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Free Pattern Friday – Paper Flowers

Woman in knitted lace pullover. Text reads, Free Pattern Friday, Paper Flowers in Uptown Baby Sport

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing lace pullover knitted in Uptown Baby Sport

Today, Paper Flowers knitted in Uptown Baby Sport (pattern link here).

Do you love lace? Then today is for you! Rachel Brockman uses allover lace stitches on the body of this pullover to add extra elegance.

A lace body is offset by bracelet-length stockinette sleeves, and a boat neck enhances the piece’s overall vintage vibes. But this is a luxurious sweater with a secret!

Ball of Uptown Baby Sport yarn

This lacy delight is actually an affordable, easy care project, thanks to Uptown Baby Sport 100% anti-pilling acrylic! I have to tell you, I used to be a yarn snob, but the Uptown yarns converted me. They’re so soft! When I compare Uptown to the acrylics I used as a young crafter just starting out, it’s like night and day. And it’s hard to argue with results like this gorgeous project!

Absolutely beautiful. I think my queue just got longer again.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend, full of inexpensive treats and priceless joy.

Happy crafting!
-Heather Hill

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Free Pattern Friday – Peony Vest

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing pink vest knitted in Papyrus yarn

Today, the Peony Vest knitted in Papyrus (pattern link here).

Thanks to its loose fit and elegant waterfall silhouette, it’s easy to make a statement with the stylish Peony Vest.

How pretty is this texture? It’s a simple slip stitch pattern, but in cotton/silk Papyrus it adds a lot of depth.

Papyrus yarn balls

It’s got such a rich, almost nubbly look and feel. The added sheen of silk adds to the complexity of the yarn.

The Peony Vest is worked in three pieces – back, left front, and right front – and then seamed. This comfortable and elegant design includes thoughtful details like twisted ribbing at the bottom, and a tidy I-Cord edging to complete the look.

All together, the Peony Vest is a wonderful warm-weather accessory that will serve you well.

We hope you have a cool and relaxing weekend.

Happy crafting!

-Heather Hill

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Free Pattern Friday – Tincture Vest

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Woman wearing knitted Tincture vest

Today, the Tincture Vest knitted in Vireo (pattern link here).

Talk about summertime style! Aubrey Busek’s versatile textured beauty features contrast-colored accents, a cozy fit, and easily doubles as a tank.

As is standard with our designs, Tincture is size-inclusive, running from XS to 5X. It uses my favorite construction: bottom up, in the round. And that texture!

Woman wearing textured Tincture vest

It’s an eight row repeat that’s very rhythmic and easy to get into, and it makes such a beautiful fabric! And the choice of yarn for this really makes that fabric glow.

Skeins of Vireo yarn

Vireo is made of 80% plant-based Tencel and 20% wool. The Tencel helps it stays cool in the summer, and gives it fabulous drape and stitch definition. The wool gives it a touch of springiness that’s just right for this piece.

I love this in the original 113 Macaron and 114 Jade Necklace. Just looking at the colors cools me down.

Three skeins of Vireo yarn
clockwise from top: 109 Featherlight, 107 Apricot Tart, 108 Marmelade

But Vireo has a lot of possibilities. A combination of any of these tones, Vireo colors 107 through 109, would look great. It reminds me of summertime peaches!

No matter what you choose for your Tincture, we know you’ll have a great time knitting it.

Have a great weekend, and keep crafting!

-Heather Hill

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Free Pattern Friday – Grand Day Out

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, Grand Day Out in Cinema (pattern link here).

Here’s another beautiful and practical sweater from Yonca Ozbelli! We called this Grand Day Out because of how versatile it is, ready to be dressed up or down for your next great adventure!

Yonca loves to knit and crochet. She’s the head honcho here at Universal Yarn, but she’s not officially part of the Design Team. That means when Yonca designs something, it’s because she wants to make something for herself, or someone in her family. Then we here in the office see it, and love it, and Yonca graciously agrees to share her design with us.

It’s no wonder Yonca wanted to create this. Grand Day Out is the slouchy, timeless pullover we all need. It’s worked in Cinema, a soft single with a touch of cashmere. (Tip: Cinema is currently on sale on our site!)

Can’t you just feel it? This is a super soft sweater, worked in the round from the bottom up, with A-line shaping at the waist.

Raglan shaping ensures a smooth fit on the sleeves. When you’re making this sweater, we recommend choosing a size that’s two to three inches greater than your natural bust, for a relaxed silhouette.

Such a great pullover to wrap yourself up in.

We hope you have a fantastic weekend. Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – Damascus

young man wearing gray sweater

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Young man wearing gray Damascus sweater knit in Kingston Tweed

Today, Damascus in Kingston Tweed (pattern link here).

After adorable Easter Earl earlier this week, we’re moving to something classic and refined.

Young man in profile wearing gray Damascus sweater knit in Kingston Tweed

Damascus is named after the ancient metalworking technique that created the strong and beautiful patterned designs known as Damascus steel.

Closeup of Damascus steel sword blade

It’s an apt name. At first glance, this unisex pullover might appear plain, but look closer – Kingston Tweed’s blend of wool, alpaca, and viscose gives it extra interest and a lightly tweedy, almost heathered feel.

Closeup of Kingston Tweed yarn hank in color Basalt 112

The sweater pictured is knitted in color 112 Basalt, one of a selection of sophisticated tones in Kingston Tweed.

Rear view of young man wearing gray Damascus sweater knit in Kingston Tweed

Knitted on US6 (4mm) needles, Damascus is a lightweight three-season sweater that works well on its own or as a layering piece.

Shoulder detail of young man wearing gray Damascus sweater knit in Kingston Tweed

Work this design seamlessly in the round from the top-down. The body and sleeves are separated at the armhole and worked separately.

Young man wearing gray Damascus sweater knit in Kingston Tweed

We’re delighted to present this versatile piece for free.

Have a fantastic weekend, and happy crafting!

Image of Kingston Tweed yarn skein and wound ball