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    Knitting a feather and fan hat to match the ‘Party Dress’

    Cindy O'MalleyJuly 29, 202103.1K views

    Knitting instructions for a feather and fan hat and flowers to complete the set for a knitted party dress, using Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport in lovely pink colors. Free knitting patterns.

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    Turning a knitted dress from Playtime into Party Time

    Cindy O'MalleyJuly 28, 202102.5K views

    Knitter Cindy O’Malley changes up the yarn and details of the knitting pattern for a party dress, see the changes she’s made using Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport. The awesome buttons make it extraordinary!

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    Knitting some swatches to determine the best needle size for the motifs

    Cindy O'MalleyJuly 27, 202152.9K views

    Experimenting and noting gauge with the anti-pilling Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport in preparation for the upcoming free patterns created for a tea party. Using the Feather and Fan and Herringbone motifs is so much fun!

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    Knitting with Uptown Baby Sport makes projects befitting an Uptown Girl

    Cindy O'MalleyJuly 26, 202102.6K views

    Awesome knitter Cindy O’Malley explains the benefits of knitting with the anti-pilling Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport in preparation for the upcoming free patterns made up for a tea party. Join us!

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    Wool Ease thick and quick makes for a quick knit Mitred Hat!

    Cynthia MacDougallJune 18, 202103.1K views

    Looking for a yarn that knits up quickly for that instant gratification? Here’s a look at Lion Brand yarn Wool Ease Thick & Quick and the Mitered Hat pattern to give it whirl in a jiffy! Free knitting pattern

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    Hue and Me will always knit up great friendship hats

    Cynthia MacDougallJune 17, 202103.8K views

    Knitting 3 toques using Lion Brand Hue + Me yarn. Every color of this yarn has been designed to complement every other color in the Hue + Me line. Check out the free pattern and how it knits up with Hue + Me and its characteristics.

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    Wool Ease yarn makes knitting easy, warm, and timeless

    Cynthia MacDougallJune 16, 202103.4K views

    Looking at the very practical yarn Lion Brand Wool Ease, wool/acrylic blend that has the warmth of wool with the ease and care of acrylic. Check out the characteristics. Also in this post is the free knitting pattern Caramoor Hat using two colors for contrast.

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    Sweet Striped Hat is so perfect knit up in Feels Like Butta yarn

    Cynthia MacDougallJune 15, 202103K views

    Looking at the ultra-soft of Lion Brand yarns, hence the name, Feels Like Butta yarn and its characteristics and why it’s perfect for babies and toddlers. Also in this post is the free knitting pattern Sweet Striped Hat using two colors for contrast.

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    Caramoor Hat is so perfect knit up in Mandala Baby yarn

    Cynthia MacDougallJune 14, 202103.2K views

    Looking at the newest member of the Mandala family of yarns, Lion Brand Mandala Baby yarn and its characteristics. Also in this post is the free knitting pattern Caramoor using two colors for contrast.

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    Crochet zipper join: an elegant finish to knitted blankets

    Cindy O'MalleyMay 28, 202103.4K views

    Finishing instructions for soft and luxurious knit blankets ‘Favorite Things’ using Rozetti Yarns Nymph. The stitch definition and colors of Nymph are beautiful, and the color matching of the Zipper joins, with the 2-color Sand Stitch border looks great. Free knitting pattern.

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    Knitting 4 more of my favorite stitch motifs – Part II

    Cindy O'MalleyMay 27, 202103.6K views

    Here’s the second set of instructions for making a super soft and luxurious knit blanket using Rozetti Yarns Nymph. This set includes 4 more knit stitch patterns: Horseshoe Stitch, Trellis Stitch (R and L) and Gingham Stitch. Free knitting pattern.

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    Knitting 4 of my favorite stitch motifs – Part I

    Cindy O'MalleyMay 26, 202102.9K views

    First set of instructions for making a super soft and luxurious knit blanket using Rozetti Yarns Nymph. This set includes 4 knit stitch patterns: Waffle Stitch, Checkerboard Lace, Eyelet Stitch and Faux Cable Stitch. Free knitting pattern.

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    Knitting swatch squares with Nymph over different pattern motifs

    Cindy O'MalleyMay 25, 202102.6K views

    Rozetti Yarns Nymph is a delicious yarn to knit with. See what Cindy has to say about the upcoming free knitting project using these 3 knit stitch pattern swatches. You don’t want to miss this free knitting pattern.

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    The magical qualities of Nymph make for some great summer knitting

    Cindy O'MalleyMay 24, 202102.8K views

    Grab a cup of your favorite drink, Cindy O’Malley gives us an overview of Rozetti Yarns Nymph. See its characteristics, properties, and care instructions. Nymph is soft to the touch, but also soft in its color palettes.

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    FREE! KNITmuch Magazine Issue 12 Now Available!

    Carla A. CanonicoMay 7, 202102.3K views

    Here’s Issue 12 of KNITmuch Magazine and it’s filled with knitting tutorials, yarn reviews & free knitting patterns of every flavor!

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    Knitting Staghorn Cables for an Envelope Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 12, 2026035 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, 2026040 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, 2026034 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, 2026044 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, 2026049 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, 2026055 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, 2026065 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, 2025086 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, 2025087 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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