Beanie Bag Free Patterns
When warm weather and cold drinks collide, who doesn't need an extra coaster? Heather Boyd and Ann Wicker designed a duo of charming coasters using the absorbent yarns from this month's bag!
Knitters will practice their hand at Emily Ocker's circular cast on, and crocheters will master working in a flat round to accomplish these adorable little liners that will keep drips off the furniture and smiles on your faces!
You can click on the images to download the patterns, or get them here:
Knitted Coasters .PDF file
Crocheted Coasters .PDF file
Beanie Bag Education
Need a quick refresher on working in the round? Become the champ of coaster-making with these helpful tips!
Yarns and Project Ideas
Fibra Natura Flax has all the lightweight loveliness of 100% linen - while it feels quite starchy at first, it softens with handling and use, much like fine paper does.
But through it all, flax stays light, cool, and moisture-wicking to keep you comfortable in hot weather!
Just take a look at some of the things you can make with it:
Berroco Mykonos blends linen, nylon, and cotton in a silky-smooth wrapped-core yarn that's utterly unique!
It's nearly weightless and maintains a cool sheen, making it perfect for eye-catching shawls and tanks. Dress it up or down, wear it all summer long!
Here are some pretty pattern ideas to use it well:
Classic Elite Firefly mixes linen with viscose from bamboo for gorgeous sheen and drape, with just a touch of slubby texture from the unique spinning process.
Summer tanks and even dresses come out lightweight, durable, and lovely!
Try it in one of these beautiful options:
Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK strikes the perfect warm-weather fiber balance with bamboo for softness and a touch of wool for structure!
Perfect for baby garments, it will keep baby at just the right temperature no matter the climate, and the smooth, multi-ply strands hold shape and texture well.
Give it a whirl in one of these patterns:
We just plain love Soak Wash. Soak is a rinse-free wool wash, meaning you can wet block or hand wash your hand knit and crochet items by simply soaking them in a water and Soak solution, then lay them out to dry! There's no extra rinsing required and no soapy residue once your handmades are dry!
Not only does Soak make blocking and hand washing easy, we love the light scents it comes in (in addition to scentless), the way it relaxes fibers to really let lace and stitch work shine, and helps to clean out debris in more rustic yarns.
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