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.

Next Pattern:

This swirly square stitch knitting pattern from Studio Knit is a lot of fun, and it looks kind of complicated without being difficult at all.

The swirly nature of the block comes from regularly placed increases, as the pattern is worked in rounds from the center out. Switching between sections of all knit stitches and all purl stitches (which gives you stockinette and reverse stockinette respectively when worked in the round) adds to the off-kilter flair but makes it really easy to knit.

You can work it in a single color or change colors regularly. This isn’t really a change colors randomly kind of pattern just because it looks better if you work a full repeat in a single color, but you know there are no rules so you can do whatever you want.

You can also make it any size you like, and indeed use any yarn you want. This one is blanket sized and used five colors of worsted weight yarn, but you can use any yarn and corresponding needles (you’ll need double pointed needles and circulars of various lengths, depending on how big you want to make your square).

For a start, why not grab some cotton yarn and stitch up a swirly washcloth? You could still use a couple of colors if you want, jsut for fun.

Once you try that, you’ll probably want to make a bigger version, and you could definitely use more colors than Kristen did (or just one color if you prefer), you just need to make sure you change colors at the beginning of the pattern repeat to keep everything looking good.

If you’re ready to start (and I know I am!) you can grab the free pattern and check out a video to help you get started at Studio Knit.

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