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Free Pattern Friday – Painted Canvas Poncho

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Painted Canvas Poncho crocheted in Colorburst (pattern link here).

Designed by Rosann Fleischauer, the Painted Canvas Poncho is a re-imagining of two of Rosann’s previous designs: her Harvest Cocoon published in 2018 and the bottom-up Painted Canvas published in 2020. Each iteration of this design features the unique, origami-like construction method paired with gloriously self-shading yarns like now-retired Classic Shades, as seen in the Harvest Cocoon, or Colorburst, as seen in today’s feature pattern.

This pattern is comprised of two pieces that are sewn together. Each piece is worked sideways in linen stitch, allowing Colorburst to create vertical stripes across the piece. Linen stitch is soothing and easy even for novice crocheters like me. Plus, there is something so addictive about working with self-shading yarns. I love watching the colors shift from one hue to the next.

This is an excellent garment for year-round wear. It works wonderfully over a light summer dress as pictured, but it will keep you warm and cozy during cool weather thanks to the soft warmth of the superwash merino in Colorburst.

We hope you have a wonderful, yarn-filled weekend!

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Free Pattern Friday – Marion Stole

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman outdoors wearing silvery lace wrap knitted in Flax yarn

Today, the Marion Stole knit in Flax Lace (pattern link here).

Woman outdoors wearing silvery lace wrap knitted in Flax yarn

Ah, there’s nothing like linen for lace.

Woman outdoors wearing silvery lace wrap knitted in Flax yarn

It wafts with the wind, light and breezy, keeping you cool on a warm day.

Rear view of woman outdoors wearing silvery lace wrap knitted in Flax yarn

For this delicate lace stole, Aubrey Busek chose 100% linen Flax Lace. Just two hanks are required.

Image of six skeins of cool-toned Flax Lace yarn

Cast on, and knit end to end. The center and edge lace patterns are written and charted for your convenience.

Woman outdoors wearing silvery lace wrap knitted in Flax yarn

Perfect summertime lace in linen, just waiting for you to create.

Woman outdoors wearing silvery lace wrap knitted in Flax yarn

We hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Happy crafting!

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Flash Friday – Cowan

It’s Free FLASH FRIDAY!

Cowan is part of the Lakeside Retreat e-book, a collection of 16 peaceful knit and crochet designs in the Fibra Natura family of natural fiber yarns.

Cowan works equally well pinned or fastened in the front, or left open in the front. Take a look at the edging!

So delicate and summery in 100% linen Flax yarn.

Cowan is crocheted in one piece from the bottom up, separating at the armholes, and then rejoining for the upper portion of the vest. Its flowing outline makes it a great piece for its entire range of sizes, XS to 4X (it’s shown here in Small).

 To get Cowan 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 midnight on 5/29 and we’ll get you taken care of. Feel free to share the giveaway – the more the merrier!

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Free Pattern Friday – Draft Scarves

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Draft Scarves in Fibra Natura Unity (pattern link here).

Recently, we’ve had requests for simple free patterns that are quick and easy. Well when it comes to lace, it doesn’t get much easier than this!

The Draft Scarves use a simple two-row repeat to create an airy, open mesh that’s perfect for summer. The wider black version above takes two balls of Fibra Natura Unity in color 110 Darkness…

…while the green, skinnier version takes just one ball of 103 Sage, and is still a generous 63″ without the fringe.

We chose Fibra Natura Unity as the yarn for this pattern for a couple of reasons. First, its thick and thin texture lends extra textural interest to the simple design. Second, the blend of wool, cotton, linen, and bamboo provides the perfect drape for a summertime scarf.

Unity 113 and Unity Beyond 208 Sunrise

If you were in the mood for extra color, Unity Beyond would make a great choice. Or what about Unity Beyond for the body, with a coordinating solid for the fringe? There are plenty of options for customization here!

We hope you have a fantastic weekend, with time to sit and relax with some beautiful yarn.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Celeste

Woman in crocheted poncho. Text reads Free Pattern Friday, Celeste in Papyrus

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

woman wearing light blue poncho crocheted in Papyrus yarn

Today, Celeste crocheted in Papyrus (pattern link here).

Celeste is a lovely springtime layering piece with a straightforward construction.

Woman wearing Celeste poncho crocheted in Papyrus yarn

Two rectangles are worked, with a tidy double double crochet at the borders for a neat finish. The rectangles are seamed, leaving space for the arms and neck (of course) to create a simple, classic silhouette.

Closeup of crochet stitch pattern in Celeste poncho

As for the stitch pattern, it’s a gorgeous all-over lace that’s written and charted. You’ll get the rhythm of it in no time.

Papyrus yarn balls

We used Fibra Natura Papyrus for this design. It’s a luxurious warm-weather blend of cotton and silk with an interesting texture.

Closeup image of light blue green Papyrus yarn color 229-19 Ether

The poncho is shown in 229-13 Celestial, but because I’m a sucker for blue-green, I’d probably make mine in the 229-19 Ether shown above. Either way, with that stitch pattern, the final result will be divine.

