The Foxtrot socks were designed by Pam Meek. When asked about this design, Pam said, “My daughter loves ballroom dancing. She loves dancing everything from the classic Foxtrot to the spicy Paso Doble. It is important for her to keep her legs and ankles warm while warming up and practicing, so leg warmers are ideal for this purpose. This sock pattern was adapted with love from a leg warmer pattern I made for her.”

This Intermediate level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include sock construction, chart reading, lace stitches, and Kitchener stitch.

The Foxtrot socks are knitted with our luxurious Crema Sock yarn, which is a dreamy blend of 70% Superwash Merino Wool and 30% Mulberry Silk. This base takes the dye incredibly well, which results in fabulous, hand-dyed shades. Crema Sock is a 4-ply yarn that is bouncy and long-lasting, as well as soft and squishy. With gorgeous drape, excellent structure, a soft hand, and a subtle glow, this yarn is lovely for socks, shawls, sweaters, accessories, blankets, baby items, and so much more! Truly, this yarn has it all with 350 yds/320 m per skein!

The Foxtrot socks come in three sizes S (M, L), which correspond to approximate leg circumferences of 7” (7.5”, 8”) when blocked and un-stretched. All sizes are approximately 6” long from the cuff bottom to the top of heel flap, and the leg length is adjustable.

The sample socks shown here were knitted with Endearing Emerald Crema Sock. You’ll need one to two skeins of Crema Sock to knit these socks, depending on whether any modifications are made.

The pattern includes written and charted instructions. You must know how to read a chart to knit this pattern.

Download the Foxtrot socks today! I hope you LOVE them! Let me know in the comments below what color you’ll use to knit your socks.

I appreciate you reading, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

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XOXOXO  Chandi

Smoulder was designed by Kayla Baldwin. When asked about her design, Kayla said, “Simple, seamless, and fun to knit, this top-down cardigan is perfect for newer knitters and experienced makers alike. Smoulder looks beautiful knitted in one color or many and was designed to let special yarns shine, like Dragon Lore with its rich, firelit tones that shift and gleam.”

“You’ll work the body in one piece, and then pick up stitches for the collar at the end — no seaming required. Optional buttonholes give you even more ways to personalize. Pick two, three, or even six of your favorite colors, cast on, and enjoy a cozy, easy-to-knit cardigan that’s all your own.”

This Intermediate level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills include reading a pattern, garment construction and shaping, working increases and decreases, knitting colorwork stripes both flat and in the round, and picking up stitches for the sleeves and neckband. This pattern includes written instructions and a schematic and comes with a video tutorial.

Smoulder was knit with our luxurious Wishglow Sport yarn, which is a heavenly, delectable blend of 50% Superwash Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) and 50% Mulberry Silk that’s unbelievably soft with a dreamy, shimmering glow. Light and airy, this yarn is perfect for flowing shawls, super soft garments, silky accessories, and more! This two-ply yarn has 364 yds/334 m per 100-gram skein. A joy to work with and wear! Supple and shining with beautiful stitch definition!

The pattern is offered in sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)(4XL, 5XL), which correspond to bust sizes of 32 (36, 40, 46) (50, 55, 60) (65, 70)’’ / 81 (91, 102, 117) (127, 140, 152) (165, 178) cm. This sweater is designed to be worn with 2” (5 cm) of positive ease. The sample shown here used five colors and is shown in size Small on a 34” bust with 2” positive ease, a length of 16” from underarm, and sleeves that measure 17” from underarm.

You’ll need 3 – 8 skeins of Wishglow Sport yarn, depending on the size you select and the number of stripes you include. See the yardage breakdown on page 8 of the pattern for more details. If you wish to make the body or sleeves longer, you will need additional yarn. The sample shown here was knitted with colors: A) Fuchsia Glow, B) Burnt Gold, C) Dragon Lore, D) Coconut Cream, and E) Enigmatic.

