It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Caitrin knit in Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash (pattern link here).
Caitrin was formerly available as a pay-only pattern and part of e-book Color Fusion, a collection of cool-weather knits in Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash.
The Fair Isle pattern is easy to ‘read’ in your stitches, and the tweedy character of the yarn softens the bold graphic lines of the chevron. A well thought-out pattern from Tori Gurbisz.
Caitrin takes just one ball of each color, making it easy and inexpensive to customize for yourself. We’re delighted to offer this versatile pattern for free!
Stay warm, and have a great weekend.
Happy crafting!
For today’s Sunday Swatch, I couldn’t resist showing off our beautiful snow before it all melted to slush. The cold weather certainly inspired this week’s choice – Poems 100% wool. Colorway 592 Embers made me think warm thoughts.
This chevron section is an easy two-row repeat, worked on a multiple of 14+2:
Row 1: Purl
Row 2: K1 *KFB, K4, SSK, K2tog, K4, KFB; rep from * to last stitch, K1
This example is worked over 30 stitches on US size 8 (5mm) needles and comes out to 5½ – 6″ wide. One ball of Poems would make this swatch 24″ long, making this pattern well-suited for a little two ball scarf in Poems.
I can think of many uses for this chevron pattern. What about a chevron strip stitched at the side to another strip knitted in the opposite direction? Put a few together and you’ve got a cute throw. A similar strips-sewn-together technique was used in the vibrant Spectrum Throw from Poems Book 2: Colors in Design.
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, something soft and sweet for baby. The Lil’ Lightning Baby Blanket is a simple two-row pattern repeat in plush Bella Chenille and Bella Chenille Multi (131yds/100g). Knit on size 11 needles, this is a project that goes fast – perfect for those times you need a baby shower gift in a hurry!
