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May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

Flash Pattern Friday – Delphi Stole

It’s Flash Pattern Friday!

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 the Delphi Stole crocheted in Cotton True Sport (Ravelry link here).

Woman with light green filet crochet shawl draped over her shoulders

Amy Gunderson designed this as part of Contrarian Shawls 2, a collection of charming knit and crochet shawls designed in our Fibra Natura line of yarns. It’s a lovely filet crochet pattern. If you’ve never tried filet crochet before, this is your lucky day! When this pattern was first released, Amy shared blog posts on how to work filet crochet, and on how to create edging for this shawl.

For this design, Amy chose Cotton True Sport, a smooth, fine 100% Pima cotton yarn which lends itself well to knitting, weaving, and crochet.

The Delphi Stole is a great summertime accessory, and we’re delighted to make it free this weekend!

To get the Delphi Stole 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. Not a Ravelry user? Drop us a line by the end of Sunday 5/29 and we’ll get you taken care of.

Have a safe and happy weekend.

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Daffodil Vest

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman facing away from camera. She is wearing a white blouse and a pale yellow knitted vest.

Today, the Daffodil Vest in Uptown Baby Sport (pattern link here).

Designer Aubrey Busek took her inspiration from a field of blooming spring flowers, creating a lovely lacy repeat in this spring popover.

Closeup of daffodil field — Daffodil fields at Parson’s Reserve

Uptown Baby Sport was the perfect yarn choice for Aubrey’s design. This 100% anti-pilling acrylic is machine washable, wears well, and is very soft. I’ll admit, I used to turn up my nose at acrylic, but the Uptown family of yarns has turned that attitude around. I’ve been delighted with the quality of everything I’ve made in Uptown yarns.

Woman in white blouse with rolled up sleeves, and pale yellow knitted vest.

Looking at the sunny, pale yellow field of flowers that roam across this vest, you can’t help but have your spirits lifted. It reminds me of the last stanza of a favorite poem by Wordsworth, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, in which the writer unexpectedly encounters a beautiful field of daffodils, and holds the memory of that sudden riot of color as a balm against dark days.

“For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.”

Smiling woman wearing white button-down top and pale yellow vest knitted in Uptown Baby Sport.

We hope you enjoy this sunny, uplifting pattern. Have a wonderful weekend.

Happy crafting,

Heather Hill

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Triangles Throw

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Knitted chenille throw in aqua with triangles motif, draped over a white chair.

Today, the Triangles Throw in Bella Chenille (pattern link here).

So super snuggly! This sweet knitted throw uses fuzzy Bella Chenille to create a texture it’s impossible to stop stroking.

Skeins of aqua-toned Bella Chenille yarn stacked on top of one another. — Colors 126 Lapis (darker) and 128 Coastal (lighter)

Soft and plush, Bella Chenille is perfect not just for home decor and kid projects (hello, Peanut Butter and Jelly bears!), but for adult garments like the Roseate Cardigan, free on our site.

Closeup of knitted chenille throw in aqua with triangles motif.

The throw uses intarsia for the color changes at the border. While you could use intarsia for the triangles, we’d recommend doing them in stranded knitting instead, to decrease the number of ends you’ll need to weave in.

One light gray and one darker gray skein of Bella Chenille yarn. — Colors 119 Misty (lighter) and 118 Elephant (darker)

Now, as to colors. I absolutely love the original 126 Lapis and 128 Coastal that designer Rachel Brockman chose, because I’m all about cool tones. But you could also go monochrome, with 119 Misty and 118 Elephant shown above, for a low contrast palette. Make it more dramatic by swapping the darker gray for 112 Black, if that’s your vibe.

Stack of fuchsia and purple-toned Bella Chenille yarn with flowers. — Colors 122 Amethyst (darker) and 124 Boysenberry (lighter)

Or embrace the rich, saturated nature of this yarn, and try the darker 122 Amethyst and lighter 124 Boysenberry. There are just so many beautiful options in Bella Chenille!

We hope you have a fantastic weekend, and that you find time to snuggle up – maybe with someone special!

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Rippled Waters

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman facing away from viewer, holding a light blue knitted wrap outstretched.

Today, Rippled Waters knitted in Fibra Natura Papyrus (pattern link here).

