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Free Pattern Friday – Half and Half Cardigan

Happy Friday, fellow crafters! I am super excited to introduce you to this week’s free pattern, the Half and Half Cardigan, designed by ME!

The Half and Half Cardigan is one of my favorite designs ever. Knit in soft and silky Wool Pop, in colors 605 Silken and 616 Denim, this cardigan is a fun take on color blocking. This piece is worked flat, from the top down, using intarsia color changes at the center back to create seamless blocks of color. With a flattering v-neck and close-fitting silhouette, this piece will keep you covered, pun intended, on all occasions as the weather turns.

The blend of 50% bamboo, 35% superwash wool, and 15% polyamide allow the fibers to absorb the dye differently, giving Wool Pop its distinctive heathered appearance. With a slight sheen and incredible drape, this multi-season yarn is one of our fan favorites. Get 20% off this luscious yarn this weekend, through Sunday, Sept 8th.

I am dreaming of a zesty version in 618 Lemongrass and 619 Blue Whisper, how about you?

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

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Special Flash Pattern – Abyss Shawl

Hello Everyone!

It’s a Special Flash Pattern release! This means that we give a normally paid pattern away for free for the weekend!

Starting today, Saturday, 8/31, you can get the Abyss Shawl pattern for free on Ravelry using the code FLASH. This offer runs through Monday, 9/2.

In addition, you can shop the Abyss Kit, which includes the yarn and pattern, for 30% off during our So Long, Summer Sale!

This colorful shawl, designed by Aubrey Busek, uses both Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Waves, a lightweight 100% cotton yarn, and Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme, a medium-weight 100% cotton yarn.

Cotton Supreme Waves is a soft yarn that sports beautiful self-striping colorways and pairs great with the solid colors of the Cotton Supreme yarn.

This is a top-down semi-circle shawl that begins with just a few stitches and rapidly grows as you work sections of the Wavy Lace stitch pattern, mixed with simple Garter stitch rows. Your finished shawl will be lightweight yet warm with a lovely drape.

The Wavy Lace stitch pattern is both written out and charted for your convenience.

You can create even more color combinations by pairing self-striping Cotton Supreme Waves with the solid shades of the Cotton Supreme.

Here are some of my favorite combinations. Tell me in the blog comments which color options you prefer.

The Abyss Shawl is a beautiful addition to your wardrobe, you will want more than one colorway!

Knit and Enjoy!

Andi

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Free Pattern Friday – Cider the Donut

Who’s getting excited for sweater weather? I know I am! I love the autumn season and all of the tasty treats that come with it. This week, we’re releasing a fun free pattern inspired by one of those delicious bites.

Cider the Donut was designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre. Crocheted using soft and sturdy Ricorumi DK held alongside Rico Design Metallic No 40 thread, Cider is an adorable amigurumi you can make for yourself or gift to a friend!

Cider is constructed by crocheting in the round in a continuous spiral. After the tube is made, you’ll stuff the donut and seam the ends together. Once stuffed n’ seamed, you can follow the embroidery instructions for the face, or get creative and make Cider uniquely yours.

This project is an excellent addition to your desk decor, or add a keychain and attach it to your favorite bag! I love the colors chosen for this project, the sparkle in Rico Design’s Metallic No 40 thread is perfectly reminiscent of the sugary coating on apple cider donuts.

If I made Cider the Donut myself, I think I’d have to go with a pink color and sparkles for a strawberry glazed donut! What flavor would you create?

Happy Crafting,

Aubrey

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Free Pattern Friday – Elemental Set

Happy Friday, fellow crafters! Today’s free pattern features the Elemental Set designed by the Universal Yarn Design Team.

The Elemental Set is just the ticket to start prepping for pumpkin spice season. The cowl is knit in the round as a tube and instructions are included for both a seamless and a seamed version. The hat is knit in the round from the brim up. Both pieces utilize a slip-stitch texture that showcases our vibrant Cobblestone yarn. This yarn is a 2-ply, 100% superwash merino, with one solid ply and one variegated ply, giving it the appearance of a handspun yarn. The Elemental Set uses one skein each of 101 Dragon’s Breath and 111 Paradise.

Cobblestone has 16 beautiful colors that come in a whopping 200g beehive skein. With approximately 612 yards to work with, these generously sized skeins are perfect for everything from accessories to garments.

Don’t miss out on your chance to stock up on these beauties with 20% off through Sunday, August 18th.

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

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Free Pattern Friday – Musubime Bag

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Hi friends, and happy Friday to you! This week we have a fun freebie, the Musubime Bag, designed by Afifa Sayeed.

This adorable bag dresses up a classic Japanese Knot Bag with a moss stitch texture and brilliant color. It’s perfect for toting around smaller projects, like socks or a hat, or just for bringing along your daily essentials in style. The best part is it only takes 2 skeins of our Clean Cotton yarn to make!

Clean Cotton is a blend of 85% recycled cotton and 15% recycled polyester (totaling 100% eco-conscious!), and comes in 21 cheery colors. It’s perfect for homewares and accessories, like this weeks bag, and is highly affordable, at just $3.25 per skein. This weekend, save and extra 20% off from Friday, 8/9 – Sunday, 8/11!

Which color will you make the Musubime Bag in?

That’s all for today, happy stitching!
Ashley Jane

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Free Pattern Friday – Versa Blanket

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Happy Free Pattern Friday! This Friday, we are releasing a brand new pattern knit with Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni yarn.

