Free Pattern Friday – Pastillage Cowl

It’s that time again, crafters! Free Pattern Friday is here with a sweet treat for your needles. Introducing the Pastillage Cowl, a delectable one-skein wonder designed by me and knit in the sumptuous strands of Rico Design Creative Chic-Unique.

As the temperature begins to dip, this candy-colored cloud of a cowl is the ideal companion to any fall jacket or winter coat, keeping you toasty warm and effortlessly fashionable. Like sculpted sugar ruffles on a cake, the Pastillage Cowl showcases rippling cables that dance gracefully through a rainbow of pastel hues, bringing texture and eye-catching appeal to this deliciously decadent accessory.

Self-striping Creative Chic-Unique is the perfect recipe to turn any project into an instant work of art. Two plies of differing gradients twist together, intermittently changing color throughout each ball, so that every piece made with this yarn is truly one of a kind.

Creative Chic-Unique is 15% off through Sunday, September 21st. Find your perfect shade and whip up a masterpiece of your very own.

Happy knitting!

Alex

Free Pattern Friday – Mix and Match Hats

Happy Friday! This week we have the Mix and Match Hats fresh off our circular knitting needles, using Uptown Worsted. These chic, eye-catching hats, designed by Rachel Brockman, are great go-to accessories for adding a pop of color to your outfit. They’re warm and cozy, making them the perfect project to choose next – especially since we’re gearing up for the fall.

One ball of each shade is enough to make both of these hats, reversing the colors for the second one. That means you can make one for yourself and one as a gift! Share with your best friend, coordinate with your partner, or craft these matching cuties for your kiddos and watch them frolic in the falling leaves, knowing their little noggins are safe from the cool, crisp air.

Imagine these little beauties in any two colors of Uptown Worsted–there are so many to choose from and so many possible combinations! You can support your favorite sports team or pick school colors, or even put together two similar shades to create a more subtle look. I’m dreaming of a light grey and black combo since spooky season is upon us!

Whatever you choose, your Mix and Match Hats will be the epitome of comfort and durability. Knit in the 100% anti-pilling acrylic strands of Uptown Worsted, these hats are super-soft and machine-washable to boot! Grab this stash staple yarn at 20% off, now through Sunday, September 14.

Enjoy every stitch,

Chloe

Flash Pattern Friday – Evangeline

This Friday’s Flash brings you Evangeline, a celestial knit that’s both visually stunning and technically satisfying.

The Evangeline Shawl, designed by me, is a show-stopping piece crafted with Constellation, a yarn that sparkles with metallic fibers woven through a soft cotton‑polyamide blend. Evangeline’s graceful diamond lace design mimics the cosmos, catching and reflecting light in every stitch. If you’re searching for a knitting project that blends elegance with technique and results in an accessory worthy of special evenings, this shawl is a brilliant choice. Its combination of luminescence, refined construction, and polished finish makes it both fun to knit and fabulous to wear.

Constellation is a lightweight chainette yarn that glints with a subtle metallic shimmer, adding a hint of glam to any project. Made from a blend of organic cotton, polyamide, and just a touch of glittering fiber, it’s breathable, durable, and perfect for those extra-special pieces. Get Constellation for 20% off now through Sunday, July 27th. It’s the perfect time to get your hands on this gorgeous yarn.

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

Free Pattern Friday – Cable Cove Balaclava

Today’s Free Pattern Friday brings you the Cable Cove Balaclava, a cozy hood that blends rustic charm with modern flair. When winter winds begin to blow, there’s nothing better than wrapping up in something warm, soft, and handmade. Whether you’re walking your dog through snow-dusted trails or grabbing coffee on a chilly day, this essential knit has you stylishly covered.

Designed with thoughtful details, the Cable Cove Balaclava features elegant cables that frame the face and run along the neckline for a beautifully structured look. The texture adds both visual interest and extra warmth, while the shaping ensures a snug yet comfortable fit.

Crafted with Dallas, this balaclava gets a delightful pop of color from flecks of tweed, adding depth and personality to your winter wardrobe. Part of our Fall 2025 collection, Dallas is composed of 24% recycled cotton, 48% merino wool, 10% recycled polyester, and 18% polyamide. This yarn helps reduce environmental impact without compromising quality – perfect for conscious crafters and eco-minded gift giving with a satisfying, quick-to-knit bulky weight to boot! I’m getting ready to cast on another one of these cozy puppies in 104 Cowgirl. Which color will you choose?

