It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Garden Wall Socks in Angora Lace (pattern link).
This one’s a bit of a rare find!
The Garden Wall Socks were previously only available in a long out-of-print publication. What a delight to be able to share them now for free!
Designed by Carol J. Sulcoski, these are knit cuff down, with a heel flap and gusset. We love the trellis effect of the purl stitches in the leg.
Oh, that heel!
Angora Lace is a beautiful choice for this design. Honestly, it was after feeling how soft these socks were that I decided to design the Contented Socks (pattern link) for myself. There are so many beautiful colors, and they’re all cloud-soft. And you deserve something warm and wonderful, don’t you?
Yes. Yes you do.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Trailhopper Hat in Mini Saki (pattern link here).
You’ve all met the world’s cutest baby, right? Parker is the son of our warehouse shipping chief, and she brought him in when we needed a wee one to do a little modeling. A sweet little cherub for a sweet little hat!
The Trailhopper Hat starts at the very bottom, with those i-cord ties. Work your way up to the earflaps, then cast on for the brim. Rachel Brockman included a detail that is sometimes overlooked – casting on more for the front than the back, to be sure those earflaps are back just a bit from the face to give proper coverage.
Faux cable/right twist ribbing gives way to symmetrical decreases at the top. It all comes together to make a hat that looks neat on the noggin. All with just one 230yd ball of Mini Saki.
Just one more – here we see Parker, just before we realized it wasn’t a great idea to give him tissue paper. When you’re seven months old, everything is edible.
If you’re wondering about that fantastic sweater, by the way, it’s the Crosscut Pullover in Adore (free pattern link here). It’s sized 3-6 months through 4-6 years. Rachel Brockman has been on a roll with the baby garments!
We hope you have a fantastic weekend, full of good things. We also hope you find the strength to keep the tissue paper out of your mouth.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Beechnut Pullover in Fibra Natura Papyrus (pattern link here).
This week, we’re thrilled to have a new design from Amy Gunderson. The Beechnut Pullover is an elegant square-necked pullover with a unique construction.
The sleeve panels are knit first, then the body stitches and sleeve stitches are picked up along the panel edge and worked from the top-down.
With the challenge of the lace sleeves out of the way, it’s stockinette down to the hem. This will obviously be an easy one to lengthen, if you wish. Our model is wearing the Small size, with 4 1/2 inches of positive ease.
Let’s take a closer look at those sleeves. The depth of color in Fibra Natura cotton/silk Papyrus adds a touch of shimmer to the fabric, without obscuring the design. It’s one of the things that makes the yarn a designer favorite. We love that Amy decided to do a double column of the leafy lace, to help make this piece a three-season standout.
We hope you enjoy this sophisticated piece. Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Pebbled Path Pullover in Deluxe DK Superwash (pattern link here).
Next up in our “best of” August re-releases, this great autumn sweater! Originally part of e-book Deluxe Superwash: Fall Classics, this pattern is now free.
This relaxed pullover is just the layering piece you’ll want for an autumn walk in the park. A beautiful openwork panel decorates the front, with the back left plain. Deluxe DK Superwash wool keeps you cozy and comfy!
Throw this on top of your favorite button-down, jeans, and a pair of boots and you’re all set!
We hope you’re able to get out and enjoy nature this weekend. Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Chapel Hill Vest in Deluxe Worsted (pattern link here).
This is the second week in a row we’ve released a favorite Deluxe Cable Collection pattern for free. This one’s a favorite for several reasons. First, the name.
The Old Well at UNC-CH
Chapel Hill is home to the oldest public university in the United States. It’s also my alma mater. (Go Heels!)
The Quad, facing Wilson Library
In the best kind of coincidence, it’s also the alma mater of the model of the Chapel Hill sweater!
Rah rah, Carolina-lina!
The second thing to love here is the versatility of this piece. This is the perfect “dressy casual” piece for Fall. Sized Small to 3X, designer Amy Gunderson notes that the stitch pattern is very stretchy, making this suitable for a wide range of frames.
