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Free Pattern Friday – Willowwork Cowl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

A tan and gray Fair Isle knitted cowl against a brown background.

Today, the Willowwork Cowl in Deluxe Worsted Superwash (pattern link here).

The inspiration for this piece was the living willow fences, or hedges, or “fedges” that are woven from supple saplings into elegant shapes in the garden.

Photo of diamond lattice bent willow hedge
Photo of bentwood willow fence hiding clothesline.
Woven willow fence.

Mind you, it’s still winter, so the Deluxe Worsted Superwash colors we chose reflect a dormant living fence, while still keeping a warm wood feel.

Tan and gray stranded fabric knit in Deluxe Worsted Superwash
Oh, the magic of Fair Isle.

If you were one of those admiring Amy Gunderson’s Twisted Yoke Pullover from the Fall ’18 Vogue Knitting…

Here’s the Ravelry link.

…you’ll be pleased to find this uses the same technique. Twisted stitches create a depth that (pardon the expression) raises the design to the next level.

Amy has written this pattern in two sizes – the small size shown here…

…and a larger size suitable for wrapping.

We hope this graceful design hits its mark.

Read more about willow artist “Anna and the Willow” here.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Colorburst Cap

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing crocheted cap.

Today, the Colorburst Cap in Classic Shades Frenzy (pattern link here).

Earlier this season we released e-book NoDa Knits (Ravelry link), a collection of knitting projects in colorful Classic Shades Frenzy. But we didn’t want to leave out crocheters!

Rear view of woman wearing cap crocheted in Classic Shades Frenzy.

So here is the crocheted Colorburst Cap, the grand finale free pattern of the year!

Detail of fabric in crocheted cap.
Ooh… aah…

This pretty project takes 1-2 balls of variegated Classic Shades Frenzy, one of our favorites to design with. The pattern is written and charted. Work it sideways, flat, for vertical stripes, then slip stitch the edges together.

Crocheted cap with skein of Classic Shades Frenzy yarn.

Gather up the top, and you’ve created a lovely slouchy accessory to carry you through the seasons. Magnifique!

We hope you have a fantastic weekend. We’ll see you in the new year with even more beautiful designs and patterns!

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Sequoia

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Thick green cabled pullover knit in Deluxe Bulky Superwash yarn

Today, Sequoia in Deluxe Bulky Superwash (pattern link here).

Looking at this pullover, it’s easy to see where it gets its name.

Huge cables rise dramatically up the front, carried up through the collar. It’s big, and cozy, and just the thing for midwinter.

The raglan-sleeved sweater is knit hem-up in pieces and seamed, with the cowl neck added in the round afterward. Deluxe Bulky Superwash wool makes the piece easy to care for.

Universal will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the holidays, and this might be the project that I grab some yarn for during the extended break. Cozy!

We hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Magical Mystery Throw

Image of brightly colored throw knitted in Uptown DK Colors

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

colorful striped square knitted throw draped over chair

Today the Magical Mystery Throw in Uptown DK Colors (pattern link).

We designed this throw to show off one of our three new colors in Uptown DK Colors, a soft, cottony anti-pilling acrylic.

Uptown DK Colors #70322 Tropical

The stripes that work up so evenly in a fixed-width piece do some amazing things when the rows start to grow, as in this center-out throw.

The longer the row, the narrower the band of color.

Until by the end, you’ll end up with multiple colors per row.  Such a great effect!  Of course, you could go with a less varied palette…

Uptown DK Colors #70320 Sapphire Road

….or really pull out all the stops with a rainbow-themed throw to display with pride.

Uptown DK Colors #70321 Rainbowz

No matter what you choose, it’s great fun to see the design emerge as you knit this kaleidoscope of color.

Have a great weekend, and happy crafting!

Image of folded tropical-colored afghan knit in Uptown DK Colors.
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Free Pattern Friday – Beyond the Sea Cowl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Blue and aqua crocheted cowl with sequins

Today, the Beyond the Sea Cowl in Revolutions and Cotton Gold (pattern link here).

This cowl is named for the Bobby Darin song, that talks about how the singer’s true love is waiting across the waves. But it also hearkens to song’s original French inspiration, La Mer, with its visions of the sea dancing along the shore, shimmering under the rain.

Mixing the warmth of Revolutions‘ alpaca and mohair halo with the glitter in sequined Cotton Gold captures the feel of the light sparkling on the waves.

