Geometric Knit Blankets Book
a book of fun and colorful knitted blanket patterns inspired by geometry and quilts
Create beautiful geometric designs using confident beginner and intermediate techniques. Each pattern has written instructions and plenty of illustrations.
Buy the Book: Check with your LYS to see if they are offering the book. LYS may order stock from National Book Network.
The book is available at these online stores: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, KnitWit Yarn Store (Maine, USA), (Indigo (Canada), Searchpress, (North America, UK, Australia), Saxo (Denmark), Stackpole Books (the publisher), Waterstones (UK).
Extra Content: Includes instructional videos, knitting charts. Access is via the “QR” code at the back of your book. If you have Kindle version you will need to get the e-reader for your PC or Mac and scan it from your computer screen. Or send me your receipt.
Yarn Requirements, and where to purchase yarn, for all blankets
Video presentations about the book and designs and a book review by Roxanne Richardson
Join the Book’s Facebook Group to see what others are making and get inspired.
The Blankets
Use the link or click the photo to see more photos and information about each blanket.
Carnival - is a joyful celebration of color that can be knit in blocks and sewn together or worked modularly in one piece.
Carnival blanket is worked in Sugarbush Bold yarn, and will brighten up any room.
Compass — A fun modular knit of four point-star shapes in subdued colors shifting from blue green to purple and back.
Compass Blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, photo by Gerard Holzmann, yarn by Jaggerspun (Mousam Falls)
Connect - a small rectangular blanket in subdued colors.
Connect blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in the beautifully curated colors of the Erika Knight Wild Wool yarns. Photo by Gerard Holzmann
Diamond Rings - worked in repeating squares, triangles and hexagons. It’s many blue tones are like the way a diamond plays with light, refracting and reflecting it back to us.
This blanket explores only a small set of the lovely hues of blue in the Anzula yarn collection. The hexagons are framed with squares and triangles reminiscent of a diamond cut.
Granada - The beautiful tile patterns of the Alhambra in Granada, Spain find expression in this blanket made of mitered shapes.
Granada blanket, design by Margaret Holzmann, photo by Gerard Holzmann, yarn is Red Heart super saver.
Hip to Be Square - Knit up this visually compelling blanket of squares in tints of your two favorite colors and white.
Hip to Be Square blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, in versatile and bold yarns from Knit Picks. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Metropolitan - Let the striped geometrics of this blanket bring a touch of urban sophistication to your home.
Metropolitan blanket, by Margaret Holzmann. Worked in thick and cozy Red Heart Sweet Home yarns. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Ribbons - Simple Triangles and squares are artfully arranged to create the illusion of intertwined ribbons.
Ribbons blanket, by Margaret Holzmann. Worked in beautifully curated colors of the Ella Rae classic superwash line. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Ric Rac - Cozy up under this checked and striped blanket in an array of complementary tones.
Ric Rac blanket, by Margaret Holzmann. Worked in the heathered tones from the Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, superwash line. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Rivers — swirling colored eddies in bold colors adorn this warm blanket, inspired by Hudson Bay blankets.
Rivers Blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, photo by Gerard Holzmann yarn by Berroco (Vintage, chunky)
Starry Skies — A star-studded sky on a dark night is the inspiration for this gem of a blanket.
Starry Skies Blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, in Lion Brand Heartland, worsted. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Synchrony - Knit up a dynamic focal point for your home with this blanket of interlocking rings.
Synchrony Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Universal Deluxe Worsted Superwash. Photography by Gerard Holzmann.
Umbra - This mitered square and intarsia blanket uses shadows to create the illusion of three dimensions.
Umbra Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Red Heart With Love, worsted yarn. Photography by Gerard Holzmann.
Waves - Graceful waves in gorgeous color-shifting hues make a striking piece for couch or bedroom.
Waves Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Cascade 220 Superwash “Waves” and “Solids.” Photography by Gerard Holzmann.
Windfall - Imagine yourself swept up with the leaves and carried in the breeze.
Windfall Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Berroco Modern Cotton, worsted. Photography by Gerard Holzmann.
Coast - is inspired by the constantly renewal and remolding of a seashore by wind and waves.
Coast blanket worked in Premier Yarns, Puzzle, and Anti-Pilling Bamboo (the dark gray)
Echoing Escher — the visual illusions of Escher’s graphic designs inspire this monochrome blanket.
Echoing Escher Blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, photo by Gerard Holzmann, yarn by Cascade (220 Superwash solids)
Horizons - The color-shift and speckled yarns bring new textures to your home in this fresh take on the traditional striped blanket.
Horizons Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in 4 gorgeous stippled yarns by Rhichard Devrieze. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Kaleidoscope - Interconnecting whirling disks in a rainbow of colors provide motion on this small rectangular blanket.
Kaleidoscope blanket by Margaret Holzmann in the vibrant pure colors from Valley Yarns, Valley Superwash. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Perpetual Motion - Worked modularly with a border that is sewn on, in subdued hues.
Perpetual Motion blanket by Margaret Holzmann, worked in Valley Yarns, Haydenville. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Petals - worked in blocks and sewn, this thick and warm blanket is worked in rich earth tones.
Petals blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in wonderful Fall colors from Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. Photo by Gerard Holzmann
Picnic - chase off winter blues with this bright and glorious blanket that will remind you of fun summer outings to come.
Picnic blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, in bright and pure colors from Lovecraft’s Paintbox Aran yarns. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Pueblo - brings some “South of the Border” to your life with this blanket that can be made in one of two sizes (Large is pictured).
Pueblo blanket, by Margaret Holzmann. Worked in the gorgeous earthy and natural colors of Malabrigo Worsted. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Pulsar - Nested chevrons and color-shifting striping make a vibrant statement piece for bedroom, lounge, or study.
Pulsar blanket, by Margaret Holzmann. Worked in the beautiful and varied tones of the Cascade 220 superwash line. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Prisma - This blanket started it all. As I was designing it, my mind filled with new ideas for blanket designs. This virtual celebration of colors is just one of the many ways to express yourself.
A joyous celebration of color inspired by vintage scrap quilts. Check out the blanket page for more color design ideas for this blanket. The subtle color variations in Malabrigo Worsted add a dimension of detail to this blanket and it is so soft and cozy.
Shadow Play - An intriguing blanket of Light and Dark shapes.
Shadow Play Blanket, by Margaret Holzmann, in Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash yarn. Photo by Gerard Holzmann.
Sunburst — Bring rays of sunshine into your home with this blanket of multicolored suns.
Sunburst Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Premier’s Muir Woods and Everyday yarn lines. Photograph by Gerard Holzmann.
Tumbling - Rotating squares in vibrant colors, create the illusion of motion.
Tumbling Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Cascade 220 Superwash. Photography by Gerard Holzmann.
Verdant - Relax under this repeating pattern of pinwheels in soothing shades of green and blue.
Verdant Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Lang Yarns Merino 120, light worsted. Photography by Gerard Holzmann.
Weaverly - Shades of blues and reds intertwine to form the impression of a weaving.
Weaverly Blanket by Margaret Holzmann, in Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, worsted. Photography by Gerard Holzmann.