Hi Everyone!

Today we’re featuring a quick-knit free pattern. The Twisted Stitch Mitts are knit in Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo.

If you’re looking for a quick Valentine’s Day gift for a friend, give this pattern a try! It’s written for four different sizes, so you’ll be able to find a good fit for any person you’re knitting these for.

I love fingerless mitts, even in the summer. When I’m doing a lot of typing at my desk, my fingers tend to get pretty cold and the mitts help keep my hands warmer in general. Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo is a great blend of wool and bamboo viscose. The bamboo provides a great, subtle sheen to the yarn and the wool keeps things toasty. The difference in fiber contents creates a slightly heathered appearance because the two fibers take the dye differently.

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

Enjoy!

Mary

Hi Everyone,

This week’s free pattern was featured on Craft. It is the Sally Cardigan and it was designed by Nikol Lohr using Valley Yarns Sheffield.

The colorwork looks complicated, but is achieved using slipped stitches, so you’re never using more than one color at a time. The cardigan is also steeked and there is a fantastic tutorial on the site. I know steeking is a little fright-inducing (it’s still something I’ve yet to tackle, but want to!), but this tutorial makes it very clear and helps take that fear out.

Valley Yarns Sheffield is a favorite around here. It’s warm and super cozy. It is a blend of merino, angora, and silk. The angora gives it just a hint of a halo and the merino is super soft.

Click here for a link to the pattern.

Have Fun!

Mary

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Hi Everyone,

This week, we’re featuring a free hat pattern from Spud & Chloë. Chili Pepper is knit in Spud & Chloë Fine and takes just two hanks. The main color and the contrasting color.

Chili Pepper is written for a range of sizes from baby to adult! This is a great “in between” project when you’ve just finished something but aren’t quite ready to move on to another big project. It’s also a great project to knit periodically and store up for later gift giving.

Spud & Chloë Fine is a lovely yarn and it comes in some fantastic colors. You can certainly have fun with color combinations with this hat!

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

Enjoy!

Mary

Hi Everyone,

This week’s free pattern is a free Ravelry download from the folks at Be Sweet. The Light as a Feather Wrap is knit in Be Sweet Medium Brushed Mohair.

This wrap has finished measurements of 40″ x 80″ so it’s perfect for cuddling up in! With the wacky weather we’ve been having (mild one day, frigid the next) that sounds perfect. You’ll also find directions for a 22″ x 80″ shawl. It’s a simple pattern with a lovely crochet edging.

The wrap is worked in Be Sweet Medium Brushed Mohair. I could see this wrap in one of the brighter colors just as easily as I can in one of the more neutral colors. It would be great for adding a dramatic burst of color to your outfit.

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

Enjoy!
Mary

Hi Everyone,

This week’s free pattern is crocheted in Cascade Ultra Pima. It is the Lavender Reverie Wrap.

It is created by crocheting a series of motifs and joining them later, so you could use this as a travel project over the winter and you’ll have a great layer for spring and summer.

Cascade Ultra Pima is a soft, 100% cotton that is machine washable. It has 220 yards per hank and comes in wonderful colors. It has a nice sheen too!

Click here for a link to the pattern.

Enjoy!
Mary

Hi Everyone!

I hope you’re all enjoying 2012 so far. Once the holidays (and my knitting and crochet that goes along with them) wind down, I don’t usually want to start a big project, but I need something to keep my hands busy.

These adorable Monster Chunks from Danger Crafts are a great way to use up some stash (perhaps leftover from holiday projects) and keep your hands busy without committing to a big project.

I love that you can knit these in any gauge yarn you have. I have a lot of sock yarn leftovers, so someday I plan on creating my own little army of adorable Monster Chunks.

If you don’t have any stash, you can always check out our Valley Yarns. From Franklin to Northampton Bulky, you can create Monster Chunks of all sizes. You only need about 40 yards of your main color yarn, so you’ll get several monsters from one ball.

If you love the pattern, make sure you check out the other Danger Crafts patterns designed by Rebecca Danger. I have knit several of the monsters and I love them. They are always cute and the patterns are detailed.

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

Enjoy!
Mary

Hi Everyone,

This week we have a fantastic free pattern from Blue Sky Alpacas. The 13th Street Pillow is knit in Blue Sky Alpacas Melange and Sportweight.

You can coordinate with your decor because there are many color options available in the Blue Sky Alpaca Melange and Sportweight. You can go neutral, matchy, or funky! One of the best things about creating your own projects if being able to pick your favorite colors and not have to go with what’s available.

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

Enjoy!

Mary

Hi Everyone,

This week’s free pattern comes to us from the creative gals at Kelbourne Woolens. The Katahdin Hat is knit in Fibre Co. Acadia and stripes two colors.

I love the colors of Acadia and the yarn itself! It is a gorgeous, soft blend merino, baby alpaca, and silk. I recently made a different hat in this yarn (and this one’s on my to-do list too!) and I wear it when I’m exercising outside on cold mornings. It does a fantastic job of keeping me toasty, but not overheating.

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

There are so many gorgeous colors of Acadia, I’m having a hard time deciding which two I want to combine for my hat. Which two would you pick?

Enjoy!
Mary

Hi Everyone,

This week’s free pattern is the Cosima Scarf and you have two yarn options – Louisa Harding Grace Hand Beaded (center) or Louisa Harding Simonetta (right).

The beads on the Grace Hand Beaded provide a sprinkling of sparkle on a smooth wool/silk yarn. The sparkle on Simonetta stands out a bit more, so if you like glitz, this yarn is a great option.

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

Enjoy!
Mary

Hi Everyone!

This week’s free pattern is a great last minute gift! The Macchiato gloves from Berroco are knit in Berroco Voyage and trimmed with Berroco Nanuk.

Berroco Voyage is a beautiful, soft alpaca blend, so it’s nice and toasty. It comes in a great selection of heathered colorways that will brighten to cold months to come. Berroco Nanuk gives a great faux shearling look to the gloves and has a fun, fuzzy texture. Knit on size US 10.5 (6.5mm) needles, this project will go quick. You need just one of each yarn, so the gloves will cost you just under $20 – a great deal for an impressive last minute gift!

Click here for a link to the free pattern.

If you’re crafting for the holidays how is it going? I know I’m a bit behind schedule, but hoping to catch up and get a big push in this weekend!

Enjoy!
Mary