Designer Aubrey Busek took her inspiration for this design from still waters, kissed by a breeze that ripples the surface. It’s apparent in the lace elements…

Closeup of knitted twisted rib wrap pulled over a woman's shoulder to show the fabric.

…and in the choice of twisted rib, a stitch which gives a dimensional element to the body of the piece.

Also adding to the texture, the choice of yarn. Fibra Natura Papyrus is composed of a light and luxurious cotton/silk blend with a fascinating feel. Easy on the hands to work with, Papyrus is a great yarn for warmer weather. It adds a certain 3D quality to your fabric.

Smiling woman in green dress facing camera. A blue wrap knitted in Papyrus is draped over her shoulders.

I’ve got some stashed away, waiting for me to cast on for my Beechnut Pullover. But looking at this wrap, maybe I should go ahead and make this instead. Or both. Yep, that’s it, both.

We hope you have a fantastic weekend, full of love and joy.

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

April 29, 2022

Flash Pattern Friday – Staggered Shawl

It’s Flash Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing green, purple, and black striped knitted shawl

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 the Staggered Shawl knitted in Bamboo Pop (Ravelry link here).

Woman facing away from camera holding knitted shawl behind her.

This is a really exciting design to share, because it’s so striking, yet so simple to knit! Amy Gunderson did a great job combining easy intarsia color changes with bold shades to create a popular and fun pattern!

With such a wealth of color choices in Bamboo Pop, it’s a snap to customize your shawl. This 50/50 cotton/bamboo blend yarn is perfect for bright and beautiful warm weather pieces! Just one ball of each of your three colors will make this gorgeous accessory.

Amy chose colors 209 Jungle Life, 210 Orchid Smash, and 112 Black for her original, but here in the office we couldn’t resist whipping up a few color combos of our own.

For instance, just swapping purple 210 for the bright pink variegated 208 Pink Joy makes a huge difference! Now I’m craving watermelon at a springtime picnic!

Me, though, I’m all about the blue tones. Here, 205 Brilliant Blues fills in for the green, for a confection that reminds me of raspberry gelato! Design note: you’ll get the most striking results if you keep the narrow stripe color either significantly darker or lighter than your main two colors. Of course, that’s only a guideline – you should create your shawl however you are moved to!

Am I going to make myself another shawl? I might have to make myself another shawl. Well, this is definitely the right time!

Image of model wearing Staggered Shawl knitted in Bamboo Pop. Includes instructions to use code FLASH on Ravelry to get a free copy by May 1, 2022.

To get the Staggered Shawl free, use the buy it now or add to cart links on the Ravelry pattern page. Then enter coupon code FLASH where you see the “use a coupon code” links that appear during purchase. Not a Ravelry user? Drop us a line by the end of Sunday5/1 and we’ll get you taken care of.

We hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Day Trip Tote

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Day Trip Tote crocheted in Fibra Natura Java (pattern link here).

Happy Earth Day!

Carrying a reusable bag instead of a disposable one is a great way to improve your carbon footprint. And today, we’ve got a fun crochet pattern that makes going green easy – and in an eco-friendly yarn, to boot!

Fibra Natura Java is 100% hemp, a fast-growing renewable plant fiber that’s easy on the earth. Strong and durable, Java is great for home decor projects, as well as projects like today’s tote that need to stand up to a lot of use. Bonus – the colors are beautiful!

We chose 111 Fossil Gray and 108 Golden Sun, for a bright and sunny bag that will put a smile on your face.

Image of Freedom Park in Charlotte NC showing grass, trees, pond, and people. — Freedom Park in Charlotte, NC
Photo by Cody Hughes

I can see myself putting books and sunglasses in my Day Tripe Tote and heading for the park to treat myself to a relaxing afternoon in the great outdoors. This would be after hitting my LYS to fill any empty space in my bag, of course. Now that’s the perfect day!

Have a happy Earth Day, and an amazing weekend!

-Heather Hill

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Norwood

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, Norwood knitted in Whisper Lace (pattern link here).

Rachel Brockman’s gorgeous Norwood was originally a pay-only pattern, but today we’re setting it forever free!

It was first published as part of the Lakeside Retreat collection of patterns designed in our Fibra Natura line of natural fiber yarns.

