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Free Pattern Friday – Metalmark & Swallowtail Scarves

Friday just got sweeter, with two freebies for knitters and crocheters! Grab a delicious latte and stitch an accessory you can wear for the rest of 2024. The Metalmark Scarf and Swallowtail Scarf use self-shading Major in the colorway 134 Sunset Sky, giving you a fun wardrobe addition. Let’s learn more about these knit and crochet pieces!

The Metalmark Scarf, designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre, needs just one skein of Major! This crochet piece was inspired by the patterns and hues of beautiful Metalmark butterflies. Gorgeous lace stitches adorn this scarf, reminding us of the silhouette of these butterflies.

The Swallowtail Scarf, designed by Aubrey Busek, is also a one-skein wonder! The breathtaking lace diamond pattern will give you an accessory that will elevate any outfit this Autumn. Bulky-weight Major knits up quickly, so this scarf is perfect for a lazy weekend!

Now through Sunday, October 20th, take 20% off Major! This 100% acrylic yarn is excellent for any project, including baby blankets, shawls, sweaters, and more. The self-shading colorways are stunning, with options in pastels, bolds, neutrals, and beyond. Thanks to the fiber content, Major is machine-washable, making your garments and accessories easy to care for!

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Desert Sand Sweater

Happy Friday, Fellow Crafters!

What cozy knitting projects are you excited to dive into this fall? Maybe you will consider the stunning Desert Sand Sweater designed by Andi Javori.

The Desert Sand Sweater is a cozy pullover with a boxy silhouette, ideal for those rainy and cold days when comfort is key. This stylish piece is crafted from our Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash yarn, which adds a rich depth to the fabric. This sweater combines comfort and style effortlessly. Its eye-catching cable stitch pattern not only enhances its visual appeal but also ensures you stay warm. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet day indoors or stepping out for a casual outing, the Desert Sand Sweater is a fantastic addition to your wardrobe.

The Desert Sand Sweater is knit flat from the bottom up, and seamed. The shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off technique, ensuring a strong and tidy finish. Once the body is assembled, stitches are picked up for the neckband and worked in the round.

Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash is an excellent choice for adding a classic and timeless touch to any knitting project. Its sophisticated knobby texture and rich coloration make it ideal for a variety of creations, from stylish garments to cozy accessories. This yarn is also machine washable, making it especially suitable for baby and children’s knits, as well as any piece that requires durability and easy care. Whether you’re working on a sweater, hat, or blanket, Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash will elevate your project while ensuring practicality. Embrace the elegant charm of tweed with this versatile yarn!

This weekend, Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13, we’re excited to offer you 20% off on our Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash yarn! Whether you’re a seasoned knitter, an avid crocheter, or just starting your crafting journey, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to stock up on some truly luscious yarn.

Keep calm and knit on.

Gin B.

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Free Pattern Friday – Ennis Scarf

Happy Friday Fellow Crafters! This week’s free pattern is the Ennis Scarf designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre.

Ennis, a charming county town in mid-west Ireland, is nestled along the River Fergus. The name Ennis means “river meadow,” a fittingly beautiful inspiration for this scarf. The design features winding chevrons in soothing blues and earthy hues from Colorburst, weaving a narrative that you’ll bring to life with your crochet hook. The Ennis Scarf is crocheted in our fun and vibrant Colorburst yarn in the color 108 Bruges. This one skein project is just in time for Fall.

Each impressive 200g “beehive” ball of Colorburst is crafted with gloriously saturated tones that harmonize effortlessly. The extended color transitions shift smoothly from one shade to another, making it a breeze to create eye-catching projects! Don’t miss out on your chance to receive 20% off this STUNNING yarn this weekend through Sunday, September 15th.

Which color will you be adding to your stash this Fall? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

Until then, Have the Day You Deserve!

Gin B.

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Free Pattern Friday – Cider the Donut

Who’s getting excited for sweater weather? I know I am! I love the autumn season and all of the tasty treats that come with it. This week, we’re releasing a fun free pattern inspired by one of those delicious bites.

Cider the Donut was designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre. Crocheted using soft and sturdy Ricorumi DK held alongside Rico Design Metallic No 40 thread, Cider is an adorable amigurumi you can make for yourself or gift to a friend!

Cider is constructed by crocheting in the round in a continuous spiral. After the tube is made, you’ll stuff the donut and seam the ends together. Once stuffed n’ seamed, you can follow the embroidery instructions for the face, or get creative and make Cider uniquely yours.

This project is an excellent addition to your desk decor, or add a keychain and attach it to your favorite bag! I love the colors chosen for this project, the sparkle in Rico Design’s Metallic No 40 thread is perfectly reminiscent of the sugary coating on apple cider donuts.

If I made Cider the Donut myself, I think I’d have to go with a pink color and sparkles for a strawberry glazed donut! What flavor would you create?

Happy Crafting,

Aubrey

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Free Pattern Friday – Elemental Set

Happy Friday, fellow crafters! Today’s free pattern features the Elemental Set designed by the Universal Yarn Design Team.

The Elemental Set is just the ticket to start prepping for pumpkin spice season. The cowl is knit in the round as a tube and instructions are included for both a seamless and a seamed version. The hat is knit in the round from the brim up. Both pieces utilize a slip-stitch texture that showcases our vibrant Cobblestone yarn. This yarn is a 2-ply, 100% superwash merino, with one solid ply and one variegated ply, giving it the appearance of a handspun yarn. The Elemental Set uses one skein each of 101 Dragon’s Breath and 111 Paradise.

