Marea- Test Pattern for Blackthorne & Free


UPDATE: Pattern has been released and is available here https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marea-hat

This is my first test for Blackthorne & Free and I couldn't be more excited!

Sandi, owner of Blackthorne & Free, had posted an image of Marea in a facebook group. It was love at first sight. I just had to knit it! Thankfully, she wasn't stingy with her newest pattern and allowed me to test it for her!

I adore the simple texture of the waves!  This is a great pattern for learning cable knitting.  It is a simple intro to the skill and produces a gorgeous finished product. You don't have to be scared of cables! Give this a try!

Also, I appreciate the use of readily available yarns! This is done in Lion Brand's Wool Ease Thick & Quick. I love the feel of this acrylic based yarn. It is soft and has just a touch of fuzz!  There are tons of color options and I genuinely enjoyed looking through them all! This is their "Spice" shade. It features a mixture of rustic burn orange and brick red. Perfect for the changing of seasons!

Marea, per Sandi's own words, was inspired by the waves of the ocean.  I can certainly see this in the pattern!  It is so much fun! You guys are going to love knitting this one! I just know it!  Marea is a very QUICK knit! It took me longer to choose the color than to actually knit this!!!

You can find this designer on IG: @blackthorne_and_free
Please feel free to contact her for a more accurate date of the pattern release.  I will update the blog once I know it that it has been published.
"Spice" by Lion Brand























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