Vivaldi was designed by Johanna Huck. When asked about this pattern, Johanna said, “Embark on a 12-month knitting adventure with the Vivaldi MKAL, where each month’s clue evokes a specific stage of the day or one of the four seasons. The project begins with a foundation that establishes a strong, textured panel, structurally linking to subsequent clues. Your journey will explore a diverse range of knitting techniques, alternating between delicate lacework and rich, dimensional texture using a shifting palette of hues. As the year progresses, you’ll encounter motifs representing the crispness of winter, the freshness of spring, the warmth of summer, and the deep texture of autumn. The entire project culminates in a final geometric piece before all sections are united and crowned with a decorative final border, completing this yearlong masterpiece.”

This pattern is an Intermediate level design and is for knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Concepts include working to gauge, knitting in the round, cable knitting, eyelet lace, placing beads, adding lifelines, mosaic knitting, reading charts, special stitches, color changes, and applied border.

To knit Vivaldi, you will need 12 different colored skeins of our luxurious, beautifully soft Oasis Camel Silk DK yarn or an equivalent amount of yarn/yardage in another DK-weight yarn. For Clue #5, we used Look Within Oasis Camel Silk DK.

Each month, we’ll let you know which color we used for that clue, but you can also create your own color combination. We DO recommend that you choose colors with a good amount of contrast among them, and knit Vivaldi with at least two different colors.

Our elegant, long-wearing Oasis Camel Silk DK yarn is the stuff that dreams are made of! This luscious 4-ply yarn blends exotic, sultry camel fiber with shimmering mulberry silk to create something truly magical. The result? A silky, supple yarn that glides through your hands and brings unmatched softness, strength, and that irresistible silken glow. Each skein offers 251 yds (230 m) of luxury, perfect for shawls, wraps, sweaters, scarves, and heirloom-worthy accessories you’ll treasure for years.

We are also having a yearlong contest for this pattern with prizes! And they’re going to be bigger and better than ever with both monthly prizes and HUGE grand prizes! The Mystery Knit Along event is being hosted solely on Ravelry. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up for the MKAL. I hope you’ll join us to get in on all the fun!

I appreciate you reading this far, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Bertha was designed by Emma Butram. When asked about her pattern, Emma said, “My great-grandmother was named Bertha, and she excelled at making pretty things to decorate her home with whatever supplies were handy. Even during the Depression and World War II when times were difficult, she still managed to keep her family warm and her home pretty with her handcrafted doilies, blankets, and clothes. In honor of her, I designed this Granny Square blanket, which uses six different block designs that all work together to create a snuggly throw blanket. The blocks are based on stitches from 200 Crochet Blocks by Jan Eaton.”

Arcoiris was designed by Johanna Huck. When asked about this pattern, Johanna said, “Embark on a 12-month crochet adventure as you craft the Arcoiris MCAL. Arcoiris, the Spanish word for “rainbow,” perfectly describes this project’s journey through a continuous spectrum of hues, representing all the colors of the rainbow. The process begins with a foundation of bold texture, structurally linked to the next clue via a unique, two-color transition section. Your journey will take you through a diverse range of stitchwork, exploring both delicate lacework and rich, dimensional texture. Midway, the construction shifts to a new panel that introduces ornate, flowing designs before building to deep, autumnal texture. Finally, the project culminates with a dimensional, geometric piece worked in the round before the three sections are united and crowned with a final embellishment.”

This pattern is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level design and is for crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Concepts include working to gauge, color changes, reading charts, special stitches, seaming, and blocking.

To crochet Arcoiris, you will need 12 different colored skeins of our dreamy soft Wishglow Sport yarn or an equivalent amount of yarn/yardage in another sport-weight yarn. For Clue #5, we used Pink Cosmos Wishglow Sport yarn.

Each month, we’ll let you know which color we used for that clue, but you can also create your own color combination. We DO recommend that you choose colors with a good amount of contrast among them, and crochet Arcoiris with at least two different colors.

Wishglow Sport is a heavenly, delectable blend of 50% Superwash Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) and 50% Mulberry Silk that’s unbelievably soft with a dreamy, shimmering glow. Light and airy, this yarn is perfect for flowing shawls, super soft garments, silky accessories, and more! This two-ply yarn has 383 yds/350 m per 100-gram skein. A joy to work with and wear! Supple and shining with beautiful stitch definition!

