Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Issue 394: Happy Wednesday! What is on your needles?

• Posted on 14 May 2025
• By Sue
• Posted in knitting inspiration, May 2025, spring knitting, summer tee
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This morning was grey and dreary looking so it is hard to tell if it warm outside but while the mornings and evenings have been relatively cool, the afternoons have been quite warm. Have you been wearing your summer tees and are you ready to make another?

Summer tees and tank tops...what is not to love?

The Twist Loop Top by Other Loops is worked top-down in rib stitch. First, the shoulders are worked individually with increases toward the neck. The 2 shoulder panels are joined to form a front panel by casting on stitches at the front. The front panel is worked back and forth with cables and increasing for armholes. The back shoulders are worked individually with increases toward the neck. The 2 back shoulder panels are joined to form the back panel by casting on stitches at the back of the neck. The back panel is then worked back and forth in rib stitch with increases for armholes. The front and back panels are then joined, and the body is worked in the round in rib stitch and front cable pattern.

Stitches are picked up from the neck opening and worked in rib stitch; the neck hem is folded double and knitted down. Finally, stitches are picked up from the armhole and closed with an I-cord edge.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

The sizes correspond to a personal chest width of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) cm / approx. 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.5 (43.5-47.25) inches.

Measurements
Finished chest_ 72 (78) 84 (90) 96 (102) cm / approx. 28.25 (30.75) 33 (35.5) 37.75 (40) inches.

Length_ 51 (52) 53 (54) 55 (56) cm / approx. 20 (20.5) 20.75 (21.25) 21.5 (22) inches.

The top has a negative ease of approx. 7-15 cm / 2.75-6 inches, and you should choose a size that has a finished chest measurement 7-15 cm / approx. 2.75-6 inches smaller than your body measurement.

Materials
720 (720) 900 (900) 1080 (1080) m of fingering weight yarn

Recommended Needles
3.00 mm (US 2.5) circular needle (60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches) and 2.50 mm (US 1.5) circular needle (40 cm / 16 inches)

Gauge
32 sts x 42 rows/rounds of rib stitch (k3, p2) on needle size 3.00 mm (US 2.5) = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches after washing and blocking.

Suggested Yarn
BC Garn Bio Balance, Sandnes Garn Tynn Line, Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock

The Relax Tee by Aimee Sher is a wardrobe staple, and features compound raglan construction for a lovely fit, as well as two different sleeve lengths. Rippling garter ridges flow across this lovely top for an extra touch of visual and textural interest.

Worked top down, this is a satisfying knit, and the pattern comes with a raglan tracker so you are guided through the compound raglan. Your finished tee will be easy to wear and style, and has a delightful fit due to the compound raglan shaping and optional bust darts.

We love the short sleeve version for summer. The long sleeve version is perfect for showing off hand dyed yarn in non-superwash format, or with any other non-superwash fingering weight yarn.

The Relax Tee features gentle A-line shaping (optional) in the body that flows to a little more circumference to accommodate hips. A generous crew neck is featured with plenty of back and forth shaping so that it is comfortable for warmer weather.

Download full schematics and pattern preview.

Sizes
A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit actual upper bust measurements of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm.

Finished chest circumference: 33.25 (37.25, 41.25, 45.25) (49.25, 53.25, 57.25) (61.25, 65.25, 69.25)” / 83 (93, 103, 113) (123, 133, 143) (153, 163, 173) cm.

Choose a size based on your upper bust measurement. This pattern was graded with an intended ease of -1” to 5” / -2.5 cm to 12.5 cm at the full bust and at high hips, and 3” / 7.5 cm positive ease at the upper arm.

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows/rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch knit flat and in the round on Needle A; 2x2 rib knit in the round on Needle B.

Yardage

Short Sleeves
830 (920, 1020, 1110) (1200, 1300, 1400) (1530, 1630, 1740) yards / 760 (850, 930, 1010) (1100, 1190, 1280) (1400, 1490, 1590) meters of fingering weight yarn.

Long Sleeves
1180 (1270, 1400, 1500) (1610, 1730, 1830) (1980, 2100, 2230) yards / 1080 (1160, 1280, 1370) (1470, 1580, 1680) (1810, 1920, 2040) meters of fingering weight yarn.

For bust darts, see “Bust Darts (Appendix)” on page 10 for additional yardage. For lengthening/shortening and other mods, please see “Modifications” on page 5.

Recommended Needles
Main Fabric - 3.50 mm (US 4) circular needles in 24” / 60 cm, 32-60” / 80-150 cm (to match body circumference), and DPN’s

Ribbing - 3.25 mm (US 3) circular needles in 32-60” / 80-150 cm (to match hip circumference), and DPN’s.

Neckband - 2.75 mm (US 2)

circular needles in 16” / 40 cm. Use a size that supports the neckband with structure without creating any cinching or gathering.

For DPN’s, you may use any method or needle style for knitting in small circumferences, such as magic loop or small circulars.

Yarn Selection
We chose a springy yarn with lots of recovery, such as merino, in a fingering weight. For a different look, you may consider using a plant-based blend or a silk blend.

