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Free Pattern: Pirouette Scarf

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pirouette scarfI really like the look of lace, but I am neither the sort of person who has the time to knit a big, fancy lace project nor the sort of person who would wear such a thing if I did knit it. Instead, I much prefer projects that use eyelets and lace in interesting ways that aren’t too time consuming to knit.

That’s why I like this week’s featured pattern from Classic Elite Yarns, the Pirouette Scarf (link is to a PDF). This scarf features panels of eyelets separated by bands of stockinette, making for an easier, warmer and less-fussy lace scarf. The yarn is a blend of mohair, bamboo and nylon, which makes it fuzzy, drapey and just a little shiny. This one would be great for gift knitting or to make for yourself!

[Photo by Classic Elite Yarns.]

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  1. I’m with you. I like to knit but I prefer a pattern that doesn’t take too awfully long or is very complicated.

    This scarf looks perfect to fit the softer but not all girlie-girl side of me. Thanks for sharing.

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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]