We’re also having a yearlong contest for this pattern with prizes! And they’re going to be bigger and better than ever with both monthly prizes and HUGE grand prizes! The Mystery Crochet Along event is being hosted solely on Ravelry. This year, I’m not planning to release a new YouTube video for each monthly clue. However, you can still find all the support you need and get your questions answered on the Ravelry discussion thread. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up for the MCAL. I hope you’ll join us to get in on all the fun!

I appreciate you reading this far, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Here is our MAY 2026 yarn giveaway! 

I hope you enjoy this month’s hand-dyed yarn giveaway, and if you want to go ahead and get entered, check out the instructions below.  ↓

TO ENTER, click here.

Also comment below, and let me know… What’s your favorite part of the making process: choosing colors, the stitching, the texture, the finished piece, or something else?

NOTES:

•You will also receive a $10 voucher to our shop just for entering!

•Last month’s giveaway winner is Amanda Damour – Congrats!

•Worldwide entries welcome.

•Winner will be chosen at random in early JUNE and announced in the next giveaway.

•You must still be subscribed to our email list at the end of the month to be eligible to win.

Yarns included in this giveaway: 9 Sincere Sock, 9 Enduring Worsted, 9 Creative Fingering, 9 Dewy DK, 9 Resilient Sock, and 9 CashSilk Sock.

I hope you enjoy this month’s giveaway!

Remember to soak up THIS day! Know you are held and loved and guided!

~Chandi

www.expressionfiberarts.com

Our featured pattern for the Summer Knit and Read Along is Palimpsest, which was designed by Carolyn Currier. When asked about this design, Carolyn said, “Palimpsest is a richly textured wrap inspired by stories layered one upon another, where nothing is ever truly erased. Panels of moss stitch and gently shifting cables unfold like pages in an ancient manuscript, revealing subtle structural changes across the fabric. Beginning in deep, contemplative purple, the colors gradually rise through embered reds and honeyed golds before softening into tranquil blues and teals, like emerging from shadow into open light. The dense, cozy fabric creates warmth and grounding, giving weight to the evolving design. Cables cross and shift at deliberate intervals, marking moments of transition within the larger whole. Both meditative and architectural, Palimpsest invites you to knit your own layered narrative into every stitch. Wrap yourself in it, and carry the sense of depth, memory, and quiet discovery wherever you go.”

This is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level pattern and is for knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Skills include knit, purl, and moving stitches to a cable needle. The pattern includes written and charted instructions and comes with a video tutorial.

Palimpsest is knit with our Starless Sea Collection, which was inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s enchanting tale of hidden worlds, timeless stories, and the mysterious threads that connect past, present, and possibility. The yarn colors in this collection are like opening a secret door and stepping into another story.

The Palimpsest shawl is knit with our shimmering Luster Worsted yarn, which is a blend of 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Lyocell, a plant fiber that provides the glow of silk without the price. Super soft and smooth with a shine that is out-of-this-world stunning! Luster Worsted has 200 yds/183 m per skein.

The sample shown here was knitted with one The Starless Sea Hues Luster Worsted Kit and used approximately 1,305 yds / 1,193 m total (Colors A – I: 145 yds / 132.5 m each). This nine-skein kit gathers the entire palette of the Starless Sea Collection into one enchanting set, where honeyed warmth, shadowy blues, mossy greens, and storybook neutrals weave together like chapters in a secret tale waiting to unfold in your stitches. The colors were used in the following order: A) Labyrinth, B) Drowned City, C) Dripping Honey, D) The Owl King, E) Mirabel’s Constellations, F) Fate and Time, G) Painted Doors, H) Harbor of Stories, and I) The Infinite Library.

We made a video in which I demonstrate the special stitches featured in this pattern and share more about our The Starless Sea Knit and Read Along.

The Jonquil socks were designed by Kayla Baldwin. When asked about the inspiration for this design, Kayla said, “Let your feet bloom in style with the Jonquil Socks! This delightfully simple, lace knit sock features an all-over eyelet pattern that looks like a field of delicate flowers. The easy-to-master lace knitting pattern is formed with basic stitches, including knit, yarn over, and knit two together. Knit these socks in subtle solids or variegated yarns, and watch the sweet, floral motifs bloom. Both beginner sock knitters and experienced knitters will love creating this delicate design.”

This Intermediate level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting socks and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include the ability to follow charts or written instructions and work decreases and yarn over increases.

The Jonquil socks are knitted with our Sincere Sock yarn, which is a delightfully soft, fingering-weight treasure that feels like a gentle hug in your hands. Spun from a scrumptious blend of 75% Superwash Merino Wool and 25% Nylon, this yarn offers that perfect balance of cozy softness and lasting durability. No scratchiness, no fuss, just pure comfort! It’s machine-washable (although we always recommend hand-washing your projects), and the way it soaks up color? Absolutely gorgeous! The shades are vibrant, rich, and radiant. With a 3-ply construction for lovely stitch definition and cloud-like squish, this yarn is a dream to work with. Each skein gives you 437 yds/400 m to play with and is perfect for anything your heart can dream up!

The Jonquil socks come in three US women’s sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, which correspond to finished foot circumferences of 7 (8, 9)” / 18 (20.5, 23) cm. The sample shown here was knitted with our Early Light Sincere Sock yarn. You’ll need one skein of Sincere Sock yarn to knit any of the three sizes of the Jonquil socks or approximately 204 (246, 300) yds / 187 (225, 275) m total.

The pattern includes written instructions, as well as a chart. The instructions are written for DPNs, but can easily be made using Magic Loop, small circulars, or your preferred needle style for knitting in the round.

Download the Jonquil socks today! I hope you LOVE them! Let me know in the comments below what color you’ll use to knit your socks.

I appreciate you reading, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Our featured pattern for the Summer Crochet and Read Along is Passage, which was designed by Carolyn Currier. When asked about this design, Carolyn said, “Passage is a light, flowing shawl inspired by doors, thresholds, and the quiet moment when one space becomes another. The shawl’s open lace center invites the eye to wander and is framed by Jacob’s Ladder cables that rise like architectural columns along the edges. Midway through the shawl, the inner cables separate, travel inward, and cross before returning to the borders — forming twin gothic arches that meet at the center. Beginning in tranquil blues and teals, the hues deepen through honeyed golds and burnished reds before settling into a moody, contemplative purple, like stepping from open air through torchlit arches into the hush of an inner hall. The drape is fluid and airy and shifts gently with movement. Approachable for adventurous beginners yet layered with thoughtful detail, Passage balances openness and structure. Each stitch marks a crossing, an invitation to step forward.”

This is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level pattern and is for those who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Stitches/skills include single crochet, double crochet, and other special stitches. The pattern includes written and charted instructions and comes with a video tutorial.

Passage is crocheted with our new Starless Sea Collection, which was inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s enchanting tale of hidden worlds, timeless stories, and the mysterious threads that connect past, present, and possibility. The yarn colors in this collection are like opening a secret door and stepping into another story.

The Passage shawl is crocheted with our shimmering Luster Worsted yarn, which is a blend of 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Lyocell, a plant fiber that provides the glow of silk without the price. Super soft and smooth with a shine that is out-of-this-world stunning! Luster Worsted has 200 yds/183 m per skein.

The sample shown here was crocheted with one The Starless Sea Hues Luster Worsted Kit and used approximately 1,550 yds/1,417 m total [Colors A – H: 170 yds/155.5 m each and Color I: 190 yds/174 m]. This nine-skein kit gathers the entire palette of the Starless Sea Collection into one enchanting set, where honeyed warmth, shadowy blues, mossy greens, and storybook neutrals weave together like chapters in a secret tale waiting to unfold in your stitches. The colors were used in the following order: A) The Infinite Library, B) Harbor of Stories, C) Painted Doors, D) Fate and Time, E) Mirabel’s Constellations, F) The Owl King, G) Dripping Honey, H) Drowned City, and I) Labyrinth.

We made a video in which I demonstrate the special stitches featured in this pattern and share more about our The Starless Sea Crochet and Read Along.