Collection Spotlight – Boheme
Sometimes the most satisfying projects are the ones that slip effortlessly into your wardrobe and your knitting routine. The Boheme mini collection celebrates color, texture, and simple silhouettes. The Bali ruana, designed by me, blends soft color shifts with delicate texture, making the most of our eco-friendly Bella Tweed yarn. Alternating bands create visual interest …
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Free Pattern Friday – Jay Sweater Reimagined
Taking an old favorite and giving it a vibrant new twist, the Jay Sweater Reimagined by Rachel Brockman is back, brighter and bolder than ever! With striking hues and irresistibly plush strands, this updated design is as joyful to knit as it is to wear. Perfect for adventurous makers ready to grow their colorwork confidence, …
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Flash Pattern Friday – Cattail Cardigan
Meet the Cattail Cardigan, a beautiful fusion of knit and crochet, designed by Rachel Brockman in Uptown Bamboo DK. This striking piece features a sideways construction that forms playful zigzag lines, while lace details between the stripes add just the right amount of texture. Modern yet timeless, it’s a sweater you’ll enjoy wearing for years to come. From …
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Free Pattern Friday – Snuggle Blankie
This week, our Free Pattern Friday offering is the Snuggle Blankie, designed by Rachel Brockman. Made in Universal Yarn Maman, this blanket is exactly as squishable as it looks. Knitting for a friend who’s expecting a new baby? Or maybe for yourself, since the Snuggle Blankie can be for anyone. I personally think this would …
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Short story: Uptown Worsted is Affordable, anti-pilling acrylic yarn in fashion-forward and standard colors that doesn’t feel cheap and crinkly. Matte finish resembles that of more expensive fibers.
I just used Deluxe Worsted for the first time in a very deep purple (Heliotrope) color and was totally surprised that it did NOT bleed into the lighter color also used in the same project. I was pleased with the yarn and it is very soft.
I did machine wash Cotton Supreme on cold gentle and machine dried on low, and it came out beautifully - looked the same as when it went into the wash with no pilling or stretching.