Flash Pattern Friday is here with the Trekken Vest, designed by Amy Gunderson! Knit using two shades of Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash, this piece will quickly become a wardrobe staple. The mesmerizing colorwork is sure to capture the attention of others and can be worn for almost any occasion!
Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash is a blend of 90% superwash wool, 3% viscose, and 7% acrylic, with each 100g skein boasting 284 yards. This yarn has a classic tweed look that brings sophistication to any outfit. Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash is now on clearance, so make sure to shop today before this yarn is all gone!
Speaking of clearance, now through Thursday, April 3rd, our Spring Cleaning Sale is going on! Take an extra 20% off all clearance yarns, web exclusive yarns, and muud sale items.
This is the perfect time to get luxury yarn for less, including options like Italian-spun Cashmere Lusso or the gorgeous Show XL bag from muud. Visit our website to shop this deal and save big today!
Spring is in the air, and our team is excited to introduce you to our incredible selection of seasonal yarns that are all about lightness, breathability, and versatility, making them perfect for warm-weather knitting and crochet projects.
Bella Tweed seamlessly blends sustainability with style, offering a unique texture and a rich, sophisticated color palette. Made from repurposed materials, this yarn brings depth and character to every project. Its breathable cotton base makes it perfect for everything from intricately textured tops to elegant home decor pieces. With its eco-friendly origins, Bella Tweed allows crafters to create stunning designs while making a positive impact on the planet, combining creativity with a commitment to sustainability.
Constellation is a dazzling, celestial-inspired yarn that brings a touch of sparkle to any project. This luminous, DK-weight yarn features a blend of acrylic and metallic polyester, creating a soft yet shimmery fabric that catches the light beautifully. Ideal for accessories, shawls, and lightweight garments such as the Cygnus Top. Constellation adds a subtle glitter effect without being scratchy, making it comfortable to wear and shows off lace stitch patterns like a dream.
Keep on crafting!
Afifa
If you’re looking for an affordable yarn with a luxuriously soft feel, look no further! Mystical Marl is a worsted-weight blend of 50% cotton and 50% anti-pilling acrylic, complimented by its trademark marled effect in each colorway.
Mystical Marl is ideal for baby projects, as seen in the Reminisce Blankie (below left – crochet) and Tiny Treads (below right – knit). This yarn is machine washable, making clean-up time easy! While Mystical Marl shines in baby pieces, check out the Holland Cowl (pictured above) for a gorgeous adult-size accessory.
Thanks for stopping by!
Robert
Sandcastle is a colorful blend of 46% cotton, 43% linen, and 11% silk, making this a great choice for crafting summery garments or market bags for your trip to the local farmer’s market! The color changes are complimentary and and can be dressed up or down.
The Rivage Stole uses two colors of Sandcastle, and as you can see, this accessory certainly is a statement piece! For our crochet audience, we have the chic Mimic Top. The side-to-side direction of the lacework allows the color changes to be more striking and dynamic.
Have you ever wanted to experience joy in a ball of yarn? Tango is the perfect choice! With swirls of cotton color and little puffs of polyamide fluff, this yarn will make you smile with every stitch.
In the pictures below, the Lawson Cardigan uses Tango to add fun and creativity to the simplicity of the pattern. Tango‘s variegation is versatile and adds both luxury and practicality to your outfit; the plush softness combined with a breathable, light-weight fabric makes a wonderful garment. You’ll be reaching for this cardigan as you say, “Let me just throw on a jacket,” before walking out the door.
Happy Spring, and enjoy your crafting!
Chloe
Uptown DK Multi is the newest addition to our popular Uptown Family of yarns. Inspired by the changing hues in nature, each colorway of this self-patterning beauty harmoniously blends a variety of shades to form stunning stripes as you work. Made of 100% anti-pilling acrylic, this workhorse yarn is durable, machine-washable, and oh-so-soft, making it perfect for knit and crochet projects of all sorts, from eye-catching garments and accessories to snuggly blankets and baby clothes. And with its self-striping effect, Uptown DK Multi can turn even the simplest pattern into a work of art!
Excited to give this new yarn a try? Check out our curated selection of patterns designed specifically with Uptown DK Multi in mind. Make a statement in a striking new sweater like the knit Sideways Ribbed Shrug (below left), with its dramatic sleeves and unique side-to-side construction, or the crocheted Blueprint cardigan (below right), which pairs Uptown DK Multi with solid Uptown DK in a structured silhouette with gorgeous colorwork details.
