Stitch for Spring with the Louellen Tee Knitting Pattern

I think we have finally had the last bit of cold weather for the season where I live, so I’m ready to start stitching for spring and summer (though let’s be honest I knit and will continue to share more “winter” type sweaters all year long).

The Louellen Tee from Pacific Knot is a great little basic top you can wear under a jacket or over a long-sleeved shirt now and wear by itself when it’s a little warmer.

The allover textured stitch pattern is simple to memorize, and the boat neck and cap sleeves give it a sleek look.

It’s worked from the bottom up in the round and is intended to have about 2 inches of positive ease. It is available in 9 sizes ranging from a 36 to a 68 inch bust.

You can grab the pattern for $8 Canadian on the Pacific Knot website or Ravelry.

[Photo: Pacific Knot.]

Looking for more Vest patterns to knit? Check out these Vest Knitting patterns on Etsy.

When my daughter was in early elementary school we were at Joann together (RIP) and she picked out some variegated pink and white blanket yarn for me to knit a blanket for her bed. Now probably 10 years later, it’s one of her favorite possessions. I note this because the blankets we give to little ones might seem simple on the surface, like something they need to keep warm, but they can turn into so much more.

Take the Pocketful of Love Blanket from Purl Soho. On the surface this is a pretty but also easy to knit blanket for a little one. It’s worked in garter stitch stripes using sport weight yarn (the sample is a superwash wool, but this would also be nice in cotton or a blend) and available in a crib or small throw size. Though of course because it’s garter stitch, it’s pretty easy to make it any size you want.

But what makes this blanket extra special is the little details. The slip stitch selvedges and I-cord bind off give it a crisp look that’s perfect with the garter stitch of the body.

And then there’s the pocket.

This is a big pocket. At 10 inches wide and 12.25 inches tall (that’s 25.4 by 31 cm) for the crib size and 12.75 by 14.25 inches (32.4 by 36 cm) for the throw, you can easily fit a favorite stuffed animal, toy or book into the pocket.

I love how even though it uses the same striped garter stitch pattern as the blanket, it’s stitched down so the stripes run the opposite way (horizontal when the blanket stripes are vertical), though of course you can match stripes if you’d rather.

I think this blanket has the potential to be greatly loved by the little one its given to, and by the knitter look for an easy, pretty baby blanket with a little extra useful twist.

Grab the free pattern from Purl Soho.

[Photo: Purl Soho]

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