Treat Yourself For Mother’s Day

Whether you’re a mother of two, a dog mom, a caregiver, the ‘mom’ of your friend group, or just a mother-at-heart, we want to celebrate all the mother figures in our lives this week. Your support and love is deeply valued, and you enrich the lives of those around you.

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, and we wanted to create a special ‘gift guide’ with the idea of treating yourself in mind – so keep on reading below to get inspired!

  1. Try Out A New Yarn

Our collection of yarns is extensive. From cotton to cashmere, we have a yarn designed with every crafter in mind. For Mother’s Day, why not try out a yarn you’ve never used before? You never know, it could be your next favorite. Always tend to knit with cotton? Try out Truva. This blend of 50% cotton and 50% cashmere is sinfully soft, and is a great introduction to a different fiber blend. Love working with wool? Explore our offerings from Yarn Vibes. This boutique line of 100% Irish wool yarns is rustic and elegant, perfect for a cabled sweater.

2. Queue Up A Pattern, Just For You

We know many of you are constantly creating projects for the people in your lives, and although that is INCREDIBLE, you deserve to make something special for yourself too! New patterns like Snapdragon and Foxglove in our Offbeat yarn are versatile accessories for both knitters and crocheters. These wraps offer rhythmic stitch patterns that are easy to work on while you binge your favorite show, and as a one-skein project, you can complete it in no time! If you’re looking for something other than a wrap accessory, just check out the ‘Patterns’ section of our website. With inclusively-sized garments and new patterns added nearly every week, we know you will find exactly what you’re looking for.

3. Grab A Kit For Convenience And Ease

Don’t want to worry about choosing colors? Our ‘Kits’ section has already done it for you! Simply pick your favorite kit, add it to your cart, and you will receive a color printed copy of the pattern, plus the yarn required to complete the project. The Onyx Mitts kit are a wonderfully relaxing project for any knitter. Made in 100% cashmere, you’ll definitely want to wear them every time the weather is chilly!

Onyx Mitts kit in Cashmere Lusso

4. Level Up Your Tools and Accessories Game

As fiber artists, we all have many tools and supplies needed to create the projects we love. Having storage solutions that are not only practical, but also stylish makes crafting on the go and at home easier and more fun! Muud is an accessories brand from Denmark that designs modern and functional genuine leather bags and cases for crafting and daily life. From notions cases like Malmo (perfect for your tape measure), to large daily use bags like the Sara tote, they have something for everyone’s needs. Among our best sellers is the Saturn XL project bag, perfect for storing your yarn, needles, notions, and WIP.

For those reading this blog that love to knit, ChiaoGoo offers high quality stainless steel knitting needles in both fixed circular, interchangeable circular, and shortie sizes. These needles are an investment that will last you many years of beautiful projects to come.

I hope this post has given you some great inspiration for your next project, and that you are eager to treat yourself to something special – you absolutely deserve it. Again, to all of the mother figures in our lives, thank you for being you. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day and year to come.

Happy Crafting,

Aubrey

Free Pattern Friday – Ardenne

Photo of a person wearing the Ardenne shawl with a blue and white background with text to the right saying "Free Pattern Friday - Ardenne knit in Noelle and Universe"

Happy Cinco de Mayo and Free Pattern Friday. We have an accessory that would look striking for your night out for some delicious chips and salsa. The once-paid-for Ardenne shawl, designed by Rachel Brockman, is now free forever, and that’s worth celebrating. Let’s learn more about this piece!

Photo of a person wearing the Ardenne shawl over their shoulders while facing the opposite direction to a white and blue background

When Noelle and Universe collide, you can expect an accessory that will shine as bright as you. With a soft texture and a beautiful sparkle, this shawl has so much to love about it. Starting at the smallest point, you will increase to the widest edge to knit a boomerang-shaped shawl. After the body of this piece is complete, you will knit a gorgeous lace edging to add even more pizzazz to Ardenne.

