Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Issue 342: Happy Wednesday!!

• Posted on 9 April 2024
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in April 2024, knitting inspiration, spring knit, summer tee
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Today was sunny out but since I am usually indoors, I am not sure if it was as windy as yesterday. It's the perfect time to start our spring and summer knits!

Sommerknus by Elsebeth Judith is her summer version of her Knus. Sommerknus is a round yoke sweater worked from the top down with the possibility to adjust the length of the sleeves (short, 3/4 or long sleeves) and the body. The blouse/sweater has an all-over textured pattern.

Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
This sweater is designed to be worn with a positive ease of 7-10cm/2.75-4”.

The finished bust measurement of the sweater
90 (95.5, 106.5, 112, 123, 135) cm/ 35.5 (37.5, 42, 44, 48.5, 53)”

Gauge
10cm x 10cm/4” x 4”: 18 sts over 24 rows/rnds in stockinette stitch and needle 5.0mm/US 8 or the size needed to obtain gauge after blocking.

Materials
4.0mm/US 6, 40cm/16” and 80cm/32” circular needle for rib edges
5.0mm/US 8, 40cm/16” circular needle or double-pointed needles for neck and sleeves
5.0mm/US 8, 80cm/32” circular needle for yoke and body
stitch marker for BOR-M
waste yarn/stitch holders
a tapestry needle

Yarn
The white version is worked with two yarns held together (A+B) while the taupe version is worked with one.
A: 680 (720, 800, 840, 940, 1040) m/743 (787, 874, 918, 1027, 1137) yd
B: same yardage of mohair/silk

Yarn suggestion held single: Sandnes Garn Line or Garnstudio Drops Belle or Sandnes Garn Tynn Line (held double)

Here are some of the Sommerknus knit by us! From the top, left to right:

Patti (@patnelann) wearing her not yet blocked Sommerknus knit using Navia Bummull; Jocelyne (jocblais) is wearing her Sommerknus by knit using Garnstudio Drops Belle; Donna (Donna775) is wearing her Sommerknus knit using Hikoo Cobasi; my (@Sue2Knits) Sommerknus was knit using Sandnes Garn Line;  Sharon (knitsforyou) knit her beautiful Sommerknus holding two yarns together; Jan (mrsjanknits) is wearing her Sommerknus knit using Sandnes Garn Line in Sarin; Margarete is wearing her first Sommerknus knit using Ancient Arts Passion 8 held double with the leftovers from a Koigu Lace Pencil Box;  Margarete knit her second Sommerknus using Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Teacup.

Joni by Natasja Hornby is shown here with the test knit by Dina of The Knitting Place in New York. Joni is a modern interpretation of the quintessential vintage lace blouse. She’s playful and stylish, and easy to dress up or down. She will look just as good with tattered old jeans as with a summer skirt, and take you from day to night all summer long.

Joni is the perfect summer knit. There’s enough soothing stockinette to let your mind wander, but the lovely details (that lace panel!, the rounded hem!) ensure a fun and engaging knitting journey.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}
Finished bust measurements
85 (94.5, 105.5, 115) {125, 136, 145.5, 155} cm / 33.5 (37.25, 41.5, 45.25) {49.25, 53.5, 57.25, 61}”.

The top is designed to have a neat, but comfortable fit, with approx 5 - 7.5 cm / 2 - 3” of positive ease around the bust.
Sample is shown in size 2, with body shaping, and 5 cm / 2” of positive ease.

Yarn
For a fresh summer feeling, a heavy fingering / sports weight plant based yarn like a linen (blend) or cotton (blend) is recommended.

Approx 625 (675, 750, 800) {875, 925, 1000, 1075} m / 685 (740, 820, 875) {955, 1010, 1090, 1175} yards.

Samples shown in Schoppel-Wolle El Linio, 100% linen, 150 meters / 164 yards per 50 g.

Needles
Needle A (for the body)
One 80 cm / 30” circular needle, in size needed to obtain gauge listed.
Suggested needle size: 3.5 mm / US #4.
Needle B (for the neckline and armhole finishing) One 40 cm / 15” needle, and a set of needles for working small circumferences in the round (DPN’s, 1 long circular or 2 short circulars)
Suggested needle size: 3.25 mm / US #3.

Gauge
Measured after blocking.
Ridged Stockinette pattern on Needle A: 21 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4”.

Heidi (hshenry)’s Joni is the perfect summer tee knit in Schoppel-Wolle El Linio.

Jocelyne (jocblais) wishes she made a smaller size for her Joni by Natasja Hornby. She used Sandnes Garn Tynn Line held double.

FOs and WIPs

I have been working on the Renaissance Sweater by Elinor Mortensen. which I decided to knit using Navia Silkiull which is 75% Wool, 25% Silk. On Monday, I separated the sleeves and the body.

The chart is more than half done! Do you love this intricate design as much as I do?

I taught myself to crochet before I taught myself to knit. The last finished crocheted cardi I made was the one for my eldest who was born 40 years ago. I decided to cast on Ariana by Amy Christoffers.

My first granny square took be longest and after I measured for gauge I realized I used CC1 instead of CC2 for round 5.

My first square now has the colours the way I want them. I decided to use Stolen Stitches Nua Worsted which is 60% Merino Wool, 20% Yak, 20% Linen.

I have finished 13 of the 46 granny squares that I need to make. After that, I will need to make 14 half granny triangles and 2 quarter granny triangles.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

My sister Mary sent me the photos for 3 finished projects! This is her first Sommerknus by Elsebeth Judith.

Mary knit a second Sommerknus! Both are knit in Sandnes Garn Line, one in 3021 Beige and one in 1099 Black.

Mary also finished her second Forest Glass by This.Bird.Knits looking very different with the smaller 4.0 mm needles instead of the 5.0 mm used for her first Forest Glass.

She used Estelle Eco Tweed DK and The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light.

Jane finished her 1713-01 Blomsterjakke by Sandnes Garn using Sisu. Unfortunately, she says it turned out too small for her and she is planning to make the next one on her knitting machine instead.

Rosemary (@coolknitsbyrose) finished this beautiful Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart.

Jen (zjewell) finished her stunning Glittering Snowscape Shawl by Stephen West.

UPCOMING EVENT!!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27, 2024 for this year’s Local Yarn Store Day! Local Yarn Store Day is a celebration of local shops around the world!