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A Super Bulky Scarf that Knits up Super Fast

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simple ribbed knit scarfThere’s something to be said for quick knits pretty much all the time, but in this season when it doesn’t feel like winter is ever going to end (but we know that it really will pretty soon) it’s a great idea to have some quick, warm knits on the needles.

Or if you’re the southern half of the world and know winter is coming soon, same thing.

This simple bulky ribbed scarf from Patty Mac Knits is worked with two strands of yarn held together on big needles. Working ribbing like this makes it super fluffy, and that makes it extra warm.

It also makes the knitting go pretty fast because every stitch takes up a lot of room. You could probably knit this one in a weekend, and it would make a great gift for Valentine’s Day or anything else you might want to give a gift for in the near future.

[Photo: Patty Mac Knits.]

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  1. Thanks for the shout out!! I am wearing this project right now as my every day scarf, and I love it so much!! It’s really warm and it looks so good. I also included a video tutorial if someone is not clear in the the techniques. It’s a fantastic beginner’s project!

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Pretty Tank Top Knitting Patterns to Keep You Cool

I’ve been writing about knitting online for a long time, and a lot of things have changed. But one good thing I think has changed over the years is that fewer people see knitting as a seasonal activity. Most people don’t seem to think anymore that there’s a time when it’s too hot to knit or too hot to wear knits. 

I don’t know if the proliferation of knit tank top patterns caused that shift or is the result of it, but either way, summer knitters and knitwear-wearers are the beneficiaries, and every year there seem to be more great tank top knitting patterns to share. 

How about the super cute Fleur Cami from Woolbirdx on Etsy? This sweet V-neck with thin straps features vertical panels of eyelets and ribbing. It’s worked from the bottom up in the round and is available in nine sizes. It calls for super fine yarn. 

Or there’s the knitted lace V-neck top from Exotic Works Hub. This one has lace panels on the front at the center and is otherwise worked mostly in stockinette stitch. It’s worked from the bottom up in fingering weight yarn and comes in six sizes.

The Mixed Rib Cami from Florence Miller is another on that caught my eye. Worked in light fingering weight yarn, it is worked from the top down using twisted rib stitches and optional waist shaping. It’s finished with I-cord edges for a super clean look. The pattern has nine sizes available and you can find it on Ravelry. 

Stine HoelgaardJohansen’s Golden Girl top is a cute sport weight top with a round neckline that’s deeper in the back, and worked from the bottom up in broken rib. There are nine size options (and six languages) and you can grab it for free on Ravelry. 

Prefer a sporty look? Andrea Gaughan’s Sumac tank is worked in fingering weight yarn from the top down with contrasting edges. The pattern has 10 sizes and two fit profiles, graded to a traditionally masculine or feminine frame respectively. You can find the pattern on Ravelry.