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Free Pattern Friday – Atrium Shawl

Image of woman wearing scarf. Text reads Free Pattern Friday, Atrium Wrap in Penna

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing pink scarf-style shawl crocheted in Penna

Today, Atrium crocheted in Penna (pattern link here).

Penna is one of our newer yarns. We found it at a mill in Italy and just had to have it.

Closeup of ball of Penna yarn

See that halo? The suri baby alpaca in this yarn gives it the perfect fuzz to soften a silhouette. The extrafine merino keeps it soft and gentle. And the nylon gives it the strength you want in a beautiful finished object.

Closeup of stitch pattern in pink crocheted shawl

In Atrium, you can see how soft and romantic it makes this design feel. Designer Edie Eckman played to Penna’s strengths with this asymmetric piece. But then, that’s no surprise. We always feel lucky to have one of her designs in our yarns, like the recent free Piquilla Shawl crocheted in Wool Pop (pattern link here).

Woman wearing pink scarf-style shawl crocheted in Penna

But back to Atrium! This may look like a scarf when it’s artfully draped, but it’s really more of a shawl or wrap. It’s 72″ long and 18″ wide at the larger end, for a modern, asymmetrical feel to go with its natural romance. You’ll work this light and lofty accessory flat, from the wider end to the narrower one. Three balls of Penna makes this airy scarf, perfect for a breezy spring day.

What color will you pick for your Atrium?

closeup of row of pastel Penna yarn balls

We hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Bouquet Scarf

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Bouquet Scarf in Deluxe Worsted Superwash (pattern link here).

You probably heard – the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter.

Bleak, Bill. Bleak. We prefer to think of it as six more weeks of working with beautiful cozy wool, while still looking with hope toward brighter days. Enter, the Bouquet Scarf.

This bright and beautiful scarf has has enough substance to keep you warm – especially in Deluxe Worsted Superwash wool – but also acts as a harbinger of spring. Check out the blossoms in the lace!

They remind me of tulips, which start to bloom in our area in mid-March. That’s just about the time the groundhog says we should be emerging from winter.

Multicolored field of tulips
Via https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/

The scarf uses 1×3 cable crosses and increase/decrease combinations to create definition around the lace elements. We’re classing this as an intermediate pattern. You’ll probably want to use markers around the repeats, just to help keep track. The final result will be well worth the effort.

We hope you have a fantastic weekend, staying safe and warm, and doing things that you love.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Concord Stole

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Woman wearing scarf knit in purple Deluxe Worsted yarn.
Today, the Concord Scarf in Deluxe Worsted (pattern link here). We’re going to keep this short and sweet today so that I can spend the day after Thanksgiving in the time-honored way: scarfing down leftovers. My daughter was inspired by the Great British Baking Show this year and now we have a lot of pie. With just the three of us from the immediate household for dinner this year, I’ll have to really work to eat my share. Such a sacrifice. But before grabbing a plate, let’s take a look at this gorgeous pattern!
The Concord Stole is called a stole because it can work well scrunched up as shown, or stretched wide to its full 20″ (51cm) width for more coverage. Designer Aubrey Busek cleverly used two complementary tones in Deluxe Worsted wool. 15002 Violet Rustic is the lighter main, and 15003 Grape Rustic is the stripe.
Deluxe Worsted 15002 Violet Rustic
Deluxe Worsted 15003 Grape Rustic
The Rustic colors in Deluxe Worsted are spun in an almost marled way, making them especially well-suited to work together. If purple’s not your bag, you might pair 15004 Teal Rustic & 15005 Turquoise Rustic, or if you’re a lover of subtler contrast and blue like I am, 15009 Blue Rustic & 15008 Twilight Rustic.
15009 Blue Rustic
15008 Twilight Rustic
Regardless of color choice, this sweet stole is a satisfying project. An easily memorized four-row repeat worked on US size 8 (5mm) needles makes for rhythmic, calming crafting, something we could all use right now.
Now if you’ll excuse me, there’s a piece of pie with my name on it in the fridge. Literally, since I stuck a note to it. We hope you have a safe and pleasant weekend. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Imprint Scarf

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Imprint Scarf in Wool Pop (pattern link here). Happy Friday, y’all! Wait, what’s that you say?
Oof. Okay then. Let’s not tempt fate with teeny tiny cabled lace. How about we keep things nice and calm, with an easy pattern in a knitter-favorite yarn?
The Imprint Scarf uses simple knits and purls to create a slanted block texture. It’s written and charted to make things easier.
Lightweight Wool Pop has a bit of a sheen from its bamboo content, giving this scarf a lovely feel. If you’re a beginner, or if you just prefer simple projects (and don’t we all, sometimes?) then this is a great project for you.
We hope you have a calm and relaxing weekend.
Stay safe, and happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Perpendicular

