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  • Soft Polyester Yarn and Four Free Patterns

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    Seamless Sleeve Join with Crochet Slip Stitch on the Lotus Shrug

    Rose LangleyJuly 16, 20250141 views

    Learn how to create a smooth, secure sleeve join on the Lotus Shrug using a crochet slip stitch. A simple technique for a polished finish with UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation.

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    Knitting the sleeves of the Lotus Shrug | Effortless summer chic!

    Rose LangleyJuly 15, 20250139 views

    Discover how to knit the stylish Lotus Shrug using Universal Yarn Constellation in Hydra. Simple construction with clear steps makes this a perfect warmer-weather knitting project.

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    Knit a lightweight summer shrug with Constellation yarn

    Rose LangleyJuly 14, 20250131 views

    Create a lightweight summer shrug with UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation. Discover yarn details, gauge tips, needle selection, and essential notions for a successful knitting season.

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    Stick, Stitch, Soak: Transforming a Pullover with Sulky Fabri-Solvy

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 8, 20250127 views

    Embellish your knits with ease! Learn how Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy helps add vibrant embroidery to a reimagined pullover—perfect for creative knitwear finishing.

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    Stitches, Stripes & Sulky: Transforming a Pullover with Embroidery

    Carla A. CanonicoJuly 7, 20250130 views

    Follow the creative journey of an experimental knitted pullover, from bold stripes to embroidery on knits using Sulky product—reviving a project with newfound flair!

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    FREE! KNITmuch Magazine Issue 22 Now Available!

    Carla A. CanonicoMay 6, 20250177 views

    Discover vibrant summer knitting projects and prepare for fall projects! Embrace bobble stitches, lace, and versatile yarns. Get tips on double-knitting, cardigan conversion, and more! Happy Knitting!

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    Knitting with UNIVERSAL YARN Tango – A Colorful Knit for Every Season

    Carla A. CanonicoMay 2, 20250195 views

    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!

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    Finishing the Cygnus Top

    Cristina SimionoviciApril 18, 20250147 views

    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.

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    3 tips for achieving a clean finish on the knitted lacy Cygnus Top

    Cristina SimionoviciApril 17, 20250206 views

    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.

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    Starting to knit the Cygnus Top with the finishing in mind | pro tips

    Cristina SimionoviciApril 16, 20250191 views

    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.

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    2 swatches and discussing the seams | knitting the Cygnus Top

    Cristina SimionoviciApril 15, 20250176 views

    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.

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    Discover UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation for sparkling summer knits

    Cristina SimionoviciApril 14, 20250231 views

    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.

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    Knitting with UY Sandcastle: A Luxurious Cotton Blend

    Carla A. CanonicoApril 11, 20250197 views

    Discover the soft, breathable comfort of UNIVERSAL YARN Sandcastle for spring and summer garments, plus free knitting pattern suggestions and essential knitting tips.

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    Knitting with UY Mystical Marl: A Delightful Experience

    Carla A. CanonicoApril 4, 20250213 views

    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!

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    Shimmering Elegance: Knitting with UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 28, 20250198 views

    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…

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    Lazy Daisy Socks blooming with cheerful texture

    Carla A. CanonicoJune 9, 202608 views

    Knit Lazy Daisy Socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice textured floral stitch patterns and classic sock construction in a cheerful, witty design.

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    Final Thoughts on the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl Yarn

    Sarah DawnJune 5, 202606 views

    See the finished Sunshine Throw knit with Universal Yarn Mystical Marl! Sarah Dawn shares her thoughts on yarn substitution, striping, drape, and stash-busting success.

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    How to Weave in Yarn Ends for Striped Knitting Projects

    Sarah DawnJune 4, 202608 views

    Learn the best ways to manage yarn ends in striped knitting projects like the Sunshine Throw using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl, from carrying yarn to weaving ends neatly.

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    Why Lace Knitting Makes Stripes Zigzag in the Sunshine Throw

    Sarah DawnJune 3, 202609 views

    Discover why stripes zigzag in lace knitting! Sarah Dawn explains how lace decreases affect striped fabric while knitting the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl yarn.

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    Making Stripes in a Single Colour Pattern with Mystical Marl Yarn

    Sarah DawnJune 2, 202608 views

    Learn how to stripe a lace blanket using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl. Sarah Dawn shares smart planning tips for color changes, stitch patterns, and stripe sizing.

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    Stash Busting with Mystical Marl Yarn – How to Pick a Pattern?

    Sarah DawnJune 1, 202608 views

    Turn leftover Mystical Marl yarn into a cozy Sunshine Throw! Learn how to choose the right stash-busting blanket pattern and substitute yarn successfully.

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    Knitting Staghorn Cables for an Envelope Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 12, 2026052 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, 2026053 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, 2026048 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, 2026061 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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