It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Apple Orchard Shawl in Cotton Supreme Waves and Cotton Supreme DK (pattern link here).
Apple Orchard is a fun springtime shawl knitted in lightweight solid Cotton Supreme DK and self-striping Cotton Supreme Waves.
Combining two coordinating yarns in the same weight creates bold stripes that play well together.
Start knitting at the broad end, and work toward the narrow tip.
Garter stitch blends with openwork for a cool shawl that’s great to knit while chatting or hanging out (virtually!) with friends.
We hope you enjoy this breezy, easy project.
Stay safe, and happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Onyx Mitts in Cashmere Lusso (pattern link here).
It’s a sign of the times when looking at these pictures makes me think, “ah, yes, good hand-washing technique.”
But, here we all are. Apart, for now, but not alone. Fortunately, we are able to use our hands to create something comforting.
The Onyx Mitts are a one-ball project in luxurious Cashmere Lusso, a fine-weight blend of virgin and recycled cashmere. Work them from the cuff up on US size 3 (3.25mm) needles.
The twisted rib edges are a subtle accent on a timeless unisex design. Classic mitts in a beautiful yarn are a lovely gift for yourself, or for someone whose hand you wish you could hold right now.
We wish you all good health, security, and happy crafting.
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Riviette in Ravello (pattern link here).
There is so much to love about this design. It has a little bit of everything.
The center features a split cable that flows upward around the neck, bordered by a rivulet of lace and twisted stitches.
The design is repeated on the identical back. With two matching halves, it’s easy to simply throw this on and start your day.
The lace is repeated at the sides, with a bit of a split at the side hem for a great silhouette.
The great depth of color comes from the fiber blend in Ravello. The cotton keeps it light, while the extrafine merino and recycled cashmere give it extra softness and color saturation.
If you are a “process knitter” and want a design with a multitude of techniques, this is for you. If you are a “product knitter” and want something dynamite when you’re done with your knitting, this is also for you.
We hope you stay safe and healthy, and can take comfort in the work of your hands. Until next time, happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!Thanks for modeling, Olivia!
Today, the Inverse Hats in Merino Mist (pattern link here).
Today’s offering is simple, but beautiful.
Love those decreases!
The Inverse hats are so named because with the called-for yarn, Merino Mist, you can get TWO lovely striped hats out of a ball of each color. Just swap the main color and the contrast!
Tah-dah!
A tall band of 2×2 ribbing to fold up, then two-row knitted stripes in the round. Don’t bother cutting the yarn, just carry it along.
Pretty!
Now, I’m a “simple is better” kind of gal, as a rule. Normally, I’m skeptical of yarns with a halo like Merino Mist. And I wasn’t sure about its chained construction, either. And I’m usually not a “shiny yarn” person.
Color 102 Chamomile
But that was before I saw the designs in The Midtown Collection.
Looking good, feeling good.
And before I saw what Cindy O’Malley over at KNITMuch blog had done with it.
Yes, that is the normally tweedy Jay Sweater, all dolled up.
And how amazing it looked in the Pull Jacinthe on the cover of the Holiday 2019 Vogue Knitting.Photo credit: Jack Deutsch
I mean, it’s hard to argue with fabulous results. And I did love this hat, so I thought, okay, I’ll give it a shot. I’m SO glad I did, because this yarn is everything.
110 Night paired with 101 Frost
It’s got great stitch definition, the halo lightly blurs but doesn’t obscure the stitches, and that sheen gives it a level of pizzazz that I love. So I get the pleasure of knitting a simple hat that looks great dressed up or down. You can’t beat that.
Next up – maybe a Swivel Cowl?
We’ll just have to see.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Storytime Blankies in Bella Chenille Big (pattern link here).
Even though this is one pattern, we’re going with Blankie(s), plural, because we couldn’t resist making this up in two color choices.
Whether you choose the cream and pink, the blue and white, or your own choice (indigo and daffodil?), the texture on this blanket in Bella Chenille Big will still be divine.
Couldn’t you just sink into it like a big fluffy cloud?
The twisted stockinette body and the garter column stripe are each a two-row repeat. Easy to memorize, and quick to work up on US size 15 (10mm) needles. If you want instant gratification, or need a quick baby gift, this is your pattern.
Please do squeeze the blanket.
Plus, who doesn’t like tassels? 🙂
We hope you have a fantastic weekend, full of softness and warmth.
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Caitrin knit in Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash (pattern link here).
Caitrin was formerly available as a pay-only pattern and part of e-book Color Fusion, a collection of cool-weather knits in Deluxe Worsted Tweed Superwash.
The Fair Isle pattern is easy to ‘read’ in your stitches, and the tweedy character of the yarn softens the bold graphic lines of the chevron. A well thought-out pattern from Tori Gurbisz.
Caitrin takes just one ball of each color, making it easy and inexpensive to customize for yourself. We’re delighted to offer this versatile pattern for free!
Stay warm, and have a great weekend.
Happy crafting!
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I’d make a confession. I have a new love in my life, and it’s Fibra Natura Ravello. One of our new spring yarns, this is quickly becoming a favorite (I know, I shouldn’t pick favorites!). It’s a blend of cotton, extra-fine merino wool, and recycled cashmere, making it a fabulous yarn for multi-season garments and accessories. Ravello is soft, drapey, and has a subtle halo. These qualities are pretty irresistible!
