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Free Pattern Friday – Phantom Shawlette

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Phantom Shawlette in Cotton Gold (pattern link here). What a treat! Kristin Hansen is a wonderful designer who does magical things with lace. This beautifully shaped shawl is no exception.
It wraps around your shoulders like you were born wearing it.
This design was formerly for sale as part of e-book Sparkle Fine 2, a collection of three exquisite knitted shawls designed by Kristin Hansen. Today, we’re setting it free! This shawl takes three balls of Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold, a thin cotton securely strung with sequins. Shown: color 1100, blue yarn with blue sequins.
It adds an otherworldly sparkle to an ethereal design. The shawl is worked top down, with some decrease magic to give it its swooping shape. The border is knitted on after finishing the body.
This light cotton shawl is the perfect thing for some summertime glamour.
We hope you have a cool, relaxing weekend. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Sparkler Shawl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Sparkler Shawl in Fibra Natura Unity (pattern link here). We like going red, white, and blue around the 4th of July. Remember last year’s Independence Tank in Flax? This year, we’re sharing a burst of color in linen blend Unity.
This four-pointed shawl has a shape that’s incredibly easy to wear. It begins at the center, increasing to create three triangles that sit easily on your shoulders.
Summery blend Unity is paired with an open stitch pattern, making this the perfect shawl for warmer days.
One word of caution: the sample shown here weighs exactly 200g, meaning exactly two skeins of Unity. If your gauge is a little off, or you’re not a fan of “yarn chicken,” you may wish to purchase an additional skein to ensure you have enough yarn. Alternatively, you could work fewer garter rows along the border, though it will naturally result in a slightly smaller shawl.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend, full of light and joy. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Halfway There

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
image of woman wrapped in pale green shawl crocheted in Flax
Today, Halfway There in Flax (pattern link here). This gorgeous crochet shawl was originally a pay pattern, part of the Contrarian Shawls 2 collection.
So many pretty patterns…
Now, we’re setting it free! This is a triangular shawl, but not in traditionally shaped. If you remember your geometry, it’s a scalene right angle triangle – one 90 degree angle, but sides of differing lengths.
The geometric theme is repeated in the stepped triangles along the border. Crocheted in 100% linen Flax, this is a great design for warm weather!
Written and charted, for your convenience.
A delicate, yet modern, design. It’s a delight to share it. We hope you have a great weekend. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Fern Wrap

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today, the Fern Wrap in Garden 10 (pattern link here). Fern Wrap originally appeared in print, as part of Garden Book 4: Garden Romance (also available as an e-book on Ravelry). Today, we’re setting it free!
This wide stole features tiny flowers in the space-dyed colors of Garden 10 cotton, bordered with a solid shade.
Worked flat, the Fern Wrap is finished with a tidy single crochet edging.
This shawl is written with a right side and wrong side to help you stay on track, but is reversible when worn.
We hope you enjoy this summery, delicate crochet piece. Have a great weekend, and happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Saltwater

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
Today’s free pattern is Saltwater in Unity and Unity Beyond (pattern link here). Earlier this month, we released an e-book of designs in our Fibra Natura family of yarns.
On the cover: Jetton by Amy Gunderson
Lakeside Retreat is a generously sized collection of both knit and crochet patterns in natural fibers. With 16 designs included, we realized we had enough to lift out a pattern to release for free. The choice was Saltwater by Rachel Brockman.
This beautiful triangular shawl is knit from the top down in solid Unity and variegated Unity Beyond. These yarns are a unique blend of cotton, wool, bamboo, and linen designed to drape beautifully and lend an earthy texture to finished pieces.
Lightweight and airy, Saltwater combines garter and stockinette with simple striping to create a lovely understated shawl.
To finish it off, a crochet border is added. Rachel was thinking of little sandcastles when she added this charming design touch.
I’m eyeing this for myself, but we just released some brand new colors in Unity and Unity Beyond, and I’m loving the way they pair up. What do you think of solid 113 Alizarin and multi 208 Sunrise? It would certainly be a dramatic take on the design!
Or maybe let the sun shine in with 115 Cob and 207 Springtide. What a decision! We hope you have a relaxing weekend. Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Mountain Lights Shawl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!
gray shawl with violet lace border
Shawl pin by Jul Designs.
Today, the Mountain Lights Shawl in Deluxe Worsted Superwash (pattern link here).
How beautiful is this?
The Mountain Lights Shawl has a body that uses ridges and texture to create a rustic feel…
But then… that border! It’s simple and symmetrical, but wide enough to really let the right bright color shine.
The inside is interesting, too. Wrap it around, and you’ll still have something to show off. Deluxe Worsted Superwash gives excellent evenness and stitch definition. Just one ball of each color will make the whole shawl.
The pattern produces a shawl that has its own voice. Just cast on and hear it sing.
Ready to fly across the mountain.
Happy crafting!
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Free Pattern Friday – Magma Shawl

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing large half-circle tri-color shawl knitted in Universal Yarn Amphora

Today, the Magma Shawl in Amphora (pattern link here).

Designer Rachel Brockman pulls out all the stops for today’s pattern!

The theme here is magma, and nature lover Rachel takes it to its fullest extent. The stripes at the top represent bands of igneous rock pushed up by the force from beneath…

…while the lace below represents the flow of semi-solid lava.

The fuzzy fiber blend in Amphora ensures that this shawl will keep you warm – but not lava-hot!

Best, since the shawl is based on the garter stitch, it’s aesthetically reversible and pleasing on both sides. A big, beautiful winner of a design!

We hope you have a dynamite weekend.

Happy crafting!