For me, the lattice along the sides calls to mind the brickwork paths that crisscross campus. The Chapel Cable in the front is both written and charted, and is reminiscent of old oak branches. It’s an absolutely stunning cabled knit, and I’m delighted that it’s now free.
We hope you have a relaxing weekend, full of good memories and wonderful new starts.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Rutherford Beret in Deluxe Chunky (pattern link here).
This month we’re taking a look back at some favorite patterns in our Deluxe yarns. This one’s a favorite of mine, based on personal experience. Will you permit me a selfie?
Amy Gunderson’s Rutherford Beret was originally released as part of the amazing Deluxe Cable Collection. It’s a mammoth e-book of cabled knit patterns, including this little one-skein beauty in Deluxe Chunky 100% wool. We even did an office knitalong with it – super fun!
I say “one skein” but mine only took 3/4 of a skein, max. On US size 10 (6mm) needles, with only single-crosses for the cables, this is the definition of “instant gratification knit.” Deluxe Chunky has over 120 colors, so I’m thinking about making another one, maybe in a heathered color this time.
Deluxe Chunky 91905 Rust HeatherDeluxe Chunky 91908 Woodsy HeatherDeluxe Chunky 91909 Mulberry Heather
“Too many pretty colors” is a good problem to have!
We hope you have a fantastic weekend. Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Pyramid Scarf knit in Odette (pattern link here).
Have you seen Odette yet?
It’s a beautiful blend of merino and alpaca, with nylon for strength, in a chained construction that keeps it light and lofty. A nice mix of structure with soft halo that works well in projects to keep you warm without being heavy.
It’s every bit as soft as it looks.
This 70″ (1.8m) scarf is knit flat, from one end to the other. The pattern is written and charted, for your convenience. Increases on the sides of the pyramids are balanced by centered double decreases in the middle (ever tried a SSPP2 ?) to give depth and texture.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend, full of beauty and joy.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Becca Tank in Cotton Supreme DK Seaspray (pattern link here).
If you’re looking for a cool summer tank, this is it. Lightweight, ultra-soft, and with just the right amount of color, this seamless top is as fun to knit as it is to wear.
We love the misty effect of Cotton Supreme DK Seaspray. White and beautiful colors are dappled against one another. In this top, skeins are alternated to create subtle stripes.
The Becca Tank features I-cord straps that make the armhole depth completely adjustable. Plus, it looks great on its own or layered over another tank. The best part: this is a pretty fast knit! You’ll have plenty of time to both knit and wear this top before the warm weather disappears.
We hope you love this week’s free pattern. Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Phantom Shawlette in Cotton Gold (pattern link here).
What a treat! Kristin Hansen is a wonderful designer who does magical things with lace. This beautifully shaped shawl is no exception.
It wraps around your shoulders like you were born wearing it.
This design was formerly for sale as part of e-book Sparkle Fine 2, a collection of three exquisite knitted shawls designed by Kristin Hansen. Today, we’re setting it free!
This shawl takes three balls of Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold, a thin cotton securely strung with sequins. Shown: color 1100, blue yarn with blue sequins.
It adds an otherworldly sparkle to an ethereal design.
The shawl is worked top down, with some decrease magic to give it its swooping shape. The border is knitted on after finishing the body.
This light cotton shawl is the perfect thing for some summertime glamour.
We hope you have a cool, relaxing weekend.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday
Today, Taffy Twist in Uptown Baby Sport (pattern link here).
This sweet, lacy pullover actually began life as part of e-book Everybody Play Now!, a collection of baby and child designs by Amy Gunderson in Uptown Baby Sport and Uptown DK.
We love this yarn, and we felt like it was overdue for a new free pattern, so we’ve set Taffy Twist free into the wild.
Did you know? The reason you pull taffy is to aerate it. Hence the lace in this design!
You can make this pretty pullover with 2-3 balls of Uptown Baby Sport, even though it’s sized from 1-10 years. The lace and cable panel is both written and charted, and there’s a schematic included as well. We suspect making Taffy Twist will be easier than making actual taffy.
Have a sweet and delicious weekend.
Happy crafting!
