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  • Soft Polyester Yarn and Four Free Patterns

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    Getting to know UNIVERSAL YARN Bella Tweed – A Cozy Knit for All Seasons

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 21, 20250198 views

    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!

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    FREE! KNITmuch Magazine Issue 21 Now Available!

    Carla A. CanonicoFebruary 9, 20250198 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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    Finishing the Streamline Pullover: funnel neck + stretchy bind-off TIPS

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 31, 20250259 views

    Complete your knitted Streamline Pullover with a stylish funnel neck, a stretchy bind-off, and outfit ideas. Learn how this luxurious alpaca-merino yarn enhances your knitwear!

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    Knitting the Streamline Pullover | sleeve details

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 30, 20250240 views

    Explore the sleeve design details of the Streamline Pullover knitting pattern in luxurious UNIVERSAL YARN Fawning. Learn shaping and stitch techniques for knitting the sleeves.

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    Knitting the Streamline Pullover | short rows shaping, knit, and purls

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 29, 20250216 views

    Discover the elegant details of the Streamline Pullover, knit in UNIVERSAL YARN Fawning. Follow along as I shape the hem, connect pieces, and enjoy this luxurious knit!

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    Knitting the Streamline Pullover with UY Fawning – A Pattern Review

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 28, 20250204 views

    Explore the Streamline Pullover pattern with the luxurious UY Fawning! Follow along as I swatch, select needles, and start knitting this elegant, top-down pullover.

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    Knitting Luxury | a soft and elegant sweater with UY Fawning

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 27, 20250227 views

    Discover the luxurious UNIVERSAL YARN Fawning! Follow along as I knit a dreamy sweater with this soft alpaca-merino blend using Knitter’s Pride Lantern Moon needles.

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    Quick Winter Knit: trendy hood pattern with UY Bamboo Bloom

    Cristina SimionoviciDecember 6, 20240322 views

    Knit this trendy winter hood with our easy pattern using UNIVERSAL YARN Bamboo Bloom Handpaint. Perfect for a stylish gift or cozy accessory this season. Free knitting pattern included.

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    Doubling up Bamboo Bloom Handpaint strands for knitting a cozier hat

    Cristina SimionoviciDecember 5, 20240296 views

    When I first started swatching the thick and thin UNIVERSAL YARN Bamboo Bloom Handpaint, I expected the fabric to look chunkier. While experimenting with different stitches, I wanted a chunkier fabric to emphasize this yarn’s rustic, artisanal look. Yesterday, I knitted a hat that was simple and quick to make…

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    Simple knitted hat in garter stitch | UY Bamboo Bloom Handpaint

    Cristina SimionoviciDecember 4, 20240327 views

    Knit a cozy garter stitch hat with UNIVERSAL YARN Bamboo Bloom Handpaint. This simple hat knit sideways in garter stitch is perfect for holiday gifting and highlights the yarn’s artistic texture.

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    The Accordion Cowl | UY Bamboo Bloom Handpaint

    Cristina SimionoviciDecember 3, 20240316 views

    Discover the Accordion Cowl knitting pattern using UY Bamboo Bloom Handpaint. This quick project, perfect for holiday gifts, highlights the yarn’s unique texture and sheen.

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    Knitting mittens with thick and thin yarn | UY Bamboo Bloom Handpaint

    Cristina SimionoviciDecember 2, 20240312 views

    Explore the beauty of knitting with thick and thin yarns in this tutorial using UNIVERSAL YARN Bamboo Bloom Handpaint. Perfect for mittens, discover tips and free patterns today!

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    Incorporating a high contrast color yarn with UY Cobblestone

    Cindy O'MalleyNovember 22, 20240309 views

    Create a stunning woven wrap using FIBRA NATURA Cobblestone yarn with a contrasting color. Learn how to weave for balanced color distribution and eye-catching designs.

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    How to avoid unwanted color pooling in your sweater projects

    Cindy O'MalleyNovember 21, 20240313 views

    Learn how to avoid unwanted color pooling in your knitted sweaters. Cindy O’Malley shares tips using FIBRA NATURA Cobblestone yarn for smoother, more balanced results.

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    A knitting project that embraces the color pooling

    Cindy O'MalleyNovember 20, 20240358 views

    Learn how to embrace or manage color pooling in variegated yarns with Cindy O’Malley’s Cloverdale Cowl tutorial, featuring FIBRA NATURA Cobblestone and textured stitch patterns.

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    Lazy Daisy Socks blooming with cheerful texture

    Carla A. CanonicoJune 9, 202609 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, 202609 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, 2026010 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, 2026054 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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