Spooky greetings, and Happy Friday! It’s Halloween, my personal favorite holiday, so we’ve got an extra special deal for you. We’re flashing Bleep-Bloop, a cute kid’s cardigan designed in Cotton Supreme by Amy Gunderson. Bleep-Bloop is the perfect way for your little one to become a galactic explorer as they dream up outer space adventures!
With your crochet hook, our Cotton Supreme yarn, and the creativity you bring to every project, you’ll have an interstellar time bringing Bleep-Bloop to life. The details include kangaroo pockets, a zippered closure, and silly little alien features on the hood! Don’t be afraid to mix and match those ears, eyes, and horn! Maybe your alien has one eye, four ears, and two horns! We can’t wait to see your projects!
Cotton Supreme is hands down the best choice for Bleep-Bloop. It’s washable, dryable, and most importantly, durable! Over time, and with each wash, it gets softer and softer. That’s not all – we have a wide selection of colors to pick from, so while our Bleep-Bloop is green, perhaps yours is purple or orange!
Bleep-Bloop is free today through Sunday, November 2nd so to get the pattern at no charge, use the “buy it now” or “add to cart” links on the Ravelry pattern page. Then enter the coupon code “FLASH” where you see the “use coupon code” link that appears during purchase.
But keep reading; there’s more! Here’s the extra special deal: 20% OFF sitewide and a FREE skein of Clean Cotton in 107 Tiger Lily OR 114 Nightshade with every purchase.
Today only, 10/31. Skein color selected at random. While supplies last.
Welcome back to our Free Pattern Friday! Here’s our newest offering, just for you: the Whisper Top, designed by Afifa Sayeed, and knitted in our new Fall 2025 yarn, Thula.
This spectacular tee has it all: eye-catching detail at the hem, collar, and cuffs; simple stockinette to show off that gorgeous yarn; and a versatile texture that’s comfortable and easy to wear with your favorite jeans or a pair of dress slacks. The high-low collar adds a modest little peek of skin at the back, and the picot bind-off gives flair to all your edges!
The Whisper Top‘s beautiful details come to life in our brand new Fall 2025 yarn, Thula. A luxurious blend of cotton, alpaca, acrylic, polyester, and polyamide, this yarn is a testament to timelessness with the subtle nod to novelty. Once you get your hands on this yarn, you’re going to want more!
I can’t wait to see what color you choose for your Whisper Top!
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?
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!
On this week’s installation of Free Pattern Friday, you’ll find the Periwinkle Pop Top, designed by our talented Afifa Sayeed. This pattern is exactly the right layer you’ve been looking for, for your next summer project!
With a construction of airy mesh lace, you’ll want to take this piece with you everywhere–your next vacation, a family get-together, or to work! You’ll impress everyone who sees it, and you’ll hear, “Where did you get that?” everywhere you go. Not only is it easy to wear with your fave pair of jeans, it’s even easier to make!
The Periwinkle Pop Top is made with Rico Design’s Creative Summer Sprinkles, and you’re going to love it! It’s a soft and soothing blend of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic, and the drape is just what you’d imagine. For this pattern you have eight great colors to choose from, and all of them are a summery treat.
Creative Summer Sprinkles is 15% off through the weekend, so stop by our website to order yourself a few skeins and perhaps a pair of needles in just the right size to start your next project!
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.
We’re waving goodbye to May with a big surprise! Our Oasis Pattern Collection is now available, and we can’t wait to introduce you to all seven of these gorgeous knit and crochet patterns. In the spotlight is Dunescape, a brand-new DK-weight blend of 57% cotton, 30% viscose, and 13% linen that’s soft and has excellent stitch definition. The Oasis Pattern Collection features five knit and two crochet pieces: let’s learn more about them now!
Aloe designed by Afifa Sayeed
Sensational for the sunshine, the Aloe vest is perfect for your next concert or frolic through a flower field! The open lace mesh and cropped fit of this breezy pattern makes it a great layering piece for your favorite outfits. Aloe is knit in pieces and seamed, with the straps sewn to the back and crochet chain ties attached to the front.
Aloe is sized from Extra Small through 5X with the sample showing off Dunescape color 106 Kelp. With 16 colors available in Dunescape, you can get creative!
Cactus Flower designed by Afifa Sayeed
Imagine strolling along the beach at sunset, wearing a top as beautiful as the scenery! All of that is possible with the beloved Cactus Flower tank! Follow along with a fun two-color star stitch pattern, and you will end up with this wardrobe staple. Cactus Flower features an interesting construction that makes it just as much fun to knit as it is to wear.
This light and airy top is knit in four pieces and seamed together and includes sizes Extra Small through 5X. Grab your two favorite colors and knit your own version today!
Canyon designed by Rachel Brockman
There’s nothing more breathtaking than the beautiful canyons found in nature. With astonishing colors and textures, there’s no wonder millions of people visit these landscapes. Canyon draws that same inspiration in the form of a sweater that you will want to wear every day. With gorgeous lace panels adorning each side and textured moss stitch used throughout, this piece will be phenomenal for your next vacation.
Canyon displays the beautiful drape of our Dunescape yarn in the color 116 Persimmon.