The Versa blanket is an op-art inspired design that is great for a baby blanket or a small throw on your favorite chair. Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni is 50% Polyacrylic and 50% Polyamide making the yarn very soft and perfect for this project. This yarn is versatile and ideal for sweaters, accessories, and more.

Both beginner and experienced knitters will absolutely love this soothing project! The blanket is worked flat in one piece using only knit stitches. Color changes are made using the intarsia method.

I designed the Versa Blanket using colors Cream 012 and Anthracite 006 but the color combinations are endless.

You can create even more fun combinations by pairing solid Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni colors with the multicolor Rico Design Baby Dream DK.

Here are some of my favorite combinations. Tell me in the blog comments which color options you like the best.

The Versa Blanket is a quick and easy project that is free to download!

Knit and Enjoy!

Andi

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Flash Friday – Tempera Socks

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Hi friends, and happy Friday to you!

This is the 4th Friday of the month, so it’s Flash Pattern Friday, meaning that we give a normally paid pattern away for free for the weekend! Starting today, Friday, 7/26, you can get the Tempera Socks pattern for free on Ravelry with the code FLASH. This offer runs through Sunday, 7/28!

These vibrant socks use three colors of Uni Merino, a super fine 75% superwash merino wool and 25% nylon blend. This yarn comes in over 50 colors in a 100g put up, and its counterpart Uni Merino Mini is available in the same shades, but in smaller 25g skeins, making this yarn an ideal choice for colorwork projects! This family of yarn also includes Uni Merino Neons and Uni Merino Mini Neons, each with 5 brilliant hues to choose from. For this weekend only (7/26-7/28), take 20% off of any of these yarns – no code needed!

The Tempera Socks are knit from the cuff down in the round and feature a heel flap and gusset. There is also a fun zig-zaggy lace motif adorning the front side of these socks, along with some criss-crossed colorwork at the cuff. Altogether, this is a punchy project that will keep you excited the whole way through!

Which colors of Uni Merino do you think you’ll try out for the Tempera Socks? We can’t wait to see all of the variations that are made!
That’s all for today, happy stitching!
Ashley Jane

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Free Pattern Friday – Cleome Cardigan

The dog days of summer are here, but with Free Pattern Friday, we’re dreaming about autumn knitting! The Cleome Cardigan, designed by Rachel Brockman, is this week’s freebie, and we’re so excited to share the beautiful qualities of this piece with you. Plus, we get the privilege of introducing you to a new yarn from our friends at Rico Design!

Cables and lace are two of the most noticeable stitch patterns in knitting, and when you combine the two, the results are breathtaking! The sensational stitch definition of Rico Design’s Luxury Natural Silk Blend makes even more of an impact. This yarn’s blend of 50% silk, 30% wool, and 20% cotton is soft and delicate, perfect for any piece worn close to the skin.

The Cleome Cardigan is truly a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Not only is this piece excellent for three-season use, but you can also sport it for any occasion.

Do you love textured stitch patterns and a gentle feel? Well, Luxury Natural Silk Blend is right up your alley! This yarn is ideal if you’re intrigued by a classic cabled sweater or cozy pair of mitts in stockinette stitch. If you need more incentive, Rico Design Luxury Natural Silk Blend is 15% off through Sunday, July 21st, at 11:59 PM EST, so shop today!

Thanks for stopping by

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Lore

Happy Free Pattern Friday, fellow crafters! Today, we are excited to bring you Lore – a stunning crocheted shawl designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre.

Simple yet stunning, the Lore shawl is worked flat in a semi-circle to create a shape that is easy to style. Made in Rico Design’s alluring Creative Summer Sprinkles, a 50% cotton and 50% acrylic yarn. This summery shawl will have you reaching for it over and over to jazz up any outfit.

Rico Design Creative Summer Sprinkles is available in 8 vibrant shades, each of which is a mix of four color-changing threads twisted around each other. This cotton-acrylic blend is easy to care for and perfect for creating colorful and summery garments for all ages.

This weekend only, receive 15% off this delightful yarn through Sunday, July 14th. The Neon Green shade is calling my name; how about you?

Kepp on crafting on!

Afifa

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Free Pattern Friday – Spark Tee

Happy Free Pattern Friday! I hope you are enjoying the beautiful summer sun on this holiday week. This Friday, we are releasing a brand new pattern knit using one of our most Pop-ular yarns.

The Spark Tee was designed by Afifa Sayeed using Bamboo Pop Sock in one of the newest colors we released last year. Bamboo Pop Sock is a sock-weight yarn comprised of bamboo, cotton, and PBT; the perfect fiber blend for hot days.

The Spark Tee is the perfect essential for a casual day out. An open mesh-style stitch pattern is worked on the main body, giving this tee a stretchy, breezy feel. The mesh pattern is easy to memorize, making this tee a great choice for knitters of all skill levels.

You’ll knit the Spark Tee flat in pieces, starting with the Front. Although seaming knits may not seem like the most fun part of a project, they add structure and integrity to the final piece, which is great for elastic yarns like Bamboo Pop Sock.

After seaming, stitches are picked up around the armholes as well as the neckband to create the ribbed edging. The ribbing offers a nice textural contrast to the mesh pattern.

Designer Afifa Sayeed chose color 702 Ecstatic for the Spark Tee. I love how playful and sunny this shade looks. Bamboo Pop Sock has a unique self-shading print throughout, so any color you choose will result in an exciting finished piece. If I made the Spark Tee, I would choose color 706 Serentiy; pink and purple are my favorite colors!

Don’t forget to shop our sitewide July 4th sale this weekend only!

Happy crafting,

Aubrey