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

Free Pattern Friday – Girly Pop Shawl

Happy Fourth of July! We’re celebrating by releasing the Girly Pop Shawl, designed by Aubrey Busek! Knit in Rico Design Fashion Cotton Merino Lace, this piece features gorgeous self-shading hues for an elevated look. Plus, who doesn’t love working with all-natural fibers?

Girly Pop Shawl in Rico Design Fashion Cotton Merino Lace

With a fiber blend of 80% cotton and 20% merino wool, this lace-weight yarn gives the Girly Pop Shawl a dreamy drape! Garter eyelet stripes complement the colorful gradient of the yarn, leading to a staple accessory for any occasion.

This stunning pattern release arrived just in time! Our Sunkissed Summer Sale ends today, July 4th! With 20% off savings sitewide, you can shop your favorite colors of Fashion Cotton Merino Lace for less. Pair it with a luxury bag from muud, like the Laura Mini Tote (below), and you’ll be styling!

Fashion Cotton Merino Lace and the Laura Mini Tote

We can’t wait to see what you will create!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

Collection Spotlight: Power Play

The Power Play collection is all about contrast — strength and softness, structure and drape, everyday staples and eye-catching details. Designed with a modern, wearable edge, each piece showcases the unique characteristics of the featured yarns, blending unexpected fibers like silk and linen with laid-back silhouettes and contemporary stitchwork.

Let’s take a closer look at each pattern in the collection:

Like its name suggests, Effervescence is bubbly and breezy — a sideways knit tee with a subtle eyelet motif, topped with a puff sleeve shrug that feels effortlessly feminine. This set is knit in our favorite warm weather yarns, Sandcastle and Dunescape.

Ethereal lives up to its name. This wrap is feather-light. The minimalist stitch patterns let the yarn shine, especially in Rico Design’s Make it Tweed, which practically floats off the needles, paired with Rico Design’s Super Cotton DK to keep it grounded.

Magnetic is an oversized polo with bold energy — a piece that pulls you in with its texture. The slouchy sleeves and drop shoulder construction create a relaxed silhouette that’s all about impact. It’s cozy yet breathable, thanks to the combination of Fibra Natura Flax and Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk Glamorous Glitter, and it brings instant cool to anything from jeans to slip skirts.

Wonder and Whimsy take accessorizing to a daring new level. This two-piece set offers maximum versatility and charm. The shawl features drop stitches framed by bold textured chains, while the kerchief adds a layer of casual cool with its mosaic colorwork. Wear them together for a coordinated moment, or mix and match with your wardrobe. Rico Design Luxury Natural Silk Blend adds a lux touch while the bright colors of Fonty Soyeuse give a beachy vibe to both pieces.

Each design in the Power Play collection offers something special — whether it’s a hint of sparkle, a pop of color, or a perfectly placed puff sleeve. Unified by their thoughtful construction and playful edge, these knits are modern wardrobe builders designed to celebrate the duality in all of us: soft yet strong.

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

Free Pattern Friday – Sunrise Stole

Happy Friday, yarniacs!! This week’s free pattern is a crochet beauty that’s perfect for the warm weather ahead. Grab your hooks, choose your favorite colors, and get ready to dive into the Sunrise Stole, by Edie Eckman.

This ravishing wrap features flirty details like eyelet lace and a ruffled border, adding romance and whimsy to the simple rectangular construction. Summer evenings and walks on the beach get a style upgrade when you’re wrapped in the cool comfort of the Sunrise Stole.

Light and lovely Dunescape yarn gives graceful drape and snuggly softness to any piece. The blend of 57% cotton, 30% viscose, and 13% linen is ideal for everything from breezy tops and shawls to durable totes and dish cloths.

This weekend only, enjoy 20% off Dunescape. With a palette of 16 stunning shades, you can create a color pairing for your Sunrise Stole that’s bold, neutral, delicate, or tonal – whatever suits your fancy!

Happy crocheting!

Alex

Free Pattern Friday – Brick by Brick Cowl

More like Free Pattern Fri-YAY! This week’s offering is the Brick by Brick Cowl by Patty Olson. Are you ready to add this cute staple into your wardrobe? It is sure to get a compliment wherever you go, no matter how you wear it!

This cowl is a quick knit, making it an ideal gift for fashion-conscious friends or our plan-ahead Christmas gift makers. With slipped stitch details, it’s easier than it looks, so everyone will think you worked really hard on it, too!

