The Knitwit
Knit Designer, Margaret Holzmann
Monrovia, California, USA
Margaret Holzmann’s Iconic Knit Blankets and More
30+ blankets, pillows, table runners, and wearables featuring cats, dogs, houses, Christmas trees and candy canes. (Stackpole Books, paperback, preorder now, avail Dec. 2024).
At Home with Margaret Holzmann
10 blanket knitting patterns and pillow covers, for every home, every season and every skill level (Sirdar, paperback, April, 2024).
Safe at Home book
Blankets, pillows and wearables to celebrate our favorite things: ocean, home and hearth, nature and pets. (self-published, hardcover, limited quantity remaining, Oct, 2022). All the patterns in this book are reproduced in the Iconic book which is a paperback with worldwide available through my publisher, Stackpole Books.
Geometric Knit Blankets book
30 colorful, abstract, geometric blanket designs inspired by classic quilt, tile and geometric patterns (Stackpole Books, paperback, March, 2021).
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Knitting patterns For the home | Blankets |pillows | Christmas Ornaments and decorations
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Sweater Knitting Patterns
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TANKS and tops Knitting patterns |short sleeved | sleeveless
ACCESSORIES Knitting patterns | headbands | Hats | shawls | scarves
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Blog
Explore ways to write clearer and better knitting patterns. The Innovative knit blankets in Margaret Holzmann’s new book, Geometric Knit Blankets, inspired changes to pattern writing.
Short rows are so much easier to work in garter stitch than in stockinette.
Knitting this colorful blanket from my leftover yarns worked to chase away my quarantine blues. Pattern has just be released and is discounted until 4/11.
Knitwit Newletter, January 2020 — An update on the upcoming Blanket Book, announcement of plans for another book, and link to a free headband pattern for a cable headband worked in chunky yarn.
A beautiful cabled headband featuring a braid and a ribbed edge for a snug fit. Get the free pattern in this post.
Learn how to knit a blanket with this easy and portable project.
Wondering whether you should have your knitting patterns reviewed by a Technical Editor? Read about my experiences working with a Technical Editor on my book of knitted blankets.
Design the perfectly sized and shaped neckline for your sweater, top or dress by following these tips and guidelines.