It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Slushie knitted in Uptown Baby Sport (pattern link here).
This is Free Pattern Friday, but really I feel like we’ve got multiple patterns here, because this super sweet jacket is sized for adults and kids!
I’m imagining a matching pair, with grownup and mini-me stepping out for a day of bonding over iced treats!
Designer Aubrey Busek is the princess of “pretty” around here, with a unique flair for fashionable projects that are fun to make and wear.
Aubrey uses a loop stitch to create a touchable fabric that looks like a million bucks. I’ve done this stitch before, and it’s easier than it looks. Once you see how it works, you feel very clever, and it flows easily as you knit.
Second, she uses two colors of Uptown Baby Sport held together. This does a several things. One, the nature of Uptown Baby Sport’s anti-pilling acrylic means that it won’t mat or show undue wear, even though individual strands of yarn are exposed. Two, using two colors together gives an extra depth to the piece. Three, holding two strands together gives extra plushness. Plus it makes it possible to use US8 (5mm) needles to get to your finished jacket faster!
We hope you enjoy this fun, flirty, and fashionable knit. We can’t help but wonder – what color will your Slushie be?
Next week, we’ll have another piece in purple that we think you’ll love.
Happy crafting!
