Three Quilt Blocks to Knit

Ann Budd invites you to send some cheer in the mail with a set of three special handmade cards featuring tiny knitted quilt blocks. In the project instructions below, you’ll learn how to create all three blocks. These patterns don’t require much yarn or much time to complete, so they are great for stashbusting and as a quick evening project. Create one of these colorful cards to brighten a friend’s day or get creative with these knitted blocks and join several together to make a miniature quilt.

Materials

• Presencia Finca Pearl Cotton, 100% cotton thread, size 8, 77 yards (70 m)/10 g ball, 1 ball each of

  • #3556 Light Teal (A)
  • #3560 Medium Teal (B)
  • #3574 Dark Teal (C)
  • #3319 Royal Blue (D)
  • #4218 Light Sea Foam (E)
  • #4228 Medium Sea Foam (F)
  • #1902 Dark Red (G)

• Needles, size 0000 (1 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle, small-eye

Finished design size: Log Cabin block, about 2¼ x 2¼ inches (6 x 6 cm); others, about 1¾ x 1¾ inches (4 x 4 cm)
Gauge: About 12 sts and 24 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in garter stitch; exact gauge is not critical for this project but will affect the finished size