April 26, 2019 – Universal Yarn Creative Network

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today’s free pattern is Saltwater in Unity and Unity Beyond (pattern link here). Earlier this month, we released an e-book of designs in our Fibra Natura family of yarns.

Lakeside Retreat is a generously sized collection of both knit and crochet patterns in natural fibers. With 16 designs included, we realized we had enough to lift out a pattern to release for free. The choice was Saltwater by Rachel Brockman.

This beautiful triangular shawl is knit from the top down in solid Unity and variegated Unity Beyond. These yarns are a unique blend of cotton, wool, bamboo, and linen designed to drape beautifully and lend an earthy texture to finished pieces.

Lightweight and airy, Saltwater combines garter and stockinette with simple striping to create a lovely understated shawl.

To finish it off, a crochet border is added. Rachel was thinking of little sandcastles when she added this charming design touch.

I’m eyeing this for myself, but we just released some brand new colors in Unity and Unity Beyond, and I’m loving the way they pair up. What do you think of solid 113 Alizarin and multi 208 Sunrise? It would certainly be a dramatic take on the design!