Gist Yarns Sero Silk Noil, Ancient Arts Socknado, Koigu KPM or KPPPM

Joji loves traveling. It fuels her heart and it fills her up with creative ideas and inspiration. She often thinks that if she wasn’t able to travel, she’d lose her drive, her will to create. She often travels with her family or friends, but sometimes she will fly solo. It is good to be in peace with one’s heart. 

Traveling Solo by Joji Locatelli is a shawl designed for a single skein of yarn, traveling solo towards the destination to become something else… perhaps your next travel companion?

The construction of this crescent shaped shawl is really easy: it is worked flat from the top down, with increases at the beginning and at the end of each RS row.

Finished Measurements
Approx. 60¾“ 152 cm from side to side and 13½” 34 cm from top to bottom at deepest point (after blocking).

Materials
approx. 400 yards 366m of fingering weight yarn.
Needles: US 6 4 mm needles.
Other notions: Tapestry needle, a split ring st marker or similar, blocking pins or wires.

Gauge
16 sts and 48 rows to 4” 10cm in garter st on 4.00 mm (US 6) needles after blocking.

Suggested Yarn
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, Hedgehog Fibres Sock, Malabrigo Sock, Hikoo Madrona

It's getting to be that special time of year again where we try our darndest to knit a hat, start to finish, in one long weekend for the DRK Spring KAL Challenge hosted in my Ravelry group! This special KAL started 8 years ago on a whim, with my very first iteration of the Harlow hat!

She had been wanting a brimmed Harlow for years, and I finally perfected it! Harlow Flip is totally reversible, with the brim matching the side it’s folded to thanks to syncopated brioche. Two hats for the price of one??

Join in for the 8th Annual DRK May KAL Challenge!! Find all the details here!

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

Finished Measurements Circumference
Circumference - 12.75 (14.5, 16, 17.5, 19.25)”/32.5 (37, 40.5, 44.5, 49) cm

Height (with brim folded) - 7.5 (7.75, 8.75, 9.25, 9.25)”/19 (19.5, 22, 23.5, 23.5) cm

Yarn Requirements
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

Worsted Weight in 2 colors - approx. 90 (103, 135, 148, 161) yds/82 (94, 123, 135, 147) m of each color

Suggested Needles
3.50 mm (US 4) - 16”/40 cm circular (or DPNs or a longer circular for Magic Loop for the smallest size)
3.75 mm (US 5) - 16”/40 cm circular
3.75 mm (US 5) - DPNs (or a longer circular for Magic Loop)
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, go down one size for brim.)

Gauge
20 sts & 28 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over 2-color brioche stitch in the round using larger needle, after blocking

Suggested Yarn
Kelbourne Woolens Scout, Schoppel Wolle Edition 3, Malabrigo Rios or Dos Tierras

FOs and WIPs

On Sunday morning, this was my progress on my Geddy Yee by Tanis Lavallee. Next, I picked up and knit one sleeve.

Monday morning, I picked up and worked the ribbing for the second sleeve and then I spent most of the day in the ER waiting to get my left knee looked at and to get an xray. Something happened to my knee the week of LYS Day when it became hard to put weight on my leg after sitting for even a few minutes. On Saturday, it felt like something else popped. While there waiting, I picked up and finished the neckband. After that, I went back to the body which I had put on hold to knit the sleeves and neckband. I am now almost finished the ribbing!

The ER nurse practitioner said the xrays didn't appear to show a break but thinks it is a meniscus tear but said an MRI through my family doctor might show more. In the meantime, I need a knee brace and I am using the crutches that I bought after I broke my leg 10 years ago.

Please come right in when you are here to minimize my having to go up and down the stairs too often!

I tried it on yesterday to double check the fit!

I like it! It's fun and colourful and I hope to get to wear it often.

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) is wearing the beautiful Vaughan by Dario Tubiana - RossoCardinale that she had blocking last week.

Debbie knit it using Rowan Felted Tweed.

Carol (knittoatea) is wearing her Port Jacket by Ozetta : Hailey Smedley that she knit using Istex Lettlopi.

Carol (knittoatea) added embroidery to the left side of her Calidez Vest by Jenjoyce Design knit using Istex Alafosslopi.

Arlette (arlumizu) finished the cozy Sophie Hood by PetiteKnit that she knit using Berroco Vintage held double with Lang Yarns Mille Colori Superkid.

Emma (emmlapprte) finished this pair of Basic Sock No. 4: The German Short-Row Heel by Summer Lee.

Emma (emmlaporte) finished this pair of Colorblocked Ribbed Socks by Summer Lee using Queensland Collection Perth.

Rebecca modified the Nightshift by Andrea Mowry to square it up to make it a baby blanket for an upcoming grandchild.

Rebecca knit it using Noro Kakigori in Sakai and Noro Uchiwa (no longer available) in Kusatsu.

UPCOMING CLASS

Are you interested in trying your hand at weaving? In this introductory 1 day workshop, you will weave your own scarf!! Register today for Sunday, May 25 - 10 am to 4 pm.

You will learn how to warping your heddle loom, basic weaving methods and finishing techniques. Students will weave on looms provided by Sue2Knits or you can use your own. The yarn practically does all the work. Pick two colors of Berroco Sesame, warp with one and weave with the other, and see the beautiful scarf emerge.