Ravello in 104 Soft Clay
I’ve been having so much fun designing with this yarn. So, just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re introducing the Ciri shawl. This is a large, asymmetrical shawl knit in two coordinating colors that nod towards Valentine’s Day without being obvious.
The main color is 108 Tuscan Pepper, a rich burgundy that shows off the lace beautifully. It is paired with 104 Soft Clay as the contrast color. After years of resisting pink, I’ve recently become more and more drawn to warm, less saturated shades of pink. Swaths of lace in the main color are interrupted by garter stitch stripes that are worked with the contrast color. It is finished with a crochet picot bind-off that adds a touch of romance. Ciri is knit on the bias, creating an asymmetrical shape. It begins at the tip and slowly increases to the widest edge. The shape and loose gauge make a drapey fabric you’ll love to wear. Each end of the shawl gently spirals downward when you place it over your shoulders.
This shawl is quite large. You can wrap it around your neck multiple times for maximum coziness.
Just look at that picot trim and gorgeous drape – we’re smitten!
Whether you’re knitting this for your Galentine, Valentine, or yourself, the Ciri shawl is the perfect cast-on this week.
Gardenia is knit is 101 Ocean Fog.
Oh, and just in case you’re looking for a little more Ravello inspiration, don’t forget about Gardenia. Lace and delicate cables would make this sweet little hat another lovely Valentine’s Day project, especially knit up in 106 Malbec or 107 Balet Slipper.
Top: 106 Malbec Bottom, left to right: 107 Balet Slipper and 104 Soft Clay
We hope you have a wonderful holiday – filled with chocolate, yarn, and your favorite people!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Rainbow Brick Shawl in Deluxe Worsted Superwash and Classic Shades Frenzy (pattern link here).
Our design team named this pattern after the famous Italian sweets. When I heard this, I asked, “The what? What’s Rainbow Brick dessert?” Gasps of horror floated out of the design studio.
Credit: Ari Laing at wellseasonedstudio.com
Oh! Yes! I know those! I love those! No wonder this sweet design is named after such a tasty treat.
This slip-stitch shawl starts at the point, increasing as you go. Change colors every two rows, and twist them together at the end so you don’t have to cut the yarn and weave in a million ends.
Self-shading Classic Shades Frenzy is bordered by solid Deluxe Worsted Superwash to create little capsules of color in this fun accessory.
Do you think I can convince the design team to make me some Rainbow Brick cookies? I predict they’ll do what crafters often do when someone asks them to knit something: “here are the instructions, try it yourself!”
Happy crafting!
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Jora knit in Adore (pattern link here).
Even though this was available before as a pay pattern, I am super-excited to see it available for free now. This one’s been in my queue for a while now, and with holiday crafting done (the Sequoia in Deluxe Bulky Superwash I started for my daughter last year turned out great), I might finally have time to make something for myself!
Jora was originally part of the Attire to Adore collection (Ravelry link), an e-book of knit sweaters in machine-washable Adore designed to be beautiful and comfortable wardrobe staples. Jora didn’t get as much attention as some of its fancier sisters (the Willow Cardigan is also in my queue!) but to me, this design is the perfect “classic with a twist.”
This would be so easy to dress up or down. We styled it here with jeans, but imagine this over a skirt, with a coordinating pendant resting against the solid field of the sweater. Pretty!
This design ticks the “simple but not boring” box for a wardrobe staple. It’s not all stockinette – there’s an elegant, flowing cable down each sleeve to create interest and lengthen the line.
We designed the originals in this collection in cool blues and grays, but I’m thinking… maybe autumn tones?
127 Hickory, 128 Gingerbread, 111 Banana, 131 White
Decisions, decisions. Have a fantastic weekend.
This is part 12 in a 12 part series highlighting designs from our 12 Days of Winter, Series 3 Edition.
We can hardly believe it, but it’s the final day of the 12 Days of Winter Kit Collection. For Day 12, we’re wrapping things up with the Twinkle Cover, knit using ever-popular Uptown Worsted.
The Twinkle cover features a lovely all-over lace pattern. This circular blanket is created using pi-shawl construction, made popular by the queen of knitting, Elizabeth Zimmermann. Pi-construction begins at the center, then, at regular distances, you simply double the stitch count. The best part? There are just a couple of increase rounds in this whole blanket. The most concentration is required at the beginning of the pattern. After the central increases are complete, the outer rings both feature easy-to-memorize lace motifs.
We have to admit – blocking this blanket will take some effort, but the pattern guides you through the process with some tips and tricks. Steam-blocking is suggested, which might sound risky considering this is an acrylic blanket, but it ensures that you’ll never need to block again. In this case, “killing” the acrylic is a good thing.
Ultimately, this is a project that’s sure to get compliments when you have visitors. It would make a stunning gift, too. We hope you love it.
Thank you so much for joining us for the third 12 Days of Winter Kit Collection. This year we’ve curated a collection of everything from accessories for your head, hands, and heart to beautiful home decor items. There is a mix of projects from beginner to advanced. We so enjoy bringing this collection to life each year and hope you enjoy the kits just as much. Remember, you can find all of the 12 Days of Winter Kit Collection at your local yarn store. Here’s to a crafty, fun-filled winter spent with your loved ones!
