It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Taku Throw in the Uptown Worsted family (pattern link).
Is today a good day to huddle under a beautiful throw? Well, for those of us in the southeastern U.S., yes. Yes it is. Here’s Katie, our Customer Service Lead, testing the current wind speed with the Polygon Shawl in Whisper Lace.
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A substantial, beautiful, not-too-complicated project seems like just the ticket. (Also, let me express my admiration for Katie, whose hair looked perfect again right after walking back inside).
Back to the throw! This pattern calls for three different members of the popular Uptown family – solid Uptown Worsted, variegated Uptown Worsted Mist, and self-patterning Uptown Worsted Tapestry (that’s the one you see at the ends of the throw). These three yarns are designed to work well together, providing excellent harmony and interesting color without having to do a lot of fiddly colorwork.
This is a fairly easy pattern. The design is a two-row repeat of mostly garter stitch with “make 1” increases and a center double decrease to create the chevron. You’ll want to use circular needles, but that’s just because it’s made in one piece so there are a lot of stitches to accommodate over its width. If you’re a beginner who feels comfortable trying a couple of new things, this is for you. If you’re experienced and want something comforting to make, this is for you, too!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Happy crafting!