It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Concord Scarf in Deluxe Worsted (pattern link here).
We’re going to keep this short and sweet today so that I can spend the day after Thanksgiving in the time-honored way: scarfing down leftovers. My daughter was inspired by the Great British Baking Show this year and now we have a lot of pie. With just the three of us from the immediate household for dinner this year, I’ll have to really work to eat my share. Such a sacrifice. But before grabbing a plate, let’s take a look at this gorgeous pattern!
The Concord Stole is called a stole because it can work well scrunched up as shown, or stretched wide to its full 20″ (51cm) width for more coverage. Designer Aubrey Busek cleverly used two complementary tones in Deluxe Worsted wool. 15002 Violet Rustic is the lighter main, and 15003 Grape Rustic is the stripe.
Deluxe Worsted 15002 Violet RusticDeluxe Worsted 15003 Grape Rustic
The Rustic colors in Deluxe Worsted are spun in an almost marled way, making them especially well-suited to work together. If purple’s not your bag, you might pair 15004 Teal Rustic & 15005 Turquoise Rustic, or if you’re a lover of subtler contrast and blue like I am, 15009 Blue Rustic & 15008 Twilight Rustic.
15009 Blue Rustic15008 Twilight Rustic
Regardless of color choice, this sweet stole is a satisfying project. An easily memorized four-row repeat worked on US size 8 (5mm) needles makes for rhythmic, calming crafting, something we could all use right now.
Now if you’ll excuse me, there’s a piece of pie with my name on it in the fridge. Literally, since I stuck a note to it.
We hope you have a safe and pleasant weekend. Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Roseate Cardigan in Bella Chenille (pattern link here).
When people look at soft, plush yarns like Bella Chenille, they sometimes think they’re only suitable for babies. That’s a shame, because it overlooks real gems, like the free Lounge Pullover.
We’re delighted today to share another beautiful free pattern for adults in Bella Chenille, the Roseate Cardigan.
Designer Rachel Brockman uses eyelets to create a lovely texture, for an everyday cardigan that’s comfortable and stylish.
Sized from XS to 5X, this project knits up quickly on US size 10 (6mm) needles. It’s one of those pieces where you know just by looking at it exactly how soft it’s going to feel.
Absolutely delightful.
We hope you have a great weekend. Although our offices will be closed next Friday in observance of Thanksgiving, there will still be a Free Pattern Friday (yay!) Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Imprint Scarf in Wool Pop (pattern link here).
Happy Friday, y’all! Wait, what’s that you say?
Oof. Okay then. Let’s not tempt fate with teeny tiny cabled lace. How about we keep things nice and calm, with an easy pattern in a knitter-favorite yarn?
The Imprint Scarf uses simple knits and purls to create a slanted block texture. It’s written and charted to make things easier.
Lightweight Wool Pop has a bit of a sheen from its bamboo content, giving this scarf a lovely feel. If you’re a beginner, or if you just prefer simple projects (and don’t we all, sometimes?) then this is a great project for you.
We hope you have a calm and relaxing weekend. Stay safe, and happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Sweet Dumplin’ Socks in Bella Cash (pattern link here).
If you’ve been knitting along with us on our Bella Cash Socktober Mystery Knitalong, then you’re already familiar with today’s free pattern. However, you may not have seen the socks in their full glory!
Bella Cash was developed for garments and accessories. It wasn’t until one of us said, “you know… this would make great socks” that the light bulb went on.
I mean, who wouldn’t want machine washable socks with a touch of cashmere? I use Bella Cash for the knitworthy people in my life. Including me. (And yes, they really are machine washable. I’ve tossed my Bella Cash socks in the washer and dryer many times.))
Rachel Brockman designed the Sweet Dumplin’ Socks to be a fun sampler of techniques – right and left twists on the cuffs, Fair Isle on the leg, and a lovely texture on the foot.
She used her favorite heel – the afterthought – to finish it off. And she picked colors and patterns that shout “autumn.” I’ve been knitting along, and these have been a joy to work on.