The color of Universe used in the pattern is no longer available, but not to worry! We have knit several swatches to give you a look at some other options. Alternative combinations include Universe 10-02 Cotton matched with Noelle 303 Pixie (red swatch), Universe 10-07 Woolen and Noelle 304 Calypso (blue swatch), and Universe 10-03 Crystal with Noelle 301 Elida (silver swatch). Plus, you can visit our website to explore even more color combinations with these two yarns!

Photo of skeins of Noelle and Universe to the left with knitted swatches of the two in the middle of the picture
Alternative color combinations worked up in Noelle and Universe

Our sitewide Spring Cleaning Sale continues through Sunday! Take advantage of 30% off sale section yarns like Noelle and Universe. Or opt for 20% off non-sale products such as Bamboo Pop and the Saturn XL bag for muud. Shop today before this sale is over!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

Flash Pattern Friday – Slant

Photo of a person wearing the slant cardigan with the belt tied and a pink block with white text to the left saying "Flash Pattern Friday - Slant knit in Colorburst and Deluxe DK Superwash"

As we wrap up this month, it’s time we share our Flash Pattern – a normally paid-for pattern that you can get for free this weekend only. Colorburst and Deluxe DK Superwash collide to create a fantastic design from Rachel Brockman. Slant draws inspiration from her love for triangles and the excitement of pairing a self-shading yarn with a solid yarn. Let’s take a closer look at the brilliant characteristics of the Slant cardigan that will soon be on your needles.

The beautiful triangle motifs stand out the moment you place your eyes on Slant. They travel along the hemline and down the back to dress this cardigan with uniqueness. Intarsia is used for the colorwork of this piece to create a smooth, finished fabric inside and out. The remainder is knit with stockinette stitch bringing the color shifts of Colorburst to life.

Other qualities to love about Slant include its open silhouette and optional belt. Whether you are on the go or relaxing at home, this cardigan’s open design makes it easy to slip on so you can stay cozy all day. Read below to see how you can get this pattern for free this weekend!

Ravelry checkout instructions

First, head to Ravelry by following this link. Next, you will want to select the “buy it now” option to add it to your cart. Once added to your cart, add the coupon code “FLASH” during checkout to get this pattern at no cost to you. This offer is valid through Sunday, April 30th!

Colorburst color 112 Romance and Deluxe DK Superwash color 846 Mulberry Heather

Colorburst and Deluxe DK Superwash have collaborated more than once to create gorgeous garments and accessories – check out the Ruby Shawl DK and Virtuoso cardigan for more inspiration. These DK weight favorites are 20% off this weekend – head to our website to shop today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

Meet a Local Yarn Shop – Wyoming Yarn

Meet a Local Yarn Shop with Wyoming Yarn - three hanks of Wool Pop with a black marble background

Browsing the shelves of your local yarn store to find the perfect yarn for your next project is a favorite pastime of many fiber artists. On the week of National Yarn Store Day (Saturday, April 29th), we are thrilled to share a gem found in Cody, Wyoming. We got the opportunity to interview Karista Low, owner of Wyoming Yarn, and learn more about her exciting new store!

Let’s head inside to see all that Wyoming Yarn has!

An auto shop turned yarn store may not be the most common history behind your local yarn shop, but for Wyoming Yarn and Karista Low, that’s how it all started. Starting as an independent dyer, Karista had a wealth of experience in the fiber arts industry. When she heard that her local yarn shop of choice was closing, she got the offer to take over the inventory and open what is now Wyoming Yarn!

Known for its proximity to the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Cody, Wyoming, sees an influx of visitors in the summer months. Travelers from all around the world get their yarn fix inside the doors of Karista’s local shop. However, Wyoming Yarn has plenty of loyal customers that stick around during the frigid winter months, and their shop has plenty of events for them to pass the time.

A weekly knit group is available for customers looking to grow their skills and socialize, and the calendar of events is growing. Crochet classes are new to the offerings, as many people are learning. Karista and her staff also offer knitting technique classes, such as mosaic knitting and much more.

