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    Consider these when substituting yarn for another [knitting]

    Cindy O'MalleyDecember 26, 20230840 views

    When substituting yarn for a given knitting pattern, several factors must be considered, including knitting a swatch to test the gauge. Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash

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    Deluxe Worsted Superwash yarn knits up warm textured knits

    Cindy O'MalleyDecember 25, 20230830 views

    Cindy O’Malley chooses Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash in Charcoal color to knit up the Roof Tiles Sweater pattern. Free knitted cardigan pattern.

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    My Cozy Bubble Blanket | Knit-on border and floats

    Cristina SimionoviciNovember 10, 202301K views

    The fifth and last post in a series of posts that explain finishing the knitted blanket using a knit-on border and how to handle the floats of yarn. Lion Brand Yarns, KNITTER’S PRIDE, free knitting pattern.

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    My Cozy Bubble Blanket | Joining a new ball of yarn

    Cristina SimionoviciNovember 9, 202301K views

    The fourth in a series of posts that talks about adapting a multicolor structured stitch pattern for Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Oatmeal, Barley, and Raisin colorway and worked on fixed circular needles from the KNITTER’S PRIDE Mindful collection 100 cm (40″) 9mm (US 13)

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    My Cozy Bubble Blanket and the Tattle Tale Swatch

    Cristina SimionoviciNovember 8, 20230790 views

    The third in a series of posts that talk about how to adapt a structured stitch pattern for a different yarn and different needles for the Bubble Trouble Throw Blanket using LBY Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. Free knitting pattern

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    My Cozy Bubble Blanket | Creating the swatch and adapting the pattern

    Cristina SimionoviciNovember 7, 202301K views

    The second in a series of posts that adapts a bubble stitch blanket pattern for a yarn with a different thickness. Lion Brand Yarns Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, KNITTER’S PRIDE Mindful

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    My Cozy Bubble Blanket | Choosing a knitting project for cool weather

    Cristina SimionoviciNovember 6, 202301.1K views

    The first in a series of posts that adapts a bubble stitch blanket pattern for Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Free knitting patterns

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    The Perfect Heel Quest | Fish Lips Kiss Heel

    Cristina SimionoviciSeptember 8, 202323K views

    The fifth and last in a series of posts that tests five ways to knit a heel on a sock. In this post, we explore SoxTherapist’s Fish Lips Kiss Heel, worked in UY Zesty Sock and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circular needle.

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    The Perfect Heel Quest | the Fleegle heel

    Cristina SimionoviciSeptember 7, 202343.3K views

    The fourth in a series of posts that tests five ways to knit a heel on a sock. In this post, we explore the Fleegle Heel, worked in UY Zesty Sock and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circular needle.

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    The Perfect Heel Quest | Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato Heel

    Cristina SimionoviciSeptember 6, 202353.1K views

    The third in a series of posts that tests five ways to knit a heel on a sock. In this post, a toe-up sock using Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato Heel, worked in UY Zesty Sock and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circular needle.

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    The Perfect Heel Quest | knitted socks with wrap and turn short rows heel

    Cristina SimionoviciSeptember 5, 202302.3K views

    The second in a series of posts that tests five ways to knit a heel on a sock. In this post, a toe-up sock with wrap and turn short rows heel, worked in UY Zesty Sock and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circular needle.

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    The Perfect Heel Quest | knitted socks with a heel flap and no gusset

    Cristina SimionoviciSeptember 4, 202322.1K views

    The first in a series of posts that tests five ways to knit a heel on a sock. In this post, a toe-up sock with a heel flap but no gusset, worked in UY Zesty Sock and Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circular needle.

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    Weaving a cover-up (Ruana) perfect for summer fun!

    Cindy O'MalleyAugust 4, 202301.3K views

    Knitting a cool ‘fun in the sun’ tote using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles. Free knitting pattern includes tubular cast-on and instructions for starching the tote.

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    Knitting a tote to match the knitted sun hat

    Cindy O'MalleyAugust 3, 20230898 views

    Knitting a cool ‘fun in the sun’ tote using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles. Free knitting pattern includes tubular cast-on and instructions for starching the tote.

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    Knitting a sun hat that is cool and breezy

    Cindy O'MalleyAugust 2, 202301.2K views

    Coolest knitted hat ever using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles. Free knitting pattern includes tubular cast-on for inserting wire and instructions for starching the hat.

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    Knitting Staghorn Cables for an Envelope Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 12, 2026031 views

    Sue Sindrey knits the upper envelope panel for her pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, working staghorn cables with stockinette, then finishing with ribbing for overlap.

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    Knit Honeycomb Stitch in the Round for a Thula Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 10, 2026038 views

    Knit honeycomb stitch in the round from the center out for a pillow cover using UNIVERSAL YARN Thula in Delphinium, Sue Sindrey shares m1 increases, and cable repeats.

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    Cable Throw Pillow Cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, Honeycomb Stitch

    Sue SindreyFebruary 9, 2026032 views

    Explore UNIVERSAL YARN Thula’s shine and stitch definition with honeycomb and cable swatches as Sue Sindrey designs an envelope-style pillow cover, 18-inch square, in Delphinium.

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    Finishing and Blocking the Cozy Atlas Cardigan

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 16, 2026051 views

    Complete the Cozy Atlas Cardigan with finishing touches like weaving ends, sewing buttons, and blocking. See how Universal Yarn Linear blooms after washing.

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    Knitting Sleeves and a Button Band for the Cozy Atlas Cardigan

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 15, 2026043 views

    Finish the Cozy Atlas Cardigan by knitting roomy sleeves and adding a twisted rib button band. Learn stitch pickup ratios, magic loop tips, and sleeve shaping details.

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    The Cozy Atlas Cardigan Takes Shape with UNIVERSAL YARN Linear

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 14, 2026045 views

    Watch the Cozy Atlas Cardigan take shape as the back and fronts are knitted with Universal Yarn Linear. Shaping tips, helper yarn tracking, and relaxed body knitting.

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    Ready, go, knit! Knitting a Cozy Cardigan with UNIVERSAL YARN Linear

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 13, 2026050 views

    Follow along as a cozy winter cardigan begins using Universal Yarn Linear. Pattern selection, swatch blocking, supplies, and project prep before the first stitches.

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    Knitting for Winter Warmth with UNIVERSAL YARN Linear

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 12, 2026062 views

    Discover Universal Yarn Linear, a marled alpaca merino blend perfect for warm lightweight winter knits. Gauge swatching and needle choices to start a cozy project.

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    Reversible Knitted Christmas Tree Ornament | Uptown DK & Noelle Yarn

    Sue SindreyDecember 7, 2025082 views

    Knit a Christmas Tree reversible ornament using UNIVERSAL YARN Uptown DK and Noelle. Learn how to create day and night versions, add overstitching, and frame it in garter stitch.

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    Reversible Knitted Holiday Word Art Ornament | Uptown DK & Noelle Yarn

    Sue SindreyDecember 6, 2025083 views

    Create a joyful Holiday Word Art ornament featuring JOY and HO HO HO using UNIVERSAL Uptown DK and Noelle. Learn how to knit inlays, add overstitching, and frame the design.

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