Book Review – Knitted Tanks and Tunics

Summer is still a great time for wearing knits because knitted fabrics can be made from a variety of fibers that are lightweight and breathable, making them perfect for warm weather. Natural fibers like cotton, linen, bamboo, and silk are great for summer as they are cool to the touch and absorb moisture, keeping you comfortable and dry. Additionally, knitted fabrics can be made with a loose weave, which allows for airflow and helps to keep you cool.

Knitted Tanks & Tunics: 21 Crisp, Cool Designs for Sleeveless Tops

Another benefit of knits in the summer is that they are versatile and can be worn in a variety of ways. Knitted tanks and tunics can be worn alone as a lightweight top, or layered over a camisole for added coverage. They can also be dressed up or down, making them perfect for a variety of occasions, from casual outings to dressier events.

Lastly, knitted tanks and tunics are perfect for the summer because they are easy to care for and maintain. They can be machine washed and dried, and they don’t require ironing, which makes them perfect for busy summer schedules.

In short, knits are still great for the summer because they can be made from lightweight, breathable fibers, they are versatile, and easy to care for. Knitted tanks and tunics offer a great option for comfortable, stylish and easy-care summer wear.

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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