A weekly knit group is one of the ways Wyoming Yarn engages with the community

Inside the walls of Wyoming Yarn, you will find a host of Universal Yarn favorites. Woolly favorites like Colorburst and Cobblestone can be found on the shelves of this shop, as well as plant-based yarns perfect for summer, like Bamboo Pop and Bamboo Pop Sock, and you should too! And with blankets being a popular project at Wyoming Yarn, yarns like Major and Uptown Worsted will surely make their way into the hands of the crafters who shop there.

Nothing makes a store owner smile more than when a skein of yarn returns as a finished object. Many stores have shared with us the joy of watching the skills of their community grow, and we know that is such an exciting thing about the job. At Wyoming Yarn, you will find plenty of baby blankets, shawls, and socks, and we love to see every one of them!

Blankets are a popular project of choice at Wyoming Yarn

We are so excited to feature Karista and her store, Wyoming Yarn. With Local Yarn Store Day coming up, make sure to head to their website and support her business, which keeps our industry thriving. If you are interested in having your store featured, please email rferrel@universalyarn.com to learn more!

See more on Wyoming Yarn’s Instagram page, including a yarn unboxing and muud trunk show!

Full interview with Wyoming Yarn!

Free Pattern Friday – Seedling Washcloths

Photo of the Seedling Washcloths in Cotton Supreme and Cotton Supreme Speckles with the text "Free Pattern Friday - Seedling Washcloths" to the right of the washcloths.

Picking the perfect home accessory for spring is not an easy decision… until today! This week for Free Pattern Friday, we are happy to introduce the Seedling Washcloths in Cotton Supreme and Cotton Supreme Speckles. The smooth cotton fibers of these yarns make for satisfying homewares, so let’s learn more about this unique project!

Spring brings new life, much like knitting can bring a project to life at your fingertips. The Seedling Washcloths are inspired by nature blooming all around us. You will use increases and decreases to form the beautiful leaf shape seen in the samples above. Plus, you will get to try a variety of engaging stitches to create the lace definition that brings an added element of excitement to this project. Let’s look at some color options so you can get started on this beautiful pair of washcloths!

The pattern calls for one skein of each of these yarns to create complimentary pieces for your home. These 100% cotton yarns are soft, durable, and machine washable and offer an expansive solid and multi-colored palette to work with. While leaves are often green in nature, there’s no reason you can’t bring your personality into this project. One color combination to try is Cotton Supreme color 515 Blue matched with Cotton Supreme Speckles color 1004 Pastel Pop (photographed above). The blue in this shade of Speckles is a very close match to the solid color of Cotton Supreme, too!

Cotton Supreme and Cotton Supreme Speckles are 20% off this weekend (4/21 – 4/23)

Make your way over to our website to save 20% off both of these spring yarns – no node necessary. We can’t wait to see what you will make, and as always, please share your finished creations with us on social media!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

Spring Shawls Just For You

A caption titled "Spring Shawls Just for You: appears next to a model wearing an orange and gold shawl set in front of a tropical background.

Spring has truly sprung here in North Carolina. If you sit outside, you hear birds chirping and see squirrels bickering and chasing each other. The trees are a lush, vibrant green, and the temperature is a balmy, low 70-something. It’s downright dreamy! While everyone is itching to get outside and experience the weather, they are also showing off new trends of the season. It has us thinking about our own accessory choices, and what we want to make next. Our team has taken some time to curate a selection of their top picks for spring shawls just for you!

Painted Sunset, designed by Lana Jois.

Our first pick comes from our Creative Lead, Rachel Brockman. “Knit in soft, summery Magnolia and designed by Lana Jois, Painted Sunset blends everything I love about a shawl. Featuring vibrant orange and red hues with geometric lace, slipped stitches, and soothing stripes, there is so much to love about this crescent shawl! Magnolia is a fingering weight blend of modal and cashmere that offers incredible drape that lends itself so well to projects like Painted Sunset.” This yarn is available in a dazzling 15 colors – which ones will you try out when making this shawl?