We hope you love the diverse textures and colors of our new Spring 2025 Collection yarns, and we look forward to seeing what you make with them!
Who’s happy it’s Friday? We sure are! With the release of the Lavender Mist Shawl, there’s even more reason to be excited. Designed by Rachel Brockman, this stunning accessory uses two skeins of our versatile Uni Merino yarn. The soft 75% superwash merino wool and 25% nylon fibers of the yarn make this shawl ideal for autumn!
A pair of pastel shades of Uni Merino are worked together in a two-color slip stitch pattern to create this shawl. Gorgeous lace sections elevate this accessory even more, giving you a wardrobe staple. All that’s left for you to do is pick your color combination, and with a palette of over 50 hues, there’s plenty of room to get creative!
This weekend, we have a special offer for you! Now through Sunday, September 22nd, take 20% off Uni Merino and Uni Merino Neons. Plus, when you shop either of these yarns, you will get the Pop Art E-Book for FREE! That’s right! Just add the Pop Art E-Book to your cart, and the price will be automatically deducted at checkout!
Now through Sunday, September 22nd, take 20% off Uni Merino and Uni Merino Neons, and get the Pop Art E-Book free with your purchase. You must add the Pop Art E-Book to your cart, the price will be automatically deducted at checkout. This offer does not include Uni Merino Mini or Uni Merino Mini Neons.
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.
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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!
We hope you accomplished all the crafting goals that you set out for in 2023, but if not, 2024 is a new opportunity! Our team has gathered together to come up with exciting personal crafting goals for the new year, and we want to hear yours as well. We invite you to take a peek below to check our teams aspirations for the year ahead!
Aubrey: “In 2024, I hope to get back into doing more hand embroidery on knitwear and ready-to-wear clothing! I loved designing the Verbena Pullover and getting to do the hand embroidery on that sample, so it would be exciting to expand my knowledge of hand embroidering on knits this year. We have some yarns in our line that will work fabulously for this, like Magnolia. This fingering weight yarn is delicate enough to show off complex embroidery designs and has a silky-smooth finish. Embroidery adds a touch of uniqueness to your projects or your everyday clothes, and the customization element makes them feel extra special and artistic.”
Verbena PulloverMagnolia
Ashley Jane: “I am a crocheter, but I have been taking on more and more knit projects. This year, my big resolutions are to try some new projects that would help me grow my knitting skills! First up, I want to try out the Forager Socks, designed by Rachel Brockman. They feature some beautiful lacework, which I have yet to try, so I am very excited about them. These socks call for Filly, which is a blend of 46% cotton, 33% superwash merino, 12% polyamide, and 9% PBT. It comes in 6 self-shading hues that are perfect for springtime. I think the color choices, along with the open lace design will make for a perfect warm-weather pair.
FillyForager Socks
The other skill I want to try is cables, so I want to make myself the Carillon sweater, designed by Aubrey Busek Gray. I adore the twisting design on the front, and the overall elegance of this piece, which is enhanced by the 100% wool yarn, Deluxe Worsted. This yarn is available in over 80 colors, some of which are natural, undyed marvels. While the cabling may be a new challenge for me, I think the hardest part of this sweater will be choosing a favorite color!”
CarillonCarillon
Afifa: “I knit my very first pair of socks last year and am now obsessed and want to hone my sock-knitting skills. I am excited to work on the Tempera Socks designed by Aubrey Busek. I love the combination of stripes and lacework in this pattern. The pattern is designed for Uni Merino, a blend of soft superwash merino wool and nylon, perfect for socks. With the wide range of shades available, the potential color combinations are endless. Here’s to having a drawer full of hand-knit socks by the end of the year!”
Tempera SocksUni Merino and Uni Merino Mini
Robert: “As someone who never crafted much before my time here, 2023 was full of trying new things. As 2024 continues, I would like to take more time to weave and crochet, as I find these crafts relaxing. Universal Yarn has a beautiful display of yarns, but I am eyeing Zesty Sock for a few squares on the Zoom Loom.”
Zesty Sock
We want to hear from you! What are your crafting goals for 2024? Let us know in the comments below.
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