We hope you have a great weekend, maybe with some old-fashioned apple dumplings with a side of ice cream.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Olive in Kingston Tweed and Penna (pattern link here).
First things first: the model for this hat is also the designer, Rachel Brockman. Rachel is a big fan of the outdoors, and takes a lot of inspiration from her time in nature.
We have it on good authority that one of her favorite yarns is Kingston Tweed – you’ve probably seen her fantastic Jay Sweater. For this hat, she took that rustic yarn and gave it extra flair by combining it with laceweight Penna.
We’re sharing the picture of the yarn to show exactly what Penna brings to the design – a slight blur to the edges from its soft alpaca halo.
You can see the gentle feel it imparts to this cable and rib delight.
Start with the cable panel, worked flat. Seam the ends together, and it becomes the brim of this hat.
Pick up stitches from the edge, and work broken rib in the round upwards to the crown. Love those decrease swirls!
It’s a gentle beauty of a design. We hope you enjoy it.
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Atotztli in Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash (pattern link here).
Atotztli was originally part of Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash: The Aztec Collection. The collection features gorgeous graphic knits in – you guessed it – Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash.
In Atotztli, texture, stripes and fun Fair Isle come together in fun ways. Check out that funnel neck!
In this pullover, the front and back are worked flat. The sleeves are worked in the round up until the raglan shaping. The shoulder join appears as a striking demarcation between solid and stranded color work, for even greater visual impact.
We like how Amy Gunderson softened the colors by using a tweedy yarn that features elements of several of the colors, to unify the piece. This is a gorgeous piece for fall!
We hope you have a fabulous weekend.
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Taradiddle in Deluxe Worsted Superwash (pattern here).
This great autumn project doesn’t take a lot of yarn. We’re calling for Deluxe Worsted Superwash, a soft, machine-washable, all purpose wool.
The Fair Isle colorwork is a simple 10-stitch repeat knit on US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or whatever needle size gets gauge.
It’s the perfect thing to keep handy in case your ears get cold. And best, if you reverse the colors, you can easily make more than one from one skein of each color!
Different colors for your different moods – or easy gifts for friends!
We hope you have a safe and fun weekend. Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Perpendicular crocheted in Lina (pattern link here).
Perpendicular made its debut in the e-book Lina: Every Which Way.
As you can see, we liked it so much we put it on the cover! This mini-collection of designs showcases graphic designs in Lina, a luscious cotton/linen blend.
It’s a joy to crochet with, and because it’s plant fiber, it has the perfect drape for this design. Check out the fabric as it’s flipped over the shoulder!
Perpendicular starts with a single foundation chain. Then you’ll work in the round outward, cutting colors as you change them.
Finish the edge with a puff stitch, and you’ve got a colorful accessory that lets you carry a bit of crocheted joy with you, even when the weather’s warm!
We hope you have a safe and fun weekend.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Marley in Alaska and Whisper Lace (pattern link here).
Isn’t this just beautiful?
Marley manages to be cozy, while still being delicate.
The hem is worked in Fibra Natura Whisper Lace, a blend of silk and superwash wool with a luminous sheen. To keep the body and hem in color harmony, the Whisper Lace is held with a strand of Rozetti Alaska, a lofty yarn with a lovely alpaca halo.
So soft. Soooo soft.
It’s just the thing if you’re looking for warmth without weight, all with immaculate style.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend. Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Paint a Leaf Vest in Fibra Natura Dona (pattern link here).
This is an Amy Gunderson pattern, formerly found in the Dona Loft Collection.
These bold, graphic knits look great in Dona extrafine merino, with its saturated colors. Its high twist also gives it great stitch definition, which works well in projects like this vest.
The traveling lines are created by working cable crosses. Sized Small to 3X, this is a fun, bright piece to layer for spring or fall.
We hope you have a fantastic, joyful weekend.
Happy crafting!