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Day 12 of Winter – Series 2 Edition

This is part 12 in a 12 part series highlighting designs from our 12 Days of Winter, Series 2 Edition.

Day 12 – can you believe it? Today we reveal the final installment of the Universal Yarn 12 Days of Winter Kit Collections – Series 2! Say hello to the Solstice Shawl.

Deluxe DK Tweed

Can I be honest? I am really proud of this design – in my opinion, it’s one of my best designs and I sincerely hope you love it.

This isn’t a very complicated design, but what I feel proud of is the balance of simplicity and intricacy in the piece. This shawl combines cables, stripes, and intarsia. It is worked from tip to tip, starting and finishing with the same number of stitches (just two!). Finally, it’s finished with a very simple contrast color border.

Part of what makes this project special is the yarn used: Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash. I love this yarn. It’s rustic and the tweedy nubs add interest to every type of pattern – from simple garter to cables, lace, and stranded colorwork. (If you need convincing, just take a look at the recent collection in this yarn, Rustic & Refined).

I’m keeping this post short and sweet, but before I sign off, thank you’s are in order! Like last year we had a really wonderful time putting this collection together. It is a team effort, for sure. So thanks to everyone on our team for putting in so much hard work! And thank you so much for supporting our company, your local yarn shops, and for following our posts for this collection. We appreciate it so much!

Remember, you can find the 12 Days of Winter Kit patterns on Ravelry.

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Quick Lace – Fast & Free Projects in Chunky Yarn

Are you ever in the mood for some instant gratification, but with a little extra interest?  Two words: chunky lace.  We’ve got four projects here – two knit and two crochet – that you can finish in a flash.

Let’s start with the very quickest – the Chunky Lace Beanie in Deluxe Chunky (pattern link here).  This was originally designed for a quick little free e-book of hats with pom-poms called Hot Hats.  However, the detailing on the crown is awfully nice, so after its release, the original knitter reclaimed it, cut off the pompom, and now wears it every winter.

This quick lace topper takes just one ball of Deluxe Chunky 100% wool.  120 yards + US size 10 needles and you’re done.  There are 122 (and counting) shades of Deluxe Chunky.  Your LYS can help you find a color that’s perfect for you.

 

Next, the Waving Lace Stole in Deluxe Chunky (pattern link here).

We mentioned Deluxe Chunky’s array of colors for the last pattern, but this one goes in the opposite direction.

It uses color 50004, Pewter Undyed Natural.  The color here is the color of the sheep it came from.  It’s a charming, rustic look that would work well with dresses or blue jeans.

The lace works up quickly on US size 11 (8mm) needles.  Fringe finishes it off.

Wear it wide, or fold it in half for a scarf with a lot of depth.  Fabulous.

 

On to crochet!  Here’s the Ambrosia Scarf in Deluxe Bulky Superwash (pattern link here).

This puff-stitch scarf is worked end to end.  Shorten or lengthen it by changing the number in the beginning chain.  Three colors of Deluxe Bulky Superwash play together – three balls of main color 932 Icy Gray, and one each of 913 Honeydew and 933 Sweatshirt Gray.

Such a sculptural, wrappable, wearable piece.  Very impressive.

 

Finally, the Racing Cowl in Uptown Bulky Amplify (pattern link here).

We’re pushing the boundaries of “lace” here, but this one is so quick and easy. Just one skein of self-striping Uptown Bulky Amplify and a N-15 (10mm) hook make this strikingly colorful piece.

We pulled the cowl down over the shoulders here so you could see how it’s constructed a little better.  Really, it’s back bar half double crochet all the way around, row after row until you feel done.  Super quick, but it gives the finished piece an almost knitted look.  Neat!

In a couple of weeks, we’ll be looking at some fabulous cabled projects in bulky yarn.  They rank among our most popular projects!

Until then, happy crafting!

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A Free Pattern – and a thank you.

Friends, we’re deeply touched by everybody who has contacted us to be sure we’re okay.  Why wouldn’t we be okay, you may ask?

Right now it’s beautiful outside, but it’s going to be a long weekend.  On the work front, we’re preparing early – there WILL be a Free Pattern Friday (and it’s gorgeous) – and we’re battening down all the hatches.  On the home front, it’s time to get ready:

pick up anything outdoors that can turn into a missile

stock up on non-perishable food (our power company estimates 1-3 million Carolinians will be without electricity)

have a plan for pets

brush up on safety tips

DO NOT drive through standing water

All of that said, Charlotte is in as good a shape as it’s possible to be.  We’ve had a bit to prepare. Our water system is very reliable, our local breweries are stocking up (on water, people!), and we’ve got plenty of emergency personnel on standby.  Our office plans to stay open for regular business, but if things look dicey, we’ll put staff safety first.  And a memo was sent this morning to clean out the office fridge, just in case!

And again, we are moved by everyone who has checked in.  So, here’s a thank you.

Go to the pattern page on Ravelry (here’s a link), and enter coupon code NAVIGATE by using the  “use a coupon code” links that appear during purchase.

This pattern is part of Beach House, a collection of five designs to knit in Cotton Supreme and Cotton Supreme Batik.  Amy Gunderson cleverly used self-striping Cotton Supreme Batik to create the rays coming from the center along the garter stitch portion.

This is a good three-season project, and the name.. well, the name is just perfect, as we navigate this storm.

An important crafter’s tip for those of us who may be without electricity for a while – print anything you want to work on now, while you can!

We leave you with our current live webcam addiction – the Ocean Cam on Frying Pan Tower, located off the coast.

We hope that flag keeps flying.  Stay safe and dry, everyone!