Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Issue 349: Happy Wednesday! What is on your needles?

• Posted on 28 May 2024
• By Susan Wong-Tsang
• Posted in KAL, knitting inspiration, May 2024, summer knit, summer tee
• 0

This week's crazy wet, grey and humid weather was not at all what I expected! Let's hope we have a great weekend ahead of us where we can take advantage of it to spend it outdoors enjoying some sun while sitting and knitting or spending some time gardening.

Do you love summer tees and tank tops?

A classic V-neck is always flattering! Roll Over the Top by Hinterm Stein is a classic V-neck with 3 shaping options. The simple rolled edges and the loose fit make this top an uncomplicated summer basic.

Roll over the Top is knit seamlessly from the top down; the pattern is easy and does not require too much concentration. Perfect for hot days!
All edgings are worked as you go, which means no annoying finishing work!

3 Options: straight, moderate A-line or more hip width

SIZES
XS – S – M – L – XL – 2XL – 3XL – 4XL
Bust width (finished top) / Oberweite: 81-89-96-104-113-123-132-144 cm
/ 32.5-35.5-38.5-41.25-45.25-53-57.5”
(Options for in-between-sizes (+2-4cm/.5-1”) or additional hip width) #sizeinclusive

YARN
Any yarn matching the gauge, sport- or DK weight (approx. 100-120m /110-135yds per 50g), best in a drapey material like linen, silk, rayon
Sample was knit in BC Garn Allino (cotton+linen) 125m/50g in size M with moderate A-line

590-645-700-755-825-895-965-1050m /
650-710-770-830-910-985-1060-1155yds

Differences in gauge and yarn choice may affect the yarn requirements.

NEEDLES
3.50-4.00 mm (US 5-6) circular needles or size needed for gauge, 80-100cm/32-40

GAUGE
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Ela (pallasathena23) knit her Roll Over the Top using Malabrigo Finito. I don't carry Finito but Malabrigo Sock and Ultimate Sock will give the same look and feel.

It doesn’t take a genius to know the most beautiful yarns are best showcased with a simple pattern. A Study in Pink by Melanie Berg, named for a Sherlock Holmes mystery, is a lovely lace shirt or sweater worked seamlessly from the top down with a touch of lace at the yoke and hem.

It’s the perfect knit for a prized hand-dyed yarn.

SIZES
Measurements given are for the finished garment. Designed to fit with 4 - 6” [10 - 15 cm] of positive ease at the bust, less for larger sizes. Photos show size 2 on a 38” / 96.5 cm bust model.
(40, 42.75, 45.25) (48) (50.75, 53.25, 56)“ / (100, 106.5, 113.5) (120) (126.5, 133.5, 140) cm at bust

YARDAGE
(938, 1025, 1117) (1170) (1240, 1306, 1376) yds / (856, 936, 1020) (1068) (1132, 1192, 1256) m

NEEDLES
3.00 mm (US 2.5) circular needles or size needed for gauge

GAUGE
30 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, blocked

Jen (zjewell)’s Study in Pink knit using Leo and Roxy MCN.

SUGGESTED YARN:
Leo & Roxy MCS Sock or Lichen and Lace 80/20 Sock)

FOs and WIPs

There were so many ends to sew in! In this photo, most of them have been sewn in!

I finished my Ariana by Amy Christoffers! Looking at it, I wish had put in more buttonholes. I don't like them so far apart and even though they are spaced with the same number of stitches in between, they look unevenly spaced. Not sure but I will probably undo the bind off and frog back to redo the buttonholes. 

I am very happy with the fit except for the sleeves which are longer after blocking than before.

I am also happy that I decided to eliminate the batwing part of the pattern under the arms.

I used Stolen Stitches Nua Worsted, a blend of merino, yak, and linen. Nua is non-superwash, which creates a lighter yarn with a bit more bounce, making blocking easier and helping projects (especially garments) to hold their shape nicely.

We’re spilling the tea and it’s steeped in style! Sign up for the Olive Knits KAL and Knit-Along with us!

Join the Olive Knits 2024 KAL Zoom series – click here!

Learn more about the 4 Day KAL and how it all began here.

I have my sample started for the Spill the Tea KAL - the Olive Knits 4 Day KAL 2024.

Madelinetosh TML + Tweed in Fatal Attraction and Koigu KPM in 1520 (lime green) and Collector's Club KPPPM Macarons are what I chose to knit mine with.

The pattern is a pullover sleeveless vest with a V-neck and can be worn as a tee or over another shirt/tank top. The pattern texture is super fun to knit, and EASY to memorize. After just one repeat, you’ll be cruising along without having to constantly check the pattern.

Lace doesn't look like anything before blocking so I steam blocked this little section so that you can see the lace opened up.

Dive into our curated yarn selection Kits! More yarn offers, special perks, prizes, advice for fit and more to come!

KNIT GROUP AND GALLERY

Teri finished her Misurina by Caitlin Hunter.

Here's the back.

Claudia (@cgriffs01) finished this great summer top! It’s a combination of two patterns; 61-4 Summer Mesh by Drops Design, and knitted sweater pattern by Knitcroaddict (Pinterest) - paid version can be found HERE. Yarn is Juniper Moon Zooey in Toffee.

Debbie (@love.knit.spin.weave) finished this gorgeous Clarisse by Erika Knight knit using Rowan Summerlite DK. She modified the pattern to make a top instead of a dress and to knit in the round.

Elaine (emayea) finished her 176-15 Golden Summer by Drops Design knit using Drops Belle.

Sonia (Soniabknits) just finished this cropped Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee for her daughter!

Lise (Mattedcat) finished this sweet Alouette by Lisa Chemery in the 6 month size using Drops Baby Merino.

Cecilia (@adventuremonkey6) finished this adult size Peregrine by tincanknits, adding more repeats to use up all of the yarn.

Brandi (@thegreenbuttonjar) finished this pretty Leftover City by Kacey Herlihy using her own The Green Button Jar yarn.

Jocelyne (jocblais) finished this pretty pair of Geek Socks by Wei S. Leong.

UPCOMING EVENT

World Wide Knit In Public Day is Saturday, June 8th this year! Save the date!

Bring yourself, your knitting, crochet or yarnie project, a chair and sunscreen and join in for some socializing and fibre fun! Water, coffee, tea and goodies will be provided. We will be offering 10% off your purchases as well as a draw for door prizes!

NEW IN-STORE SHOPPING HOURS (NO CHANGE TO ONLINE SHOP)

Starting in June, the shop hours and the Tuesday Knit Afternoons will change.

Knit Afternoons/Nights

Wednesday Afternoons: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Thursday Nights: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Happy Wednesday, Happy Knitting, Crocheting and Crafting!