Eventide designed by Afifa Sayeed
Colorful, creative, and show-stopping are just three ways to describe Eventide! Knit in three hues of Dunescape, this piece is worked lengthwise as a rectangle and then seamed to create the shape. The lace texture and impeccable drape of the yarn make this a great accessory for the hottest summer days. Plus, who doesn’t love the fun addition of tassels?
While these shades look impressive together, plenty of trios would stand out. We love the idea of a festive look for the 4th of July with 103 Coconut, 108 Chicory, and 112 Paprika!
Lupine designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre
Ready to visit the farmers market in style? Grab your two desired colors of Dunescape and crochet the eye-catching Lupine bag. Lupine is worked by creating the identical Front and Back pieces that feature a mosaic pattern, joining those, and then working the side panels and straps. As a bonus, the cotton fibers of this yarn mean Lupine will be durable and reliable for whatever you need to carry!
Sandstorm designed by Aubrey Busek
You can’t help but be in awe of the golden sand dunes that grace desert landscapes. Much like the miles and miles of powdery sand, Sandstorm is something to behold. The stunning mosaic and crosses pattern pairs phenomenally with the lace arrows pattern, giving you a summer accessory bound to receive compliments.
This piece is worked modularly, with charts included for the mosaic and lace sections of the pattern. We know you will love putting your skills to the test as you practice multiple different techniques with this shawl!
Sidewinder designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre
Haven’t you always wanted a dreamy set for a summer night out? Whether it’s date night or fun with friends, The show-stopping Sidewinder set will make you feel amazing! With mesmerizing alternations between mesh and ribbed texture panels, you’ll have a trendy look that you’ll reach for often!
This pattern includes instructions for the top and skirt both sized from Extra Small to 5X.
Save This Weekend!
Now through Sunday, June 2nd, take 20% off Dunescape and the Oasis E-Book (our website only)! This DK-weight yarn is a blend of 57% cotton, 30% viscose, and 13% linen that thrives in the hottest months of the year. Dunescape is excellent for textured and simple stitches alike, so it’s a great choice for all skill levels. With a whole pattern collection of inspiration, there’s never been a better time to stock up on your new favorite yarn!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Color 623 Herb Green in Cotton Supreme is used for this washcloth!Color 1006 Green Bean in Cotton Supreme Speckles is used for this washcloth!
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!
As knitters and crocheters, we sometimes overlook the summer stitching season or wish away the heat in favor of sweater weather. Of course, that’s understandable considering we all spend so much time lovingly making sweaters, hats, shawls, and other cozy projects. But we don’t need to wish away the long, sunny days. We can beat the sweltering heat by choosing yarns perfect for the height of summer. So, although back-to-school is around the corner and fall will come in the blink of an eye, I still want to celebrate our staff picks for our favorite summer yarns.
Aubrey
“My favorite summer yarn is going to be a classic: Cotton Supreme. 100% cotton that is buttery soft means that anything you make is going to be comfortable to wear when the days are hot. And we all know how hot it gets here in the south! The matte look of this yarn makes it perfect for any project, dress it up or dress it down, and the extensive color palette offers so many options. I’ve wanted to design a knit dress, and this could be the perfect summer option.“
Ashley Jane (AJ)
“My favorite summer yarn is Truva. The marled and heathered look is so unique and its cotton/cashmere blend is soft and lightweight to work with. I love the idea that even a simple summer garment, like a tank, will undoubtedly turn out looking and feeling luxurious. I also can’t get over the colors! There may only be eight to choose from, but I still can’t pin down a favorite. Each one has a little something special to it that keeps me falling in love over and over again.”
Heather
“This may be an obvious choice since *everybody* loves this yarn, but I think my favorite warm weather yarn is Bamboo Pop. It’s so cool and smooth! Of the projects that I’ve made in this yarn, my personal favorite is the Maya Scarf. I’m friends with designer Amy Gunderson, and she was kind enough to help me pick out some good cool tones. It was an easy pattern to get into the rhythm of, and the yarn was so refreshing to knit with. I love the drape of the plant fibers and the sheen that the bamboo gives my projects! It’s easy to see why Bamboo Pop is so popular.”
Yonca
“Mine is Flax. With the perfect color palette from brights to pastels – Flax gives me lots of color options. I love the crisp sense of it while I am working with it and love the fact that it will get softer over time. It is perfect for keeping me cool during hot Carolina summers while still looking sharp. I am hoping to knit another summer top with it this summer. “
Rachel
One of my favorite things about Universal Yarn is the strong lineup of summer options. We honestly have such an amazing range of yarns perfect for warmer climates in a variety of fabulous fibers. It’s so challenging to choose a favorite – but since I asked everyone else to choose, I must also choose! My favorite summer yarn has to be Magnolia. This blend of modal and cashmere is one of the loveliest yarns I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It’s silky smooth, lightweight, and has perhaps the best drape of any yarn out there. I really mean that! The color palette is so juicy and fresh – with excellent options for neutrals. For a splash of color, don’t miss our gorgeous Sunkissed Summer collection!
And there you have it, folks, our favorite summer yarns! I hope you’ve enjoyed hearing a little bit about what makes each of these yarns special to us, and why we love working with them. What are your favorite summer yarns? Let us know in the comments!
