A free pattern was released this Spring, but it never got its day in the sun. Time to change that!
This is the Coastline Scarf in Unity and Unity Beyond (pattern link).
Free Pattern Friday – Macaron Cloths
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Macaron Cloths in Cottonwood (pattern link here).
Why macarons? Well…
These are sweet little knitting confections. Made in organic Cottonwood, they’re small projects that are satisfying on-the-go knitting, or great quick gifts.
Free Pattern Friday – Little Hoodie
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Little Hoodie in Bella Cash (pattern link).
We love a classic with a twist. This hoodie is constructed traditionally, in pieces and seamed, but two things make it special: one, the balanced panels on front and back – the ssk and k2tog on right and left panels add a nice symmetry – and two, the yarn.
We’re big fans of Bella Cash (230yds/50g). Its softness and machine washability make it perfect not just for baby garments, but also for adult projects and accessories. (In fact, in a bit of a coincidence, we released our newest pattern collection today – Small Pleasures, featuring 7 knit accessories in Bella Cash.)
We’ll be talking more about these beauties in the days to come. For now, back to today’s free pattern!
We’ve sized this from 0-10 years, so you might choose to go with the classic pastels…
or something a little bolder.
Whatever you choose to do, we hope you have a great time knitting this fun hoodie.
Happy crafting!
Free Pattern Friday – Double Square Pillow
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Double Square Pillow in Uptown DK Magix (pattern link here).
Many of our LYSes feature an extended family of crafts. We love seeing the embroidery, weaving, and quilting that’s going on out there. And it was with quilting in mind that we created the mitered square Double Square Pillow.
Self-patterning Uptown DK Magix adds a modern look with the splash of color changes, while the strong diagonal line of the centered double decreases look like crosshatch quilted lines. You can try planning the color changes specifically to correspond with each mitered square, but we think it’s more fun to just let the colors land where they will. In the sample shown, no care was given to color placement of the Magix color changes.
Solid Uptown DK in stockinette backs the pillow, fastened with buttons for easy removal. A lovely, easy-care home decor project.
We hope you have an excellent and relaxing weekend.
Happy crafting!
Free Pattern Friday – Oasis Blanket
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Oasis Blanket crocheted in Adore (pattern link here).
The Oasis Blanket gets its name from the bursts of color set into the gray background.
Each one is an oasis.
Worked in Adore (273yds/100g), a soft blend of superwash merino and anti-pilling acrylic, it’s a great piece that’s soft enough for babies but sturdy enough to stand up to the washing machine.
Each motif is worked separately, making this a very portable project. It also makes it easy to adjust the size on this 31″ x 31″ blanket as you wish – add another row of squares or take one away as needed.
We hope you have a pleasant weekend.
Happy crafting!
Independence Day Giveaway!
Happy Independence Day, y’all!
We came in to the office today feeling patriotic and decided to share the love! From now until the end of July 5th, get a free Little Patriot top from Ravelry with code HAPPY4TH with no spaces. (Pattern link here)
Enter the code where you see the 
“use a coupon code” links that appear during purchase.
This is such a cute Bamboo Pop pattern, isn’t it? Sized 1-12 years, it works for both the little and not-so-little patriot in your life.
You know what makes it even cuter? It’s from an e-book of Bamboo Pop Kid designs… with a matching FREE e-book of doll designs!
Sized to fit 18″ dolls, these are quick tops in Bamboo Pop to use up your odds and ends after knitting the kid projects.
Matching kid and doll? Too cute!
We’ll be closed for the 4th of July on Wednesday. Have a safe and happy Independence Day.
Happy crafting!
Free Pattern Friday – Tidal Shawl
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Tidal Shawl in Little Bird and Little Bird Colors (pattern link).
Shawl knitting in the summertime? Yes, please.
We hate to give up an entire category of projects, just because the temperature’s risen a little. That’s what makes Little Bird and Little Bird Colors great for this project. They’re 100% microfiber acrylic, so you won’t overheat with the project in your lap while knitting.
The Tidal Shawl uses one solid color and one self-striping, for a nicely coordinated feel. A textured stitch is combined with little eyelets for a texture that lets individual stitches of the solids and stripes show through each other – a nice blending of colors.
Work it top-down, and finish with a neat i-cord bind-off. Presto. A gorgeous shawl you can wear year-round.
I love the blues that give the Tidal Shawl its name, but you might like something different. Maybe a Sunshine Shawl?
Or a Blues and Berries Shawl?
There are boundless possibilities.
Happy crafting!
Free Pattern Friday – Mars Tee
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Mars Top crocheted in Cotton Supreme DK Seaspray (pattern link).
How’s your summer going? Are you still looking for that perfect project that will be satisfying to make but not stifle you in the heat?
Voila! Amy Gunderson’s Mars Tee! Crocheted in the round from the bottom up, this beauty is sized from XS to 4X, with shaping that starts out a little bigger at the base, for those of us with a bigger… um… base. The point is, this is comfortable and cool.
Double-crocheting three together makes cute little eyelets without making the fabric too lacey-loose.
From personal experience, I can tell you that the Cotton Supreme family is easy on the hands to use. Go with either the called-for Cotton Supreme DK Seaspray, or try solid Cotton Supreme DK. How cute would this look striped?
We hope you have a great weekend, with lots of time for you to take care of yourself.
Happy crafting!
Father’s Day Tie
If you’re looking for a last-minute but thoughtful Father’s Day gift, you’re in luck. Today we’re sharing the Father’s Day Tie. This necktie takes just 36 grams of Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash!
I talk to my dad at least two or three times a week. He’s one of my best friends, and I feel so lucky for that. On top of that, my husband (and hesitant but equally gracious model for these photos) is a pretty fantastic dad to our dogs and cats. Yep – I am totally the kind of person who sees their pets as a ridiculously special part of my family.
Anyway, as we well know, Father’s Day celebrates all the great father figures out there. Yep, father figures – because it’s so important to recognize those that have played that role in our lives, regardless of a biological relationship. Whether that’s a spouse, friend, dad (or dog dad!), it’s important to take a moment to say thank you.
The Father’s Day Tie is knit flat primarily in linen stitch and features a spine of slipped stitches down the center. Paired with Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash, this accessory elevates an otherwise casual look. So what are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn and get started! You can find the pattern here (link).
Free Pattern Friday – Right Turn Shawl
It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Right Turn Shawl in Bamboo Pop (pattern link).
This is Amy Gunderson’s design, but she kindly let me name this shawl Right Turn. At the time, it reminded me of a particularly colorful city street. However, I may have mis-named it. Sure, it looks like it veers sharply, but that’s not what the construction actually does.
You start at the top, and do an increase on either side of the center spine and at each edge. So really, it’s more like a gradual broadening of the horizon as you keep going.
Begin with garter stitch, then move to slip-stitch to easily make the two-color stripes. Back to garter, then polish it off with an i-cord bind-off.
It’s made in Bamboo Pop, a great summertime yarn that has 52 colors. It’d be easy to have the stripes accent whatever color is most prevalent in your wardrobe.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend.
Happy crafting!