Friday, June 16, 2023, Issue 301: Happy Friday! What's on your needles?

• Posted on 16 June 2023
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in June, June 2023, KAL, knit-along, summer knit, summer tee
• 0

Summer is not quite officially here but I hope you are making use of cottons, cotton blends and linens or fingering weight yarns for some summer knits to wear!

Joji Locatelli has two new patterns out, this Sotti Il Sole and Solare that were designed with Italy in mind. Get 30% off on both patterns if you purchase them at the same time. This summer shawl captures the essence of leisurely days and balmy evenings, offering a graceful accessory for warm weather. 

In the realm of simplicity, true beauty resides…
As I envisioned this shawl, I found myself strolling along ancient streets and sun-drenched terraces, adorned in the elegance of a modest sundress and savoring the delicate effervescence of prosecco.
In those moments, all I needed was this understated shawl, gracefully draped across my shoulders, embracing the essence of carefree wanderings.

Sotto il Sole follows a traditional path. Its central spine serves as a foundation, growing with each right-side row as stitches multiply along both edges and either side of the spine.
Evoke the spirit of timeless elegance as you embark on this knitting journey, where simplicity intertwines with timeless tradition.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
825 yards 754 m of fingering weight yarn.
635 yards 580 m in color 1 (2 skeins)
190 yards 174 m in color 2 (1 skein)
Needles: US 6 4 mm needles.
Other notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking pins or wires.

GAUGE
17 st and 38 rows to 4” (10cm) in garter st on US 6 4 mm needles after blocking.

YARN SUGGESTIONS: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, Leo & Roxy MCS

The Parasol Tee by Heidi Kirrmaier is her newest pattern. Use the code SUNNY until June 21, 2023 MST to get 20% off.

This 3 colour T-shirt is knit seamlessly from the top down. It has a round neck and slightly dropped shoulders. Short rows are knit at the shoulders on both front and back.

Yarn:
Any DK yarn that works at the pattern gauge may be used.

Yardage:

MC = main colour / CC1 = thin stripe / CC2 = wide stripe

XXS - 435 / 45 / 130
XS - 490 / 50 / 140
S1 - 550 / 50 / 150
S2 - 600 / 55 / 165
M1 - 625 / 60 / 200
M2 - 685 / 65 / 210
L - 740 / 65 / 220
XL - 820 / 70 / 240
2X - 875 / 75 / 250
3X - 955 / 80 / 300
4X - 1050 / 85 / 315
5X - 1120 / 85 / 325
6X - 1225 / 95 / 355

 

Jenny (OJenny) was one the test knitters and I love her colourful version inspired by the colours on the box of Old El Paso taco shells!

Yarn Suggestions: Berroco Remix Light, Juniper Moon Zooey

Samantha Guerin’s Pampas Tee is her go-to basic summer top. Save 15% with the code PAMPAS15 until midnight June 21, 2023.

An airy lace yoke and wide I-Cord trimmed neckline keep this tee breathable. Top down construction is easily modified to create the perfect look just for you.

Yarn
703 (791, 879, 967) 1054, 1142, 1230 {1318,1406} yds / 643 (724, 804, 885) 964, 1045, 1125 {1206, 1286} meters of a similar fingering weight yarn

Additional yardage required if lengthening yoke, body and/or sleeves.

The left and right fronts are finished and I am working on the upper back on my Serkinet by Kate Davies Designs. This twisted-stitch cardigan is given a dramatic silhouette with its puffed sleeves and a cropped length. In old Scots, a serkinet is a bodice or jerkin.

This pattern has actually been much easier to knit than it looks!

I have one more row to go on my first lace chart repeat of several on my Lemon Spritz by Marie Green for the Olive Knits 4 day KAL starting June 30th.

I have the last clue still to do on my The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira for her MKAL 12.

I shouldn’t be casting on another project but I liked the look of this when I saw this post on Instagram by Tukuwool so much I applied for and will be test knitting the Aallokko sweater in Tukuwool DK for Tiina.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Kay (83krobbins) finished her Three Season Cardigan by Wool & Pine.

Mary Ellen (MadCrocheter) still needs to add the buttons but she has finished this Jump for Joy Hoodie a free pattern by Universal Yarn.

These are Carolyn’s newest finished Julie Williams - Little Cotton Rabbits projects, another Bunny and a Fox!

Sandi finished her newest gnome Gnifty, from The More You Gnome by Sarah Schira with a smaller nose and no feet so he wouldn’t topple over!

Sandi test knit this super cute Sproutz Seedling using a heavier than callled for yarn.

Sandi (sandima) knit this Autumn Woods Hat by Kiki Geiger using her own hand spun.

Jan (mrsjanknits) finished this Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West for the comfort/prayer shawl ministry at her church. Yarn is Berroco Remix Light.

Paulette (psknitting50) finished this Northallerton by Rachel Coopey from Coop Knits Toasty Volume One, knit using Schoppel Wolle Edition 3, hand spun and leftover sock yarn.

Paulette (psknitting50) also finished this Featherheid by Felicity Ford from the book Milarrochy Heids by Kate Davies. For a totally unique look, she used a navy based self-striping Zauberball as her main colour.

Cathy (MCatherineL) crocheted this bigger than she expected Wednesday Addams.

If you had looked for Knit in Public Day posts from me…All of us forgot to take pictures, remembered as some were leaving and then forgot again! I drew for the prizes above late as well!

Debbie (swifty849) won the first draw of Koigu Collector Colours Macarons and Wood Shed as well as Solid Stitch Lines sock recipe pattern.

Libby ((lmudrack) won the second draw for a Katrinkles Stitch Marker Set.

Summer Classes have been posted to the shop! Don’t miss out, check the dates and register soon!

Happy Friday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!