns no one seems to be totally sure where it came from, and this free pattern on Ravelry explains how she makes them based on how she learned it.

It’s a sock that’s curved and when not on a foot it looks rather like a banana. There’s no heel, and you can use whatever number of stitches you need to make it fit your foot. If you’ve knit enough socks to know how many stitches you like you can just use that number, or the pattern notes include sizing charts to help. (It needs to be multiples of 2 for the ribbing.)

After working a traditional cuff, the body is made with ribbing on the back and welts (or what the pattern calls horizontal ribbing) on the front, which is what gives it the curved shape. There’s no heel, but there is toe shaping, but for the leg and the foot you just keep working the same pattern as long as you like.

I’m a little skeptical about how these socks will feel with ribbing on the bottom of the foot, but I’m definitely intrigued and will probably give them a try. 

The pattern notes are available on Ravelry in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. If you head to the pattern page you can see a photo of what it looks like on a foot, and it just looks like a normal sock.

Have you ever knit banana socks or do you want to now? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[Photo: Susanne Shahin]