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Flash Pattern Friday – Olwen

Hello Everyone!

It’s time for a Special Flash Pattern release! This means that we give a normally paid pattern away for free for the weekend!

Starting today, Friday 10/25, you can get the Olwen vest pattern for free on Ravelry using the code FLASH. This offer runs through Sunday, 10/27.

This lovely vest was designed by Rachel Brockman, and uses Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted yarn in color 12257 Pulp. This is a beautiful 100% non-superwash wool yarn that has a wonderful texture and durability. We offer many beautiful colors that allows for creativity in projects.

The Olwen features a lovely cable motif on the front that adds a nice texture and visual interest to the vest. It also creates this interesting hemline due to the differences in row gauges.

Deep armholes enhance comfort and make it easier to layer over different outfits. This is a versatile piece that can really transform an outfit. Whether it’s paired with a turtleneck for a cozy look or layered over a dress for something dressier, it will become your wardrobe staple.

A go-to vest is such a handy piece, especially for transitional seasons. Having a wide range of colors in this yarn allows for so much creativity! Whether someone wants something bold or a more subtle tone, there’s a perfect option for every style.

Knit, Wear, and Enjoy!

Andi

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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 – Lavender Mist Shawl

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!

If you love the classic colors of fall, 114 Honeycomb and 138 Black Cherry would be the perfect pair for you!

Want something sophisticated? 147 Pebble and 127 Kingfisher would make for a striking combo!

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.

Thanks for stopping by!

Robert

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Free Pattern Friday – Half and Half Cardigan

Happy Friday, fellow crafters! I am super excited to introduce you to this week’s free pattern, the Half and Half Cardigan, designed by ME!

The Half and Half Cardigan is one of my favorite designs ever. Knit in soft and silky Wool Pop, in colors 605 Silken and 616 Denim, this cardigan is a fun take on color blocking. This piece is worked flat, from the top down, using intarsia color changes at the center back to create seamless blocks of color. With a flattering v-neck and close-fitting silhouette, this piece will keep you covered, pun intended, on all occasions as the weather turns.

The blend of 50% bamboo, 35% superwash wool, and 15% polyamide allow the fibers to absorb the dye differently, giving Wool Pop its distinctive heathered appearance. With a slight sheen and incredible drape, this multi-season yarn is one of our fan favorites. Get 20% off this luscious yarn this weekend, through Sunday, Sept 8th.

I am dreaming of a zesty version in 618 Lemongrass and 619 Blue Whisper, how about you?

Keep on crafting on!

Afifa

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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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Flash Friday – Tempera Socks

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Hi friends, and happy Friday to you!

This is the 4th Friday of the month, so it’s Flash Pattern Friday, meaning that we give a normally paid pattern away for free for the weekend! Starting today, Friday, 7/26, you can get the Tempera Socks pattern for free on Ravelry with the code FLASH. This offer runs through Sunday, 7/28!

These vibrant socks use three colors of Uni Merino, a super fine 75% superwash merino wool and 25% nylon blend. This yarn comes in over 50 colors in a 100g put up, and its counterpart Uni Merino Mini is available in the same shades, but in smaller 25g skeins, making this yarn an ideal choice for colorwork projects! This family of yarn also includes Uni Merino Neons and Uni Merino Mini Neons, each with 5 brilliant hues to choose from. For this weekend only (7/26-7/28), take 20% off of any of these yarns – no code needed!

The Tempera Socks are knit from the cuff down in the round and feature a heel flap and gusset. There is also a fun zig-zaggy lace motif adorning the front side of these socks, along with some criss-crossed colorwork at the cuff. Altogether, this is a punchy project that will keep you excited the whole way through!

Which colors of Uni Merino do you think you’ll try out for the Tempera Socks? We can’t wait to see all of the variations that are made!
That’s all for today, happy stitching!
Ashley Jane

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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