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Free Pattern Friday – Terrific Tea Towels

Can you believe it’s already the second Friday of March? Time flies when you’re stitching! This week, we have an exciting free pattern that you will love adding to your kitchen. The Terrific Tea Towels, to be exact. Using self-striping Cotton Supreme Waves, you’ll have a colorful homeware that is perfect as a dishcloth, washcloth, or just decoration. Let’s learn more about this exciting pattern!

There are many things to love about the Terrific Tea Towels, but we especially love how beginner-friendly this project is! You will use soothing stockinette stitch throughout the body of this cloth, with garter stitch edges for the top, bottom, and sides. With many colorways in Cotton Supreme Waves, including solids and speckles, you can customize your Terrific Tea Towels to match your personality!

Cotton Supreme Waves is one of three members of the Cotton Supreme Family! With a 100% cotton base, this yarn is incredible for homewares and wearable projects. The buttery soft and breathable fibers of Cotton Supreme Waves are a delight to work with and will lead to long-lasting creations due to the yarns durability!

Now through Sunday, March 10th, at 11:59 PM EST, get 20% off Cotton Supreme Waves! So, now the only question is, what will you create? Let us know in the comment section below!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Blur

Photo of a person holding out the Blur shawl with the text "Free Pattern Friday - Blue knit in Bamboo Pop" to the right of the photo

May seems to be flying by, so there’s no better time to introduce Blur, our Free Pattern Friday for today. Designed by Rachel Brockman, this beautifully simple shawl uses Bamboo Pop in multi and solid color options. Let’s look at the pattern details so we can get you on your way to your next project!

Photo of a person holding the Blur shawl with green plants in the background

The sample shown uses colors 112 Black (solid) and 225 Geode (multi) in a color-blocked design. The entirety of this shawl uses simple garter stitch so you can focus on the construction of this pattern. You will start by increasing from two stitches with the color of your choice. Once you reach the center, you will change colors and then decrease to complete the shawl.

Close-up photo of the Blur shawl
Front-facing photo of a person wearing the Blur shawl around their neck

Bamboo Pop is a summery blend of 50% bamboo and 50% cotton, with excellent drape for garments and accessories. If you’re not a fan of the colors used, don’t worry. Bamboo Pop has 42 solid colors and 19 multis to choose from, so you can make the accessory of your dreams!

This weekend with your purchase of Bamboo Pop, you will get 20% off your order. This yarn is widely versatile and perfect for garments and accessories. It’s machine washable and easy to care for, so baby projects are a fantastic idea with Bamboo Pop. Shop today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Wind Song Cowl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Wind Song Cowl in Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk Print (pattern link here).

Whenever we introduce a new yarn with long color repeats, I’m always curious to see how it works up in long rows. So when Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk Print landed on my desk, I knew I’d be knitting something pretty from it as soon as possible.

Ball of Rico Design Essentials Kid Mohair Loves Silk in color 009 Retro
Color 008 Retro

I chose a basic knit/purl design, to really show off those color changes. Here it is in progress, at about the time I was thinking, “surely, this must be a full ball I’ve used.” Nope, this yarn kept giving.

The WIP rode around in my purse unprotected and came out looking great.
There was no matting or damage from the wear. It speaks well of the yarn’s sturdiness!

One ball of Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk Print went a long way. Even though it’s a laceweight yarn, when it’s worked on larger needles or hook, the mohair halo fills in the spaces in the stitches. On a US size 7 (4.5mm) needle, it was light and airy, but not overly loose-looking. The stitch definition was just fine, even at that gauge, and it was pleasant to work with. And check out the fabric it made!

With beautiful bounce and stretch, this is an easy cowl to wear long and loose, or to wrap for a different style. Alternating sections of knit and purl work with the 70% mohair content to let the cowl curl up into little ridges, but the yarn’s 30% silk adds extra drape to allow the piece to expand into a beautiful, wide fabric.

The purl ridges push different bands of color forth, so while this piece is reversible, you’ll get an ever-so-slightly different effect based on which side you have facing out.

So if you’re looking for a really simple project with striking color, that only requires you to knit and purl in the round, here it is. Beautiful, basic, and bold, the Wind Song Cowl in Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk Print has your back.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend, full of ease and joy.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Big Hug Throw

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Plush red crocheted throw draped over white chair

Today, the Big Hug Throw in Bella Chenille Big (pattern link here).

Earlier this week, we shared a pretty pink pullover for Galentine’s Day. Now we’re sharing a big warm hug for Valentine’s Day!

Plush crocheted red blanket folded on upholstered white chair

Don’t you just want to dive right in? Fortunately, it’s very easy to do just that! This beginner-friendly crochet pattern is all all single crochet, with a single crochet border around the edge for a tidy finish.

skein of merlot Bella Chenille Big yarn

Worked in touchable Bella Chenille Big on a US Size P/Q (10mm) hook, this pattern goes fast.

Plus, you have the joy of relaxing under it while you’re making it!

We hope you have a Valentine’s Day filled with laughter and love. Be sure to show yourself some love, too!

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Fresh Air Washcloths

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Fresh Air Washcloths in Clean Cotton (pattern link here).
Simple and sweet! That’s how we’d describe these quick and easy cloths in our Clean Cotton.
This is actually a picture of Clean Cotton Multi, the speckled companion to solid Clean Cotton. I just think it looks super fun in a simple project like this. We call it Clean Cotton not because it’s great for dishcloths and home dec projects (which it is!) but because it’s 100% reclaimed fibers – the lightweight cotton (and a little polyester) fluff left over from making other yarns, which otherwise would have gone to waste. Clean Cotton is cleaner for the environment by keeping it out of the waste stream.
The cloth itself is a great beginner’s knit. It’s a simple two-row repeat of just knits and purls.
The I-cord border is added in finishing, for a neater edge and to create a nifty hook for hanging. Beginners, this technique is spelled out in the pattern, and it’s easier than you think!
We hope you have a safe and productive weekend. Happy crafting!