The main pattern is a three row repeat using very basic crochet stitches, making this a suitable project for an adventurous beginner.

The finished product has a warm and relaxed fabric, both dressy and practical.  It’s easy enough to widen this cowl, if desired.  It uses an 8 stitch repeat, so just start with more stitches in that 8 stitch increment and you’re set.

We wish you a warm and bright weekend.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Checkerboard Pullover

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Checkerboard Pullover in Dona (pattern link here).

Things to love about this pullover:

It’s sized from 3-6 months all the way up to 10 years. Whether your little one is “ooh, look at the tiny toes!” or “I can’t believe they’re growing up so fast!” you can still make them a fun sweater.

The stranding is very predictable. If you like to do Fair Isle without having to constantly refer back to the pattern, you’re set. Put on an episode of This Is Us and knit away without missing the juicy bits.

It would be really easy to customize. Fibra Natura Dona has a range of bold colors, both dark and light.  Blue and white for a gingham look? Red and black for a classic checkerboard? Team colors for the little fan? There are a lot of possibilities!

We hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Contours Cowl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Rozetti Yarns Alaska

Today, the Contours Cowl in Alaska (pattern link here).

Rozetti Yarns Alaska

The Contours Cowl features lofty, all-over cables. If you thought cables make for a dense fabric, think again – Alaska is featherweight and soft as down, countering the density you might expect from the usual cabled cowl. It’s perfect to loop around your neck once or twice – and each styling option will keep you warm and cozy.

Rozetti Yarns Alaska

Knit seamlessly from the bottom-up, this cowl features an easily memorizable cable and slip stitch pattern on a background of reverse stockinette.

Rozetti Yarns Alaska

We hope you enjoy this week’s free pattern! Have a wonderful, craft-filled weekend!

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Free Pattern Friday – Megascarf

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Uptown Bulky

Today, the Megascarf in Uptown Super Bulky Amplify and it’s solid-color companion, Uptown Bulky (pattern link here).

Uptown Super Bulky Amplify

The scarf gets its name from the plump yarn and extra-long length. Despite the length, this scarf knits up so quickly! Can you believe you only need to cast on 20 stitches?

Uptown Super Bulky Amplify

This scarf mixes intarsia and self-striping Uptown Super Bulky Amplify for exciting results. We think this pattern is great for beginners looking to learn a new skill. Intarsia is easy, we promise!

Universal Yarn Uptown Bulky
Complimentary colors forever!

Be careful – if your outfit matches a free pattern too closely, your colleagues may insist that you model it!

It’s okay, though! I’m totally up for wrapping myself in knitwear all day, every day! Plus, I’m almost always cold! We wrapped this scarf around my neck many times. Perfect for the snowy weather the north has been experiencing this week!

We hope you enjoy this week’s free pattern! Have a fabulous weekend!

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Free Pattern Friday – Prism Wrap

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Prism Wrap in Alpaculence (pattern link here).

 

Lightweight and sparkly, this design takes one ball each in two colors of Rozetti Yarns Alpaculence.

Worked flat in one piece, you alternate colors every other row and carry them up – don’t bother to cut and weave in those ends.

This would be a great companion piece to the Ziggity Hat (pattern link), another free pattern using Alpaculence in zigzags.

A simple pattern with striking results.  We hope you enjoy it.

Have a great weekend, and happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Duck Huntin’ Sue

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, Duck Huntin’ Sue in Uptown Worsted and Uptown Worsted Tapestry (pattern link here).

This here’s the story of a girl named Sue.  No, the lady in the glasses isn’t Sue…

Sue is the fuzzy yeller dawg.  (I’m a native Southerner.  I can – and do – talk this way sometimes).  The Southern belle in the vest is Krista.  She’s a talented crafter, and was kind enough to model this camo crochet vest in Uptown Worsted Tapestry, with a knit border in solid Uptown Worsted.

This vest was first worn by Lily Chin as a presenter at Stitches, and now we’re releasing it as a free pattern to you!

Handy pockets, applied at finishing!

But wait, there’s more!

A crocheted quacker to match!

Sue says the duck should be hers, but we think that’s just a mallard of opinion.

Well, if she wants it that bad, it won’t ruffle our feathers.  Better to play with the duck than our stash.

Have a great weekend, and happy crafting!