Flash Pattern Friday – Branscombe

It’s Flash Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing Branscombe shawl crocheted in Kingston Tweed

On the last Friday of the month, we take a beautiful paid pattern and set it free for a limited time through Ravelry. Today it’s Branscombe, crocheted in Kingston Tweed (Ravelry link here).

Woman in knitted vest. Text reads, Kingston Tweed: Seven Modern Classics to Knit and Crochet in Kingston Tweed

This design by Edie Eckman was originally released as part of Kingston Tweed Vol. 1, a collection of seven beautiful projects in sophisticated Kingston Tweed.

Woman wearing Branscombe shawl crocheted in Kingston Tweed

In her design, Edie very cleverly created a shaped top edge that sits comfortably on the shoulders, avoiding bunching and letting the contrasting colorwork show.

Seated woman wearing Branscombe shawl crocheted in Kingston Tweed

A V stitch, along with graceful shells along the border, give this shawl an open, drapey feel.

Kingston Tweed works beautifully here. Its alpaca content gives an oh-so-subtle halo to the finished piece, softening the spaces between stitches.

Alternative color options for Branscombe

Friends, we are awfully low on the dark gray Basalt color shown in the model. Fortunately, the entire palette is harmonious, drawn from nature to look beautiful together. We’ve put together some alternative color combinations to consider above.

Closeup of Kingston Tweed yarns

As always, I’m all about the cool tones. Maybe some combination of 106, 109, and 111? So soothing.

To get Brnascombe free, use the buy it now or add to cart links on the Ravelry pattern page linked here. Then enter coupon code FLASH where you see the “use a coupon code” links that appear during purchase, and click “apply.”

Not a Ravelry user? Drop us a line by the end of Sunday 10/30 and we’ll get you taken care of.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Happy crafting!

-Heather