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!
UNIVERSAL YARN Constellation skeins, showcasing their subtle shimmer.
This enchanting yarn features a captivating chainette construction, blending softness with a touch of sparkle. Comprising 66% organic cotton, 32% polyamide, and 2% metallic fiber, Constellation offers an airy feel with enhanced strength and elasticity, ensuring your creations maintain their shape over time. Classified as a light (DK) weight yarn, it knits up beautifully on US 5-7 [3.75-4.5mm] needles, achieving a gauge of 20-22 stitches and 26-28 rows over 4”.
Constellation’s breathable organic cotton content is ideal for spring and summer garments. The subtle shimmer from the metallic fibers adds a touch of elegance, making it perfect for lightweight tops, shawls, and accessories that transition effortlessly from day to evening wear. Imagine a breezy evening by the beach, wrapped in a glistening shawl that captures the last rays of the setting sun.
For those eager to cast on, here are two free patterns that showcase Constellation’s versatility.
The Cygnus Top by Afifa Sayeed is an airy sleeveless sweater featuring a lace pattern, perfect for layering over a bandeau or camisole in warmer weather or a long-sleeve top as the seasons change. This intermediate-level pattern offers a stylish addition to any wardrobe.
The airy and elegant Cygnus Top is perfect for layering in any season.
The Cygnus Top by Afifa Sayeed is an airy sleeveless sweater featuring a lace pattern, perfect for layering over a bandeau or camisole in warmer weather or a long-sleeve top as the seasons change. This intermediate-level pattern offers a stylish addition to any wardrobe.
The Cygnus Top stands out with its elegant lace pattern, allowing knitters to refine their lacework skills while creating a stylish and versatile garment.
Before starting this project, knitting a swatch and checking for gauge and drape is essential. This practice ensures that your finished piece will have the desired fit and feel, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments before embarking on the project.
Delilah is a lightweight and lacy shawl that is perfect for summer. Designed by Aubrey Busek using Fibra Natura Flax, it will look airy and celestial knit up with Constellation yarn. All the colors in the Constellation palette will look terrific for this shawl, but it will look even more airy and light in Andromeda, Cassiopeia, and Hydra colors.
The Delilah shawl will be airy and light for summer, knit up in Constellation yarn.
Constellation brings a touch of celestial beauty to your knitting projects. Its blend of organic cotton and shimmering fibers offers both comfort and elegance. Happy knitting!
