Basically you can knit with thick and thin yarn at any gauge, but you’ll need to experiment a little to see how the yarn behaves for you on different needle sizes and on the tension you usually apply to yarn. Each knitter’s feeding tension (how much yarn is fed to…
A perfect yarn for the in-between seasons of spring and fall, Bamboo Bloom is a lovely textured fiber that lends itself to garments and accessories that have a shabby-chic look. I’d like to introduce you to this thick and thin yarn and highlight its inner beauty and qualities. Bamboo Bloom…
Enter now for your chance to win this new giveaway! This week’s prize: 2 skeins of Bamboo Bloom, a set of 5.5mm single point needles and a bottle of Soak laundry care! Universal Yarns Bamboo Bloom is a fun thick and thin yarn with great colors to choose from. A…
Happy Friday! Red Heart’s Baby Lace Cardigan knit in Soft Baby Steps is too adorable to pass by. This little cardigan has a small lace panel in the front on either side of the button band. That, paired with the soft shine of this yarn, gives it a tiny bit…
One of my favorite things about knitting is pairing colors together, so the Toddler Blanket in two colors of Red Heart’s Comfort Sport immediately caught my eye. The photo on the website is done in two different tones of blue, but I’m all over this thinking in complementary and contrasting…
Add color to your needles with UNIVERSAL YARN Tango! Soft, breathable, and textured—perfect for scarves, cardigans, and all-season knits. Free knitting patterns included!
Discover smart finishing tips for the Cygnus Top using UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation. Learn to manage yarn transitions, adjust fit, and style your handmade lace top with ease.
Attach lace panels, bind off with style, and add the garter band to the Cygnus Top. See this post for tips for clean joins using circular needles and crocheted slip stitch seams; UY Constellation.
Learn how to start knitting the Cygnus Top pattern using smart techniques, such as provisional cast-on, lifelines, and knitting panels together, for a perfect finish with UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation.
In this post, Cristina Simionovici knits up two swatches and ponders two different ways of seaming up the Cygnus Top. Getting to knit this lacy, breezy layer for spring or summer weather will be a lot of fun.
The first post in a series about knitting the Cygnus Top, a summer project using UY Constellation in the Orion colorway. Discover tips, patterns, and helpful tools.
Discover the soft, breathable comfort of UNIVERSAL YARN Sandcastle for spring and summer garments, plus free knitting pattern suggestions and essential knitting tips.
Discover the beauty of knitting with UNIVERSAL YARN Mystical Marl—an aran-weight yarn perfect for cozy projects. Explore two free patterns designed just for this marled yarn!
I hope you had a chance to check out the characteristics and color palette of UY Bella Tweed in my last post. This week, I invite you to discover the magic of UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation—a yarn that brings the allure of the night sky to your knitting projects! This enchanting…
Discover UNIVERSAL YARN Bella Tweed, a breathable, eco-friendly cotton yarn! Try it with two free knitting patterns: the Gansey Shawl & Palomar tank—perfect for spring & summer!