Cobblestone has 16 beautiful colors that come in a whopping 200g beehive skein. With approximately 612 yards to work with, these generously sized skeins are perfect for everything from accessories to garments.

Don’t miss out on your chance to stock up on these beauties with 20% off through Sunday, August 18th.

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

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Free Pattern Friday – Musubime Bag

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Hi friends, and happy Friday to you! This week we have a fun freebie, the Musubime Bag, designed by Afifa Sayeed.

This adorable bag dresses up a classic Japanese Knot Bag with a moss stitch texture and brilliant color. It’s perfect for toting around smaller projects, like socks or a hat, or just for bringing along your daily essentials in style. The best part is it only takes 2 skeins of our Clean Cotton yarn to make!

Clean Cotton is a blend of 85% recycled cotton and 15% recycled polyester (totaling 100% eco-conscious!), and comes in 21 cheery colors. It’s perfect for homewares and accessories, like this weeks bag, and is highly affordable, at just $3.25 per skein. This weekend, save and extra 20% off from Friday, 8/9 – Sunday, 8/11!

Which color will you make the Musubime Bag in?

That’s all for today, happy stitching!
Ashley Jane

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Free Pattern Friday – Versa Blanket

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Happy Free Pattern Friday! This Friday, we are releasing a brand new pattern knit with Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni yarn.

The Versa blanket is an op-art inspired design that is great for a baby blanket or a small throw on your favorite chair. Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni is 50% Polyacrylic and 50% Polyamide making the yarn very soft and perfect for this project. This yarn is versatile and ideal for sweaters, accessories, and more.

Both beginner and experienced knitters will absolutely love this soothing project! The blanket is worked flat in one piece using only knit stitches. Color changes are made using the intarsia method.

I designed the Versa Blanket using colors Cream 012 and Anthracite 006 but the color combinations are endless.

You can create even more fun combinations by pairing solid Rico Design Baby Dream DK Uni colors with the multicolor Rico Design Baby Dream DK.

Here are some of my favorite combinations. Tell me in the blog comments which color options you like the best.

The Versa Blanket is a quick and easy project that is free to download!

Knit and Enjoy!

Andi

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Free Pattern Friday – Cleome Cardigan

The dog days of summer are here, but with Free Pattern Friday, we’re dreaming about autumn knitting! The Cleome Cardigan, designed by Rachel Brockman, is this week’s freebie, and we’re so excited to share the beautiful qualities of this piece with you. Plus, we get the privilege of introducing you to a new yarn from our friends at Rico Design!

Cables and lace are two of the most noticeable stitch patterns in knitting, and when you combine the two, the results are breathtaking! The sensational stitch definition of Rico Design’s Luxury Natural Silk Blend makes even more of an impact. This yarn’s blend of 50% silk, 30% wool, and 20% cotton is soft and delicate, perfect for any piece worn close to the skin.

The Cleome Cardigan is truly a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Not only is this piece excellent for three-season use, but you can also sport it for any occasion.

Do you love textured stitch patterns and a gentle feel? Well, Luxury Natural Silk Blend is right up your alley! This yarn is ideal if you’re intrigued by a classic cabled sweater or cozy pair of mitts in stockinette stitch. If you need more incentive, Rico Design Luxury Natural Silk Blend is 15% off through Sunday, July 21st, at 11:59 PM EST, so shop today!

Thanks for stopping by

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Lore

Happy Free Pattern Friday, fellow crafters! Today, we are excited to bring you Lore – a stunning crocheted shawl designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre.

Simple yet stunning, the Lore shawl is worked flat in a semi-circle to create a shape that is easy to style. Made in Rico Design’s alluring Creative Summer Sprinkles, a 50% cotton and 50% acrylic yarn. This summery shawl will have you reaching for it over and over to jazz up any outfit.

Rico Design Creative Summer Sprinkles is available in 8 vibrant shades, each of which is a mix of four color-changing threads twisted around each other. This cotton-acrylic blend is easy to care for and perfect for creating colorful and summery garments for all ages.

This weekend only, receive 15% off this delightful yarn through Sunday, July 14th. The Neon Green shade is calling my name; how about you?

Kepp on crafting on!

Afifa

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Free Pattern Friday – Spark Tee

Happy Free Pattern Friday! I hope you are enjoying the beautiful summer sun on this holiday week. This Friday, we are releasing a brand new pattern knit using one of our most Pop-ular yarns.

The Spark Tee was designed by Afifa Sayeed using Bamboo Pop Sock in one of the newest colors we released last year. Bamboo Pop Sock is a sock-weight yarn comprised of bamboo, cotton, and PBT; the perfect fiber blend for hot days.

The Spark Tee is the perfect essential for a casual day out. An open mesh-style stitch pattern is worked on the main body, giving this tee a stretchy, breezy feel. The mesh pattern is easy to memorize, making this tee a great choice for knitters of all skill levels.

You’ll knit the Spark Tee flat in pieces, starting with the Front. Although seaming knits may not seem like the most fun part of a project, they add structure and integrity to the final piece, which is great for elastic yarns like Bamboo Pop Sock.

After seaming, stitches are picked up around the armholes as well as the neckband to create the ribbed edging. The ribbing offers a nice textural contrast to the mesh pattern.

Designer Afifa Sayeed chose color 702 Ecstatic for the Spark Tee. I love how playful and sunny this shade looks. Bamboo Pop Sock has a unique self-shading print throughout, so any color you choose will result in an exciting finished piece. If I made the Spark Tee, I would choose color 706 Serentiy; pink and purple are my favorite colors!

Don’t forget to shop our sitewide July 4th sale this weekend only!

Happy crafting,

Aubrey