
BOO! A free pattern for YOU! The Specter Socks by Alexandra Frankel will warm your feet as the season changes from blistering hot to crisp and chilly. The wee ghosties and tiny pumpkins are an adorable addition to your spoOoOoky collection of Halloween-themed treats…let’s be honest, if you had to pick between yarn and candy, …
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Wrap yourself in the romance of your new favorite cool-weather layer: the Maple Cider shawl designed by Afifa Sayeed. Grab your needles, pour yourself a warm mug of cider, and let’s get stitching! Think crisp autumn strolls, farmers market finds, ruby-red pomegranates, and the glow of changing leaves. That’s the feeling behind every strand of …
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It’s fall, ya’ll – time to knit yourself a Foliage Set! Including a hat and matching cowl in mirrored hues, this colorwork duo, designed by me, is the quintessential pattern for autumn. As crisp and cool as the season itself, the Foliage Set features earthy tones and a motif of falling leaves, enhanced by the …
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Happy Friday! This week’s free pattern is a crochet piece you’ll want to add to your WIPs ASAP. The Cobbled Cowl by Ashley Jane McIntyre, made in Uptown Bulky, features squishy stitches and eye-catching texture. Love an oversized accessory? This one is for you! Wear the Cobbled Cowl close around your neck or paired with …
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I love Bamboo Pop. It’s a very nice cotton and bamboo blend that’s not too expensive. It has a nice feel when knitting and knits up into a nice fabric.
I nervously casted on with Uptown Worsted (first time for a sweater and first experience with this yarn). The price was right for possibly screwing up the sweater or not liking the yarn. I AM SO GLAD I CHOSE THIS YARN. It is exactly what I was looking for - soft, perfect amount of sheen, knits like a dream with just enough slick feeling and steam blocks perfectly.
Deluxe DK Superwash - reasonable price, good stitch definition, easy to work with.