We chose summery colors here, but with our wide variety of colors in Deluxe Worsted Superwash, you can combine any two to make it worthy of any season! You could even make a combination to support your favorite sports team, or your local high school.

Personally, I love a striking combo with a color pop, so I would pick 743 Bashful Pink as the stockinette background and use 735 Ebony as the slipped stitched and garter detail.

Since the yarn is washable, you don’t have to worry if you get something on it; just stick it in the washing machine and it’ll be back to perfect condition.


This weekend only, Deluxe Worsted Superwash is on sale 20% off, and it only takes one skein of each color to create your very own Brick by Brick Cowl!

Enjoy every stitch ♥

Chloe

Collection Spotlight: Petit Chou

Delicate, charming, and endlessly wearable, the Petit Chou Mini Shawl Collection is a sweet celebration of effortless style. Featuring soft, lightweight designs knit in Fonty’s cozy yet refined yarns, these mini shawls are perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit.

Hello! Alex here! I’m thrilled to debut my first-ever designs for Universal in this collection! First, meet Cherie (above), a narrow scarf knit in luxurious Moustache, an oh-so-soft blend of merino, mohair, and silk. The yarn lends a floaty, ethereal quality to this piece, while the diagonal ridge stitch adds depth and texture. My favorite detail is Cherie’s distinctive pointed ends, designed to resemble the feather fletching on an arrow.

Delfine (above left) is the epitome of elegance, with its graceful, elongated-crescent silhouette, edged in romantic lace. Cloud-like Ombelle bathes the shawlette in a halo of delicate fluff, enhancing the softness and sophistication of the piece. With 60 stunning shades to choose from, you can make a Delphine shawlette to complement any piece in your wardrobe.

Add a burst of color and style to your neckline with the beginner-friendly Solange mini shawl (above right). This chic little number features eyelet stripes spanning a stockinette background, neatly framed with a garter border and knit up in soft and sleek Soyeuse yarn. Cute and casual, Solange is the cherry on top of any ensemble!

Hiya, this is Afifa! My contributions to this collection start with Cielle – a mini kerchief knit with cozy and luxurious Mongolia 5. Cielle is soft, light, and just the right size to toss on for that effortlessly chic “I just threw this on” vibe. Whether you’re taming flyaways, jazzing up a simple outfit, or need a neck warmer for chilly mornings, this cutie’s got your back (or neck or head!). Plus, knitting it up is quick and satisfying—like a little treat for your needles.

Meet Daphne (above left)- as delightful to knit as it is to wear! Crafted with Tartan 3, a 100% superwash fine wool yarn, Daphne offers a soft, cozy feel with a touch of elegance. This charming accessory features an engaging lace pattern that adds a hint of sophistication to any outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a night out or adding a stylish layer to your everyday look, Daphne is the perfect companion. Plus, with Tartan 3’s slightly mottled, tone-on-tone colors, you can choose the perfect shade to match your style.

Knit with Aubusson, Violette (above right) offers unparalleled softness and warmth. Available in a wide range of colors, Aubusson allows you to personalize Violette to match your style perfectly. This plump yarn is a joy to knit with and super quick to boot.

Reine marks our first design collaboration. Our love of texture and lace allowed us to use this opportunity to combine our collective passions with our individual styles to create something truly unique. The merino and yak strands of Mongolia 3 bring beautiful stitch definition to this piece, while mini tassels add a touch of whimsy.

We hope you enjoy this little labor of love as much as we do!

Alex and Afifa

Free Pattern Friday – Garden Tulip Shawl

It’s Friday again, and that means you get another pattern on us. You’re in for a treat with this one! Designed by Afifa Sayeed, the Garden Tulip Shawl is easy and breezy, with a center lace panel framed by fields of garter stitch. The floral beauty of this shawl is enhanced by delicate color transitions and a picot edging. Just a little fun, just a little flirty!

Rico Design’s Creative Cotton Camouflage boasts a stunning 634 yards in a single 200 gram ball, and guess what that means? You can make this shawl with only one ball of yarn! With a blend of 45% acrylic, 44% cotton, and 11% polyamide, this knits up into a super-soft and squooshy fabric with just the right amount of drape.

Creative Cotton Camouflage is 15% off through Sunday, so all you need to do is purchase ONE skein, and you’ve got it made! Or you soon will, anyway.

Better get stitching!

Chloe