Flash Pattern Friday – Maple Cider
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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Free Pattern Friday – Foliage Set
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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Free Pattern Friday – Cobbled Cowl
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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Free Pattern Friday – Lace Scarf Revisited
Another Friday, another free pattern! Today we bring you the Lace Scarf Revisited by the Universal Design Team, knit in Serica. With its delicate openwork and airy texture, the Lace Scarf Revisited is a wonderful way to showcase the luxurious drape and soft sheen of Serica. The easy-to-memorize lace pattern creates beautiful movement throughout the …
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Deluxe Chunky is a soft yarn that holds up well if you have to frog or tink. A good value.
I really enjoyed knitting with Bamboo Pop - baby booties and little baby washclothes. It doesn’t split, has great stitch definition, and really excellent drape. I’d definitely use it again.
I used Cotton Supreme for a baby blanket and LOVED it. It was much softer than I’ve usually been led to believe about cotton and the color that I used (magenta) was gorgeous.