Margaret Holzmann and her art with blankets in Malabrigo Worsted

Margaret Holzmann, knit designer extraordinaire, known for her geometric and innovative patterns, has won the admiration of knitting enthusiasts around the world with her extraordinary blankets. Her blankets are not just warm and cozy pieces, but true creations that elevate knitting to an art form. Holzmann’s ability to combine intricate textures, blocks of color, and geometric patterns testifies to her great experience and creative vision. One of the yarns he has used most in his creations is Malabrigo Worsted. This yarn, made of 100 percent merino wool known for its softness and vibrant color palette, harmonizes perfectly with Holzmann’s design philosophy, turning her blankets into works of art that are spectacular to the eye and enveloping to the touch.

Malabrigo Worsted: why choose this yarn to create cozy masterpieces

Malabrigo Worsted is now a Cult yarn in the knitting world, and there are really so many reasons why:
Its soft texture: touching Malabrigo Yarn for the first time is an experience that will remain indelibly in your memory, your reaction will be. “WOW but is that cashmere?”
Its durability: this yarn, which is a hand-dyed 100% merino wool strand that will stay with you for years if you take good care of it, an important tip to prevent it from spoiling is to always wash the garments in super cold water. The extraordinary variety of hand-dyed hues: the color chart is wonderful, ranging from almost solid colors to gradient colors, from cool to warm hues, all vibrant, beautiful, bewitching! All these qualities make Malabrigo Worsted an ideal choice for knitters and knitters who wish to create warm blankets, scarves and other projects. With colors ranging from neutral, earthy tones to vibrant hues, Holzmann’s blanket designs benefit greatly from the rich palette of Malabrigo Worsted. This is one reason why Malabrigo Worsted fits Holzmann’s designs so well. Many of his blankets are based on blocks of color and pattern play; the yarn’s ability to retain color without smudging is critical. This quality allows for high-contrast sections in designs such as the Pinwheel Blanket, made up of hexagonal blocks resembling pinwheels, joined in different arrangements.

A creative approach to knitting

Holzmann’s design philosophy focuses on pushing the boundaries of traditional knitwear to create visually fascinating pieces. His blankets are geometric patterns that, at first glance, appear intricate, but in fact are combinations of techniques that once understood turn out to be simple and doable even for those who are not super-experts. Holzmann’s patterns are usually composed of small modules, such as squares, triangles or rhombuses, which fit together to create the figures. In short, these patterns are tackleable to just about anyone who loves knitting. One of Holzmann’s iconic blankets is Safe at Home, which features rows of colorful houses against a neutral background, resembling a quilted cityscape. Worked with Malabrigo Worsted, each house looks vibrant and stands out against the background, allowing the depth of the design to come to life. The slight tonal variations in the yarn add a natural ombre effect, giving the houses a realistic feel. Conclusion…if you have never made a quilt or if you love these important but also very fun projects, don’t miss Margaret Holzmann’s patterns and books