Good morning, knitters! It’s another glorious day here in the Deep South. We have had a spell of absolutely perfect weather, sunny and bright and not too humid. It is perfect patio knitting weather, so that’s what I intend to do today!
Since we’re all at home during these days that hover between late winter, spring and early summer, this is an ideal time for transitional knits. I’m thinking lacy cardigans, heavier weight shawls, springy socks and lightweight cotton hats. That’s where I’ll focus this weeks featured knits. Take 40% off the price of these selected patterns in my Ravelry shop through Friday, April 10, 2020! Coupon code is TRANSIT2020.
CAROLINE CARDIGAN
V-neck cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down using raglan shaping. Lower edge, cuffs, button and buttonhole bands are hemmed with a serrated edge that incorporates after-thought buttonholes.
With the Caroline cardigan, I’ve aimed for a feminine feel with modern versatility. A simple raglan with a slightly slouchy shape and low V-neck speaks to a vintage sensibilty that could readily be styled with well-laundered retro dresses and square, collarless blouses. Hemmed picot neck, sleeve and buttonband edges dress up jeans and T-shirts.
A simple open stitch pattern creates an airy layering piece that’s perfect between seasons, particularly when worked in a tender yarn like Millamia Naturally Soft Merino.
ANNAPOLIS WRAP
I think the Annapolis Wrap, is as close to being yachty as I’m likely to get. It’s jaunty!
The Annapolis Wrap is a long triangle with easy-to-memorize shaping worked in 2-row stripes. It provides the knitter with a good long stretch of fairly mindless “boat knitting” (for in between sailing tasks), followed by an engaging lace border which is knitted on as the shawl is bound off. A fairly large wrap, Annapolis uses the specified yarn almost completely, but adapts itself to smaller or larger interpretations. The border can be applied to any number of stitches so your final stitch count after knitting all those nautical stripes is just not that important. Choose something soft and warm in colors you love and you’ll have a toasty wrap in no time!
PICNIC SOCKS
The Picnic Socks are worked from the top down and feature the Shadow Wrap short row heel and Kitchener Stitch toe.
So sweet for your feet at any time of year, Picnic Socks are perfect for your spring knitting bag! Worked from the top down, they begin with a pretty picot cast on that resembles a little row of strawberries. Then you’ll work a tiny garden of eyelets and continue with dropped stitch stripes. Another eyelet garden completes the toe. This is an easy to memorize pattern that knits along gently while you watch the happy Meadow Stripes unfold before your eyes.
COCKLESHELLS SUMMER HAT
Did you know that the popular Cockleshells Hat was originally designed as a summer topper? I dreamed it up last spring as an introductory lace pattern for a class I was teaching and wound up wearing it all summer!
I found Cockleshells to be light, cool and easy to wear and a real life saver for keeping beach blown tresses in line while on the boat or at the beach. The Cockleshells Hat is extremely loose fitting and slouchy, so no hat head! Berocco Indigo is a wonderfully soft cotton made from recycled jeans that comes in a variety of neutrals and brights. You’ll want one in every color!
I hope you’ll enjoy these simple transitional knits and I hope your weekend is filled with lots of love and knitting!
Love,
Cheryl
