Hi KnitCrater,

We are loving August's yarn and patterns! The month is winding down and we want to introduce you to this month's designers and patterns. Only a few subscription slots remain -- you can subscribe here!

Meet your August designers!

August Theme: Glass Future

Below you can find more info on the August theme that inspired this group of talented designers, check out photos of the projects that they worked up for you, and check out the colorways for this month!

A fast paced, high technology glimpse of a future shrouded in chrome and glass; a world reflected in buzzing lights and the faint glow of neon. 

If you would like to see the yarns and designs reviewed in video format, check out this video from our very own Community Manager, Aimée Hansen, going over the colorways and giving a great behind-the-scenes look at the inspirations behind the August crate.

August Theme Reveal Video

Now let's meet this month’s
yarns and colorways:

KnitCrate Knit & Crochet Club

This month, we are bringing back a member-favorite: URU.Yarn Cotton Basic! This 100% Organic Pima Cotton yarn has been hand dyed to pool with your knit and crochet projects. There are 275 yds to play with in each 100g DK weight skein. 

Energize Me: Neon

A glowing orchid pink, streaked with white. 

Chill Out: Glazed

Soft periwinkle purples meet up with streaks of white for this calming colorway.

All Natural: Reflection

Soft minty greens swirled with white feel refreshing and clean. 

The Patterns in Knit & Crochet Club for August

Knit Pattern

Bright city lights and skyscraper steel come to life in the Citylines cowldana by Rebecca McKenzie / Raging Purlwind. The woven stitches and eyelet border create fun with pooling from the hand dyed yarn.

Crochet Pattern

Brittany Garber of Knot Bad Britt brings us Verre, a triangular shaped kerchief/scarf that is named after the French term Pâte de Verre, a technique of turning powdered glass into paste. In this end-to-end design, stitches create window panes that look like column after column of skyscraper windows with the light reflecting off the glass as the yarn pools in different shades.

Sock Knit & Crochet Club

The soft and sturdy Audine Wools Superwash Sock fills our sock crates this month with its 80/20 blend of Superwash Merino Wool and Nylon. Each squishy skein gives makers 399 yds of lush, fingering weight yarn for their next pair of socks.

Energize Me: Alert

A vivid red-orange sure to set off your sirens. 

Chill Out: Xenon

A cool, pale blue that brings to mind mirrors and plate glass.

All Natural: Diode

A sparky, electric yellow.

The Patterns in Sock Knit & Crochet Club

Knit Pattern

Feel the glow of reflecting lights of Neon Rays by Ashley Ratnam. Knit from the cuff down with the yarn held doubled, these anklets have columns of garter stitch along the foot in this quick knit sock.

Crochet Pattern

Spiraling columns of stitches remind us of high-rise windows in the Skyscraper socks from ACCROchet by Julie Sarah Desjardins. You'll love the extra plushiness of this textured sock that's worked from the toe-up with an afterthought heel.

Malabrigo Quarterly Club

The reflective glow of light on glass and steel comes to life this quarter on Malabrigo Verano, a DK weight, 100% Pima Cotton yarn. Shades of blue, purple, and gray find themselves mingling with speckles of pink and yellow to create a vibrant summer colorway. Each skein gives you 205 yds for stitching and each member will receive 3 skeins in the Glass Future colorway with their partner club crate.  

Note: Our Malabrigo Quarterly club is sold out, but the patterns are available through the KnitCrate shop and on Ravelry.

The Patterns in LL Yarn Co. Quarterly Retreat Club

Knit Pattern

The Summer Chevrons Bag by Cairo Romaguera combines simple stitching with clever construction for a meshy cotton tote that's as equally perfect for shopping as it is for toting around your yarn. This beginner-friendly pattern is a must-make for knitters of all skill levels, and is great with any hand dyed cotton yarn.

Crochet Pattern

The clean lines and geometric style of modern architecture comes to life in the Nima Table Runner by Sarah Korth / SEK Handmade. With lacy stitch work on each end, the center is flat and even stitches that make placing centerpieces on top easy. Add a stylish flare to your table with this fun, beginner-level pattern.