Rachel’s penchant for creating a simple, clean design and then adding a decorative twist is beautifully realized here. The majority of the body is a field of simple stockinette…

…with one side panel graced with decorative cables, lending a whole new dimension to the design.

The eight row cable repeat is both written and charted. Use what works best for you. You may notice something else about this pullover.

It’s very light! In luxurious laceweight wool/silk blend Whisper Lace, worked here on US3 / 3.25mm needles, Norwood is a perfect piece for those spring and fall days when the weather isn’t quite sure what it wants to do, or when you want to cut the chill of the breeze coming off the water. Rachel leans into that intention with graceful three-quarter length sleeves.

All together, Norwood is a beautiful, versatile design in a luxurious and surprisingly affordable yarn.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Lunaria Socks

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

For our Easter special, we present Lunaria in Bamboo Pop Sock Solids (pattern link here).

We were thrilled to work with designer Allison Lutes, fieldwonderful on Instagram, to bring you these special spring socks!

Allison writes, “For style inspiration, the Lunaria Socks draw on the floral dresses and ruffled cotton socks I wore to childhood Easter celebrations, updated with tiny bobbles and microstripes.”

Written for four teen/adult sizes, these top-down socks feature a picot edge and a heel flap and gusset. There are also two versions of the chart included, one with the light color as contrast (as shown) and one with the dark color contrasting, so you can pick which look you prefer.

Since they’re designed for spring, these cute ankle socks call for Bamboo Pop Sock Solids, a wool-free yarn that won’t leave you overheated.

We added a little PBT to its bamboo/cotton blend, which gives extra elasticity for a beautiful fit. Together, these fibers make a great warm weather yarn, good for socks, accessories, and garments of all kinds!

What a fun, festive, floral way to usher in the season! We love these socks, and we think you will too.

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

Free Pattern Friday – Lyrist Shawl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Lyrist Shawl knitted in Wool Pop (pattern link here).

So beautiful. Soooo beautiful. And I love that it has enough techniques to keep you focused, and to maybe learn something, too!

There’s slip stitch colorwork for the body of this asymmetrical shawl. Designer Rachel Brockman chose Wool Pop in color 621 Dijon (4 skeins) for the main color, and color 627 Empress (2 skeins) for the contrast. They’re both very vibrant tones, but pairing the lighter color with a dark makes this truly striking.

The diamond lace edging uses right and left twists to create a lovely texture. You’ll knit the slip stitch portion, then use intarsia to join it to the panel in the same row. Decreases will occur along one edge in the body portion of the shawl.

Rachel chose our popular Wool Pop for this design. Its blend of bamboo, wool, and polyamide create the perfect fabric for this shawl, with just the right mix of drape and resilience.

Wool Pop’s different fibers take the dye in different ways, creating a saturated, multi-hued look with a beautiful sheen.

This is not so much a mindless knit as a mindful one. It rewards the maker with a stunning garment they’ll reach for again and again.

We wish you a wonderful weekend, full of beauty and light.

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Flash Pattern Friday – Savannah

It’s Flash Pattern Friday!

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 Savannah crocheted in Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves (Ravelry link here).

That handsome blue top in back is Aubrey Busek’s Wylie Tee in our Cotton Supreme.

This lightweight poncho is so stylish and simple! You’ll be making two rectangles of the same size, then joining them together and adding fringe.

The magic here is partly in the yarn! DK-weight Cotton Supreme Waves is 100% cotton that stripes up beautifully.

We love Cotton Supreme Waves for any pattern where you want soft, breathable fabric with gorgeous bands of color.

Cover image of Seaside Supreme collection of patterns to knit and crochet

We’re adding Savannah to our recent Seaside Supreme collection of patterns to knit and crochet in our Cotton Supreme yarns. With Savannah’s addition, there are now 13 total designs in this collection, for just $35. It’s an incredible deal on these beautiful warm-weather patterns, designed for a wide range of body types.

If you’d like to start with just a sample, though, Savannah is free through Sunday, March 27th!

To get Savannah free, use the buy it now or add to cart links on the Ravelry pattern page. Then enter coupon code FLASH where you see the “use a coupon code” links that appear during purchase. Not a Ravelry user? Drop us a line by the end of Sunday 3/27 and we’ll get you taken care of.

We hope you have a great weekend, full of easy adventure and fun.

Happy crafting!

-Heather