Rear view of woman wearing poncho crocheted in Papyrus yarn.

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

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Calm Waters Afghan

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Calm Waters Afghan in Bamboo Bloom Handpaints and Deluxe Worsted (pattern link here).

This design is a formerly-pay pattern, part of Bamboo Bloom 1: Backyard Blooms. The collection was such a fun group to design and photograph. We were lucky to be able to shoot in the whimsical back yard of local artist and photographer Deborah Triplett, the creative mind behind National Yard Art Day. (Thanks, Deborah!)

The square afghan starts in the center on DPNs in Bamboo Bloom Handpaints, then builds in outward-moving ripples, bordered by rows of a coordinating shade of Deluxe Worsted. Here, designer Lorna Miser opted for vibrant 3677 Cobalt, but there are plenty of shades to choose from to make this design your own.

As a bonus, the pattern includes the simple Goldfish School Cowl, a one skein pattern for Bamboo Bloom Handpaints. Cast on, work k1, p1 ribbing in the round, then cast off. Easy peasy!

Personally, I think pairing that Goldfish School Cowl color 307 Red Maple with 317 Sensei shown above, and a beautiful falling leaf color of Deluxe Worsted would make a fantastic autumnal-themed afghan. Looks like my queue is getting longer again.

Have a fantastic weekend, and enjoy the weather.

Happy crafting!

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Flash Friday – Violeta

It’s Free FLASH Friday!

We’re trying something new with Free Pattern Friday. The final Friday of the month will still have a free pattern, but it’ll be a limited time Flash! This week, we’re offering Violeta.

Violeta is a sweet, versatile cardi, part of the Spring Capsule Collection in Radiant Cotton.

The collection was designed with a nod to the desire we feel in spring to pare down and freshen up. It’s a set of knit essentials that are versatile enough to take you through your week in comfort and style. Radiant Cotton’s vibrant color looks amazing while keeping things cool.

Violeta fits the bill perfectly. It works as an open jacket to throw on over a neutral outfit…

…or clasped with a closure like this one from JUL Designs.

100% Egyptian cotton Radiant Cotton has amazing stitch definition, to let the work shine without detracting from the wearer.

To get Violeta 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 midnight on 5/1 and we’ll get you taken care of. Feel free to share the giveaway – the more the merrier!

(PS – since it’s late in the day for some of our customers, we’re extending this through Saturday.  Enjoy!)

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Free Pattern Friday – Slushie

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman in lavender loop stitch jacket leaning on a wall

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!

Squeeeeeee!

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!

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Free Pattern Friday – Welkin

Woman wearing blue and white shawl knitted in Nymph. Text reads Free Pattern Friday - Welkin in Nymph

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing blue and white shawl knitted in Nymph

Today, Welkin in Rozetti Yarns Nymph (pattern link here).

If you’re wondering about the name of this week’s pattern, “welkin” comes from an old English word meaning the vault of the sky.

Rear view of woman wearing blue and white shawl knitted in Nymph

It’s an appropriate name for this shawl, with its cirrus-cloud stripes of white against the sky blue.

Woman wearing blue and white shawl knitted in Nymph

Graceful wings are formed by increasing from the starting tab on both right and wrong sides of the fabric, another nod to the lighter-than-air feel of this accessory.

Detail of lace edge of blue and white knitted striped shawl

And at the widest edge, lovely lace edged with crochet picot puffs resembling tiny clouds in a blue sky

Image of green ball of Nymph yarn showing texture

Knitting this shawl in soft, downy Nymph, gives the piece an even more cloudlike quality. Cotton blend Nymph has a chainette construction, with fiber blown through its center for a lighter weight fabric on US 7 (4.5mm) needles. The yarn has a beautiful fuzz that softens the lines of Welkin’s stripes.

Woman wearing blue and white shawl knitted in Nymph

It’s a beautiful look for the season. And don’t limit yourself to blues and white – perhaps your Welkin will be a field of violets, or an ocean wave about to break. There are limitless possibilities.

Woman holding blue and white shawl knitted in Nymph

Have a wonderful weekend, full of light and life.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Sandbar

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman holding crochet shawl

Today, Sandbar crocheted in Cottonwood (pattern link here).

Sandbar was originally part of e-book Lakeside Retreat, a collection of knit and crochet designs in our Fibra Natura line of luxury natural yarns. We’re singling it out for release today because it’s uniquely appropriate to the season – and because it’s just so pretty!

Amy Gunderson had beautiful mornings by the beach in mind when she designed Sandbar. It’s the perfect piece to protect you from breezes coming off the water.

DK weight organic Cottonwood feels great against the skin. It’s a pleasant cotton to work with too.

You’ll start Sandbar from the center of that circular motif, then square it off. The wings are crocheted outward from two sides of the square, and then the border is added to the lower edge.

It’s a sumptuous and satisfying design in a luxurious yarn. We’re delighted to set Sandbar free.

Happy crafting!