Aard, designed by Rachel Brockman.

Next up is a pick from our newest designer, Afifa Sayeed. She selected Aard, designed by Rachel Brockman, saying how “I love the airiness in this stole created by the dropped stitches, perfect for just a touch of warmth and definitely a statement piece to elevate any outfit! Added bonus – it’s reversible!” The dramatic cabling of this shawl is shown off quite well thanks to the magnificent stitch definition of the yarn, Vireo. Available in 16 vibrant colors, this blend of Tencel and wool was designed with transitional weather in mind, making it a great choice for accessories and garments alike.

Gradiate Shawl, designed by Amy Gunderson.

Our Managing Director, Yonca Ozbelli, shares her number one pick next. “Mine is the Gradiate Shawl by Amy Gunderson. Timeless Flax makes this shawl crisp yet cozy, and it gets softer and more cozy over time. I loved this shawl so much that we had to turn it into a tank top! – Gradiate Tank.” Flaxes palette of 34 colors ranges from earthy neutrals to brilliant brights, and it’s made from 100% linen, which blooms and softens after each wash.

Robert shared his pick, a reversible shawl designed by me, Ashley Jane McIntyre, saying “I would have to say my favorite spring shawl is the Rosewood Shawl. This piece features incredible texture and has a soft, and squishy feel to it, which makes it very comfortable. Using Cobblestone, this shawl isn’t going to be overwhelmingly warm either, and it’s always a plus when you have a reversible accessory.” This yarn is a lovely sport weight featuring 2-plys of yarn, one which is solid and one which is variegated, to create an interesting handspun appearance. There are 16 colors to mix and match with. Which two will you try for this crocheted creation?

Eden, designed by Rachel Brockman.

Aubrey, our Marketing Lead and Designer, shares her favorite pick, Eden. “This oversized shawl has various textured stitch patterns worked throughout, which I think stand out in our Truva yarn. Because the yarn has both marled and heathered qualities to each of the colors, it can be difficult to get stitch patterns to stand out. Eden reminds me of bas-relief art, with the shadows from the stitches creating the geometric patterns that ‘pop’ away from the base. The elongated triangle shape lends to a variety of styling options, and the cashmere/cotton blend of Truva exudes timeless elegance.” This yarn is available in a bespoke palette of 8 sophisticated colors.

Last, but not least, is my own pick for spring! I adore our recently released Foxglove and Snapdragon wraps. This set of free patterns are meant to be sisters, not twins, which both offer similar zig-zagging patterns across the long color changes of Offbeat. This yarn is a dk weight blend of 90% acrylic and 10% alpaca. It’s cozy enough for the days that still carry some crisp chill in the air, but light-weight enough in the featured lace stitches to be worn on a warmer day too. Offbeat comes in 8 self-striping colors, each designed to let your personality shine.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this review of spring shawls, and that you feel inspired to add some of these to your queue! Which one do you like the most?  Share which one is your favorite with us here in the comments, or on social media!
That’s all for now, happy stitching!
Ashley Jane McIntyre

Free Pattern Friday – Tea Leaf Scarf

Photo of a person wearing the Tea Leaf Scarf with trees in the background, and "Free Pattern Friday - Tea Leaf Scarf crocheted in Wool Pop" written on the right side in white text on a purple background

Friday is here, and it’s time to celebrate with a free pattern just for you! This Free Pattern Friday, we are happy to share the Tea Leaf Scarf, crocheted in our beautiful Wool Pop yarn. The designer, Ashley Jane McIntyre, wanted to create an accessory that evokes the oncoming warmth and bloom of the spring season. Let’s find out more about this gorgeous pattern!