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Woman wearing green scarf crocheted in Lina yarn
Today, Perpendicular crocheted in Lina (pattern link here). Perpendicular made its debut in the e-book Lina: Every Which Way.
Cover of e-book "Lina: every which way"
As you can see, we liked it so much we put it on the cover! This mini-collection of designs showcases graphic designs in Lina, a luscious cotton/linen blend.
Fibra Natura Lina
It’s a joy to crochet with, and because it’s plant fiber, it has the perfect drape for this design. Check out the fabric as it’s flipped over the shoulder!
Perpendicular starts with a single foundation chain. Then you’ll work in the round outward, cutting colors as you change them.
Finish the edge with a puff stitch, and you’ve got a colorful accessory that lets you carry a bit of crocheted joy with you, even when the weather’s warm!
We hope you have a safe and fun weekend. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Crystal Coast

Happy Free Pattern Friday!

We know warm summer weather is in full swing for most of us. Even though we’re trying to beat the heat, we still want fun things to knit! So today, we set Crystal Coast free.
Crystal Coast uses Cotton Supreme DK Seaspray and Cotton Supreme DK with a welt and slip stitch pattern to create a graphic and fun texture. Inspired by the Cape Lookout Lighthouse along the Crystal Coast of NC, this design features the light shining at one end, with the waves of the sea flowing along the other. The cotton will keep you cool, so you can proudly wear this scarf through the summer!
Cotton Supreme DK Seaspray is now on sale, so why not pick your favorites and make one Crystal Coast scarf for you, and one for your bestie? With everyone spending a lot of time at home these days, a handmade gift in the mail is a much appreciated treasure.

Happy Crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Maya Scarf

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Maya Scarf in Bamboo Pop (pattern link here). This is a long but light beauty.
It’s easy too – I’ve made this one myself, in Bamboo Pop with color 121 Lilypad as the main hue.
It was a fun, simple knit, and I do love the blue tones.
It’s an easy knit – garter stitch stripes along the edges, and slip-stitch speckles just above. A bit of texture in the body keeps this interesting!
The Maya Scarf makes a great companion piece to the Maya Tank, a darling warm-weather top from e-book Bamboo Pop Adult 2.
We hope you enjoy this little taste of summer.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Euphoric

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, Euphoric in Pix and Whisper Lace (pattern link here). There’s a lot going on here, but designer Amy Gunderson made it all work together.
Alternate colorway: Pix 103 Paisley, Whisper Lace 109 Amethyst
Eyelets, stockinette, and garter stripe…
Whee!
Little “sproings” of fringe at the edges…
Twirl!
And a generous 70″ length, considering this takes just one ball each of Pix and Whisper Lace!
Change it up!
Plus, check out how the pattern changes 3/4 of the way across the row. This is a fun one to make and to wear!
Formerly part of e-book Happy Sock Shawls, we’re delighted to set Euphoric free today.
We hope you find something to feel euphoric about this weekend. Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Flourish Scarf

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Flourish Scarf in Uptown Super Bulky (pattern link here). This pattern is proof that you can have both lace and instant gratification.
Knit on US size 13 (9mm) needles, this beautiful scarf is only 21 stitches across.
Make it as long or as short as you like – it’ll go quick in Uptown Super Bulky.
There are plenty of color options – you can stick with the 423 Mint Green in the model or branch out!
We hope you have a great new year, and continue to flourish and grow. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Garden Gold Wrap

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Image of woman modeling beaded knit lace wrap
Today, the Garden Gold Wrap in Garden 10 Metallic (pattern link here). It may be a little late to get started on your holiday wardrobe for this year, but you can still get a jump start on your next big occasion.
Kristin Hansen’s shimmering Garden Gold Wrap uses Nazli Gelin Garden 10 Metallic for a beautiful shine.
Ooh… aah…
“Nazli Gelin” means “shy bride” in Turkish, and it’s easy to imagine this shawl in white for a wedding, or in a coordinating color for an honored guest.
For extra effect, Kristin Hansen has added beads to the lace motifs. This is a challenging and rewarding knit that will turn heads.

We hope you have a great weekend, filled with comfort and joy.
Happy crafting!