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Free Pattern Friday – Marzipan Pullover

Welcome to March! We’re still seeing some cooler temperatures mixed in with the warmth of Spring, so today’s free pattern is our gorgeous Marzipan Pullover made in Major.

We love a good chunky weight knit, and this pattern is stylish and cute! A little lace, a dash of cables–check out the twisted ribbing at the hem, neck, and cuffs. Such flair, such class! Add this to your casual wardrobe for going out to brunch with your bestie, movie date with a significant other (it’s cold in those theaters, right?), or snuggle into your favorite pajama pants and curl up on the couch with your favorite book. The Marzipan Pullover is ready to go with you anywhere.

Major is a versatile 100% acrylic bulky weight yarn that holds up well over time and comes in giant 200 gram balls, making this project very affordable indeed. An absolute workhorse, this yarn is fantastic for hats, scarves, blankets, sweaters, you name it! The self-striping gives you fun colors without all the extra ends to weave in. This weekend, Major is on sale 20% off through Sunday. Come get you some!

Have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching!

Chloe

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Free Pattern Friday – Diamonds are High

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

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Today, Diamonds are High in Deluxe Bulky Superwash.

Earlier this week I posted two thick and quick scarf projects in our new yarn, Deluxe Bulky Superwash (100g/87yds).  The more I handled this yarn, the more I wanted to make something with it myself.  So here it is – Diamonds are High.

Diamonds are High 2 blogThis Fair Isle hat is knit on size 11 needles at a little under 4 stitches per inch.  To keep the ribbed brim from flaring, as can sometimes an issue, increase the number of stitches just after the k1p1 section. As long as your tension is good in the diamond sections, this is a nice, stretchy hat.

Credit where it’s due: I brought the hat to Amy Gunderson and said, “this needs something, but I don’t know what.”  It was she who suggested “big pompom” and she was 100% right.  It really takes it over the top, so to speak.

This might be someone’s gift, but then again, it might stay with me.  Nothing brightens your day like a colorful hat with a giant puffball on the top.  Although after making this hat, I’m pretty sure I have enough for a second one with the colors reversed.  I could make a gift and keep one for me.  It’s the best of all worlds!

Happy knitting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Coffee Beans and Sugar Cubes

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

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Today, Coffee Beans and Sugar Cubes.

Two hats that can be completed with one ball of each color of Uptown Bulky 100% anti-pilling acrylic (100g/87yds).  Cute!  Knit on  size 11 needles, these go quickly and are a good way to practice your Fair Isle.

I’m loving the color, too.  That Uptown Bulky 416 Iron coordinates well with 421, Coral.  The coral is at the forefront of style at the moment – Sherwin Williams just picked Coral Reef as their color of the year.  Pretty!

We hope you enjoy this satisfying quick project. Happy knitting!