Hot Days and Cool Free Patterns

I so missed blogging yesterday due to one of those sinus/migraine, stifling hot days. I'm recovering and ready for some free cool patterns.  Since most of the country is hot and getting hotter I thought it would be a good day for some cool patterns to get us thinking lower temps. Grab your hooks and needles and dive into the clear, cool free pattern pool.

Crochet this beautiful OpenWorkWrap designed by Lisa Gentry and this fun Urban Jungle Slouchie Beanie by Vickie Howell.  Both free at Caron International.

Knit a Que Sera Cardigan designed by Kirsten Kapur for Knitty.com

Crochet an Essential Jacket, South Beach Washcloth Set, or Market Bag from LionBrand.

Knit these fun and colorful  Easy Family Slippers from PolarKnit.com on dpn's or straight needles.

Try knitting the Heaven Snuggle Knit Baby Blanket from NobleKnits.com for baby.

Are you smitten?  Knit up this Smitten pattern designed by Julie Weisenberger at CocoKnits.com or
Maybe you'd like to try this Fear of Commitment Cowl, also designed by Julie Weisenberger.

Splish, Splash, Splunk!  Enjoy your cool free patterns.
Marg (thinking of clear blue water and icey drinks)

Did I mention free?

Tuesday is a great day to celebrate free holiday patterns! It's still early enough in the week to get creative and accomplish your "me" time with some knitting and crochet. Oh, and did you notice I said free (and fabulous).

Come on, let's get started.

First off ... I adore Cocoknits and the wonderful patterns and Knitter's Block.
Check out their Holiday Freebies section. The Simple Slouchy Hat is one of my favs.

Try some last minute knit and crochet tree and package ornament patterns from LionBrand Newsletter. Listen to YarnCraft#55 for gift ideas that will inspire and motivate your crafty side.

Knit Picks has unique free holiday patterns from Grumpy The Lump of Coal to a sweet Snowmen pattern and more to amuse you and get you out of grumpus mode.

Skip on over to JellyYarns for free Crochet Jelly Glow-in-the-dark Holiday Mini Ornaments Patterns and let the fun begin!

Well I sure hope I had you at "free" or else you just missed out on some really super duper cool holiday patterns!

Marg (embracing the spirit of the holidays)

Pattern Roundup Panic in the house of the wakeful knitstress!

Pumpkin from Dave's garden last fall.

Last night I was in a frenzy to match yarn ordered with the correct free pattern download. Somehow during the move, the yarn and patterns got separated. Yikes, imagine my panic when I couldn't exactly remember which was which! This sent me into a tailspin late last night on the computer searching my pattern file and the internet. Whew! Success at last - all is good in the world of the wakeful knitties, now. I came across some good patterns in my wild search that are not only free, but perfect projects for a holiday weekend or a brisk Fall day. I hope your nights are filled with peaceful knitting and crochet and days filled with the promise of new Fall projects...Marg (loving the Fall air and sun)


New free patterns for Fall...

Hats from LionBrand to Knit or Crochet

Fall River Scarf

Scarves and more scarves

Paint the Town Scarf from Vanna White and Glitzy Accent Scarf

Feel Good Beanie from Vickie Howell for a wonderful cause http://www.landsend.com/lp/feelgood/

Everyday Wrap designed by the fabulous Julie Weisenberger at CocoKnits.

GOOD KNIT GOODIES ARE WORTH WAITIING FOR

SOMETHING NEW FOR YOU THIS MORNING FROM COCO KNITS...

THE NEW LARGE KNITTER'S BLOCK IS IN TOWN! IF YOU LOVED THE ORIGINAL KNITTER'S BLOCK THAN THIS WILL KNOCK YOUR KNITTED SOCKS OFF!

LARGER FOR BIGGER AND BETTER BLOCKING AND ALL TOGETHER IN A NEW BLUE TOTE FOR CONVENIENCE. THERE ARE 18 BLOCKING TILES IN ALL. SO IF YOU'RE A FAN OF THE KNITTER'S BLOCK AND COCO KNITS PLEASE STOP BY AND TAKE A LOOK.

YOU CAN PREORDER - A NEW SHIPMENT DATE IS AUGUST 11TH.
I USE MINE ALL THE TIME AND WAS SO GLAD TO SEE THEM OFFER THE ADDITIONAL TILES FOR LARGER PROJECTS. IT IS AN INVESTMENT, BUT WELL WORTH IT. THE TILES ARE VERY DURABLE AND A TUTORIAL IS OFFERED ON THE SITE. THIS ITEM IS A GEM FOR ALL KNITTERS - NO MORE BLOCKING WORRIES SO YOU'RE FREE TO ENJOY YOUR PROJECTS - YAY!


REMEMBER TO KNIT OR CROCHET TODAY!


Marg

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