It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Wakame Placemats in Yashi and Yashi Iro (pattern link here).
The Wakame placemats take their name from a kind of edible seaweed, a nod to both the blue green color Ocean Dreams, and to the 100% raffia plant fiber of solid Yashi and multi Yashi Iro.
We love Yashi and Yashi Iro for home decor projects, both knitted like the free Garter Baskets, and crocheted like Rick Mondragon’s clever Japanese Knot Bag.
These are a very simple stitch. They’re worked flat, with just knits, purls, and slips to create a tweedy effect. You’re only using one color at a time.
When you’re done, give it a light spritz with water and pin it flat to block. Then, add the fringe for the perfect summery touch. Such a fun and simple pattern!
We hope you have a safe, fun, and festive weekend. Happy crafting!
Hot enough for ya? It is here, so we’re looking with delight at some of the great designs in Yashi and Yashi Iro 100% raffia that are out there. We saw Gwen Buttke McGannon’s First Light Rug in the Summer 18 issue of Interweave Crochet and thought, “yes. that’s what we need.”
Something cool and light. And as always, designer Rachel Brockman does not disappoint.
These fun summer accessories don’t take much work, but they look great.
All the notions you need are some jewelry findings, and a crochet hook to pull your favorite colors of Yashi into a loop.
If you can make fringe, you can make this jewelry.
A few beads to finish them off, and you’re set.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend, and that you stay cool.
It’s been a while since we’ve shared something for the home. These baskets are a quick and easy knitting project.
Worked from the center to edge, judicious placement of “wrap and turn” every few rows forms a curved edge. 100% raffia Yashi (solid) or Yashi Iro (multi) give a nice texture to the finished bowl.
We hope you enjoy this tasteful and decorative project.