The construction of this scarf is perfect for any crocheter looking to grow their skillset. This accessory is made by crocheting two pieces individually, starting at each edge and working towards the center, then seaming them together in the middle. You will get the chance to put your skills to the test with a beautiful lace pattern at the beginning of each of the two separate pieces, but we know you can do it!

Horizontal photo of a person wearing the Tea Leaf Scarf with trees in the background.
The Teal Leaf Scarf is free to download on our website!

Wool Pop is an all-around beauty. This DK weight yarn is perfect for all types of garments and accessories. Due to its lightweight and breathable wool fibers, you can sport this yarn throughout spring and early summer. The hallmark slight sheen of Wool Pop appears when worked up, thanks to its blend of bamboo, superwash wool, and polyamide.

Save 20% off our Wool Pop yarn this weekend only! With 30 different colors to choose from, the options are endless with this delightful yarn. No code is needed for this sale. Make sure to share all your Wool Pop creations with us on social media!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Foxglove and Snapdragon

It’s the first Friday of April, and we have some excitement we want to pass along to you. Not only is this week’s Free Pattern Friday for knitters and crocheters alike, but we are also having a sitewide sale! So let’s jump right in and learn more about today’s treat to you, and when you’re all wrapped up here (pun intended), head over to our site for some spring savings!

Since we have two patterns to cover this Friday, let’s start by looking at the crochet version, Foxglove. This free pattern designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre shows off a beautifully textured Herringbone Lace Pattern featured throughout with our Offbeat yarn. You will crochet from the bottom up along the widest edge of the wrap to create a beautiful sequence of defined stripes. Just one cake of the Offbeat is required, as each skein contains a generous 586 yards of yarn!

Now let’s take a look at the knitted Snapdragon wrap designed by Aubrey Busek, also featuring Offbeat. This wrap features an enticing cable and lace pattern that repeats throughout to give this accessory a beautiful design. This piece is knit flat from the bottom up, with gorgeous self-striping occurring from top to bottom. While both samples use Offbeat color 104 Vibes, this self-striping yarn includes eight total color choices that would look just as good!

The color palette of Offbeat has some options that are perfect for spring projects. Try out 101 Peace for an array of colors similar to cotton candy at a spring ball game. Or try out 109 Dream On for a pastel look that matches the season flawlessly. If you’re looking for bolder colors that match springtime, you might like 110 Far Out, with its more defined colors. Whichever color you choose, we know that you will create something unique to you. Make sure to share all your finished projects with us on social media!

Don’t miss out on our Easter Sale through Sunday, April 9th. Save 20% off sitewide – no code needed!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

Flash Pattern Friday – Wylie

The final Friday of March is upon us, meaning today, we will make a previously paid-for pattern free for the weekend. With warmer weather approaching, we decided to feature the Wylie tee for Flash Pattern Friday, designed by Aubrey Busek, and knit with our Cotton Supreme yarn. Let’s learn more about this exciting piece!

The Wylie tee is one of the many patterns first introduced in our Seaside Supreme collection in the Spring of 2021. Reverse stockinette stitch is used throughout the body, with a textured checkerboard motif along the front and back in the center. The reverse stockinette stitch allows the knit and purl stitches of the checkerboard to stand out even more, creating a garment you will cherish for years to come.

The body and the trim use a coordinating color, and with 45 different colors to choose from, you can customize it to your liking. This 100% cotton yarn is buttery soft, making it the perfect option for garments like the Wylie tee. The breathability of the cotton fibers will allow you to wear this piece throughout the summer’s hottest months and into fall. This weekend only – save 20% off our Cotton Supreme yarn, so what are you waiting for?

To get Wylie for free, please head to Ravelry and search for the pattern. Next, you will want to select the “buy it now” option to add it to your cart. Once added to your cart, you will add a coupon code to get the pattern for free. At checkout, enter the code “FLASH” to get this pattern. This offer is valid through Sunday, April 2nd!

Don’t forget to shop Cotton Supreme this weekend, and make sure to share all your finished projects with us on social media by using #universalyarn!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert