Our featured pattern for the Winter Crochet and Read Along is Crystalline, which was designed by Carolyn Currier. When asked about this design, Carolyn said, “Crystalline is a top-down crescent shawl worked in thirteen colors, each surrendering to the next — the way light changes in winter, imperceptibly until it isn’t. Starting in the silver half-light of a winter in progress, moving through the deep grey of frozen ground and out through sunset reds, warm gold and earth, before arriving, finally, at the cold blues where the story began.”

“The crescent shape drapes beautifully over the shoulders, wrapping you in winter like an embrace you didn’t know you needed. Snowflake stitches are scattered through the fabric. There is a particular kind of love that knows it cannot hold on, but recognizes that things do not end, they only change.”

This is an Intermediate level pattern that is perfect for crocheters who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include: ch, sc, hdc, dc, tr, FPdc, BPdc, sl st, working in flo and blo, and other special stitches. The pattern includes written instructions and a schematic and comes with a video tutorial.

Crystalline is crocheted with our divine Allure Fingering yarn, which is made from 100% Mulberry Silk. There is truly nothing quite like working with pure silk! It has a naturally cool, fluid feel in your hands, a luminous glow that seems to catch the light from every angle, and a drape that moves like water. Silk is both strong and elegant, creating fabric that feels sumptuous against the skin and wears beautifully over time. Every stitch feels refined, special, and quietly luxurious, turning even the simplest project into something extraordinary.

The sample shown here was crocheted with one Northern Wild Hues Allure Fingering Kit [218 yds/200 m per skein (2,834 yds / 2,600 m per 13-skein kit)]. The colors were used in the following order: A) Snowbound Twilight, B) Held by Snow, C) Winter’s Breath, D) Birch Ghost, E) Breath Between Worlds, F) Moon Over Alaska, G) Silent Forest, H) Born of Winter, I) Tracks in the Snow, J) Unspoken Longing, K) Child of Snow, L) The Wild Girl, and M) Frozen Riverbed. Gauge is important in this pattern. Please take the time to work a blocked gauge swatch, as you may run out of yarn otherwise.

We made a video in which I show how to crochet all the special stitches used in this pattern and share more about our 2026 Winter Crochet and Read Along event. Take a look to learn all about it!

Our Winter Crochet and Read Along event is being hosted solely on Ravelry. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up! I hope you’ll join us and get in on all the fun! Download Crystalline today, and let me know in the comments below if you plan to join us for this fun event!

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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 #10, we used Clear Night 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

Skating was designed by Anne Robinson. When asked about this pattern, Anne said, “Knit with two strands of Yak Silk Lace yarn held together, Skating is a lush, warm blanket with exquisite drape. I drew inspiration for this design from lyrics in Joni Mitchell’s song River. The lyric says, ”I wish I had a river I could skate away on.” Diagonal lines of seed stitch mimic skate tracings on a frozen river. This design lends itself to using several colors of yarn and allowing them to blend one into the next. A slim seed stitch border surrounds the main body of the blanket. This is a perfect beginner project or an excellent easier project for the more experienced knitter. The pattern is easily memorized, making it a perfect on-the-go project!”

This Adventurous Beginner level pattern is for knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Skills/ concepts include knit, purl, cast on, bind off, following a pattern repeat within a larger repeat, and color changes. The pattern includes written instructions only.

Skating is knit with our luscious Yak Silk Lace yarn. When yak is combined with silk, you get an amazingly soft, lustrous, silky, saturated yarn that is impossible to ignore. Yak Silk Lace is a sumptuous, 2-ply blend of 50% ultra-soft yak down fiber and 50% lustrous silk. It’s buttery, creamy to the touch, and shimmery with dreamlike softness. Colors dyed onto this yarn base are rich, saturated, and bold. Perfect for sensual, soft shawls, scarves, baby clothes, socks, hats, and whatever you desire! Hold it double for projects requiring a thicker yarn. Projects made with Yak Silk Lace will be adored and treasured for years on end, and it’s loaded with yardage with 680 yds/630 m per skein.

Our sample was made with one Harmony Hues Yak Silk Lace Kit (680 yds/630 m per skein; 3,400 yds/ 3,150 m per kit).

Download Skating today! I hope you LOVE it! Let me know in the comments below what you think about this lovely blanket.

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

Transmutation was designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre. When asked about her debut pattern for Expression Fiber Arts, she said, “There are some pieces that seem to change the very element of the yarn you used to make them. Cosmic Confetti Fingering, with its multicolored flecks of tweed and captivating sparkles, already lends itself to making magic no matter what you do. But, when it’s stitched up with the undulating ripples found in this sweater, it’s transformative.”

This is an Intermediate level pattern that is perfect for crocheters who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include Front Post Treble stitches, garment construction, seaming, and blocking. The pattern contains written and charted instructions along with a schematic and comes with a video tutorial.

Transmutation is crocheted with our delightful Cosmic Confetti Fingering yarn, which is pure magic in a skein. Whimsical, squishy, and bursting with playful, tweedy flecks and a touch of sparkle, this yarn is like a party for your needles and hooks. Made from a luxurious 4-ply blend of 92% dreamy Merino Wool and 8% Polyester, it’s irresistibly soft and ready to bring your projects to life. The colors on this base? Absolutely out-of-this-world stunning! Each one is a little universe of happiness and beauty. Perfect for when your projects deserve that extra sprinkle of joy and wow!

The pattern is offered in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), which correspond to finished bust sizes of 30.5 (34.5, 38, 43, 46.5) (50.5, 54, 59, 62.5)” / 77.5 (88, 96.5, 109, 118) (128, 137, 150, 159) cm. The sample shown here is a size S and is modeled on a 34″ (86 cm) bust with 0.5″ (1.25 cm) of positive ease.

You’ll need approximately 1,380 (1,576, 1,757, 2,011, 2,205) (2,428, 2,635, 2,919, 3,139) yards or 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins of Cosmic Confetti Fingering, depending on the size you make. Our sample was crocheted with Poison Hemlock Cosmic Confetti Fingering.

We made a video tutorial showing how to work the Granite Stitch and crochet ribbing, along with tips to ensure your crochet sweater fits perfectly. Take a look!

Download Transmutation today! I hope you LOVE it!! Let me know in the comments below what color you’ll use to make your new pullover!

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XOXOXO  Chandi

Imogene was designed by Jane Vanselous. When asked about the inspiration for this pattern, she said, “Imogene is a generously sized, casual vest. Knit with bulky yarn, this vest knits up fairly quickly. Combinations of knit and purl stitches form textural interest, while also keeping it appropriate for an adventurous beginner. The vest is designed to fall just below the high hip. It may easily be lengthened or shortened to a cropped style.”

“Construction begins with the front and back ribbed hem, knit flat. These are then joined, and the vest is knit in the round to the armholes. Binding off at the underarm allows for the front and back to be knit flat to the shoulders. The shoulders are then joined using a three-needle bind off. The stitch pattern used at the armhole edges creates a neat rolled edge, so that the addition of the neckband is all that is required to finish the vest.”

This is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level pattern that is perfect for knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Concepts include basic garment construction, working in the round and flat, working in pattern stitch, and finishing and blocking techniques. This pattern includes written instructions only, as well as a schematic.

Imogene is knitted with our snuggly Buttery Bulky yarn. Soft, squishy, and delightfully bouncy, this yarn is made from 100% Superwash Superfine Merino Wool. No itch, no scratch, just pure, cuddly comfort! Each plump, two-ply strand blooms into stitches that are full, cozy, and beautifully defined, like tiny pillows of warmth nestled together. Buttery Bulky works up quickly into snuggly sweaters, chunky scarves, and wrap-me-up blankets that feel like the toastiest hug. Each squishable skein offers 120 yds/110 m of soft, cloud-like bliss to keep your hands and heart warm all season long.

Imogene is available in 10 sizes, which correspond to finished bust measurements of 34.5 (36.5, 41, 43.5) (48, 52.5, 57) (59.5, 64, 68.5)” / 87.5 (92.5, 104, 110.5) (122, 133.5, 145) (151, 162.5, 174) cm. The vest is designed to be worn with 5 – 7” (13 – 18 cm) positive ease, so choose a finished bust size that is 5 – 7” (13 – 18 cm) larger than your actual bust measurement. Both samples were shortened by 1” and are shown in Size 3 with 6” positive ease.

The Full-Length Version shown here was made with Mayan Gold Buttery Bulky, and the Cropped Version was made with Nutmeg Buttery Bulky. You will need 3 – 8 skeins of Buttery Bulky yarn, depending on the size you select and which version you knit.

Check out this video to learn more about this beautiful vest and why it’s sometimes okay to be a “selfish maker.” Take a look!

Download Imogene today. I hope you LOVE it! Let me know in the comments below what color you’ll use to knit your new vest!

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XOXOXO  Chandi

Here is our OCTOBER 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 the first thing you ever knitted or crocheted?”

NOTES:

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

• Last month’s giveaway winner is Joni Walker – Congrats!

• Worldwide entries welcome.

• Winner will be chosen at random in early NOVEMBER 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: 16 Creative Fingering, 7 Buttery Worsted, 6 Resilient Sock, and 6 Tranquil Worsted.

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

Sister was designed by Anne Robinson. When asked about her pattern, she said, “Sister is a rectangular, cabled piece that can be worn as either a shawl or scarf. It is accented by a beautifully textured bramble stitch, and the main body features giant cables bookending a central XO cable. Designer Anne Robinson was inspired by one of her favorite vocalists Karen Carpenter. Karen’s rich, silky voice is interpreted in the deep chestnut color of EFA’s elegant Beacon DK yarn base. Anne said, ‘Karen’s voice brings with it a sense of nostalgia to me, and that is reflected in the cozy stitch patterns and the way the finished piece wraps around the body.’ This is the perfect knit for anyone who enjoys texture and cables.”

This Intermediate level pattern is for knitters who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include cables, special stitches, and reading charts. The pattern includes written and charted instructions. You will need to be able to read charts to knit this pattern.

Sister is knitted with our beautiful Beacon DK yarn, which is a dreamy delight that’s spun from 25% Baby Camel, 25% Mulberry Silk, and 50% Lyocell. The result is a luminous yarn with irresistible shimmer and buttery softness you’ll fall in love with from the very first stitch. Each skein features a smooth, 8-ply construction, which creates strength, amazing stitch definition, and flowing drape that feels divine. Beacon DK is a perfect choice for silky soft garments or any project where you want the fabric to move with grace.

Our sample was made with four skeins of Mulled Apple Cider Beacon DK (250 yds/228 m per skein) and used approximately 925 yds / 846 m total.

We made a video showing how to work the Bramble Stitch, which is featured in this pattern. Take a look!

Download Sister today! I hope you LOVE it! Let me know in the comments below what color you’ll use to knit your new shawl.

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

Sombras was designed by Debi Maige. When asked about this pattern, Debi said, “Sombras or ‘shadows’ can certainly be a scary thing under the wrong circumstances, but in the right circumstances, shadows can create some of the most beautiful visions I can think of…a dew drop in a dark corner of the garden catching a lone sunbeam suddenly becomes a diamond in the gloom. This fun garment is worked seamlessly in the round, beginning at the bottom ribbing and moving into shadow mosaic knitting, before being split for the front and back and worked flat until the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind off. The sleeves are picked up at the armholes and worked top down, and the neckband is the final touch.”

This Intermediate to Advanced level pattern is for the adventurous knitter who loves to tackle something a bit more complicated. Skills/concepts include chart reading, mosaic knitting, decreasing, short rows, and garment sizing. The pattern includes written and charted instructions, as well as a schematic.

Sombras is knit with our beautifully shimmering Luster Sport yarn, which is soft, squishy, luminous, and just so lovely in your hands. This scrumptious yarn is a blend of 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Lyocell, a plant fiber that gives the yarn a silky glow without the silk price tag. The shine is absolutely stunning, and the drape is beautiful for shawls, wraps, garments, accessories, and so much more. Each full-sized skein includes 395 yds/361 m, and our Luster Sport Minis include approximately 175 yds/160 m per 50-gram skein.

Sombras is available in nine sizes ranging from XS – 5XL, which correspond to finished bust measurements of 34.5 – 68.25″  (87.5 – 173.5 cm). The sweater is designed to be worn with 2 – 4” (5 – 10 cm) of positive ease. Our sample was made with Bella Luster Sport for the main color and the Cornucopia Hues Luster Sport Mini Kit for the contrasting colors.

You’ll need approximately 720 (800, 880, 968) (1,217, 1,434, 1,606) (1,790, 2,047) yds / 658 (732, 805, 885) (1,113, 1,311, 1,469) (1,637, 1,872) m of the main color and 198 yds / 181 m EACH of 12 contrasting colors. One 12-skein Luster Sport Mini kit includes enough yardage for any of the nine sizes.

Click here to watch a video showing how to knit using the Continental knitting style. Take a look!

Download Sombras today! I hope you LOVE it!! Let me know in the comments below what you think about this week’s lovely sweater!

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XOXOXO  Chandi

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 #9, we used Yvonne Dahlia 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 364 yds/334 m per 95-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. 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

The Continuity socks were designed by Becca Leith. When asked about the inspiration for this design, Becca said, “Continuity is a sock pattern that showcases the constant flow within two different kinds of cables, braided and one-directional. Most cables use the same stitches to flow in different directions. This represents how we go through life. Even though we do so many different things and circumstances change throughout our lives, we are still the same person and use our past experiences to dictate our future.”

“The Continuity socks are intended to be worn at mid-calf length and feature a German Twisted Cast On, a 2 x 2 ribbed cuff, and a contrasting color for the cuff, heel, and toe. A thick, braided cable runs down the top-center of the sock with smaller, one-directional cables on both sides. The cables go the whole length of the socks from the cuff to the toe. The cable pattern is charted, not written, so you will need to be able to read charts to knit this pattern.”

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 German Twisted Cast On, grafting, decrease stitches, using DPNs, simple cables, picking up stitches, and reading charts. You will need to be able to read charts to knit this pattern.

The Continuity 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 Continuity socks are available in five US women’s sizes: XS (S, M) (L, XL), which correspond to foot circumferences of 6 (7, 8) (9, 10)” / 15 (18, 20) (23, 25) cm when measured at the ball of the foot and blocked. The sample shown here was knitted with Freedom Flight Sincere Sock and Chalk Sincere Sock yarn, and you’ll need one skein of each color for all sizes.

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

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