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Mmmmm… Marina Merino…

Marina yarn - Manos del Uruguay | frecklesandpurls.com

Sometimes, when designing a new pattern, the pattern idea comes first and then the search for the right yarn begins. And other times, like now, a beautiful skein of yarn arrives and the work to create the perfect pattern for it begins. I received a skein of Manos del Uruguay’s Marina yarn and immediately started the task of […]

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Fall knitting

Hiro Pullover | frecklesandpurls.com

Well, it’s finally October. Which means it’s supposedly Fall. I say “supposedly” because the high temperature here today was 91º! Even though the weather isn’t playing along, I am definitely planning my Fall knitting. Hopefully the weather will catch up to me soon! As I’ve mentioned about a million times on this blog, Fall is my absolute favorite […]

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Pebble Brook

Pebble Brook pattern by Allison LoCicero | frecklesandpurls.com

My newest cowl pattern, Pebble Brook, is now available! For this pattern, I was inspired by the colors of the rocks and the flow of the water in a mountain stream. Pebble Brook uses slipped-stitch cables to highlight the color changes in variegated yarns and give this cowl a sense of movement. It is knit in the […]

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Introducing Ripplerock

Ripplerock pattern by Allison LoCicero | frecklesandpurls.com

The Winter 2015 issue of Twist Collective came out last week, and I am thrilled to have my newest shawl pattern in it! Ripplerock is a large, cozy shawl perfect for snuggling into on cold days.The body has a solid all-over diamond pattern that provides both interest and warmth and is knitted down and out […]

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