I feel like I share a lot of summer tops and tanks, even though surely I don’t share more of them than I do sweaters, for example. See: easy tops | lacy tops | more summer tops as a few … Read More ...
Knit a Market Bag for Summer
I love the idea of knit market bags and string bags (and crocheted bags, for that matter) but I’m not sure I had ever really knit one before. I have knit tote bags and purses, but never a lacy bag … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns for Your Summer Picnic
I was thinking about sharing some patriotic knitting patterns going into Memorial Day/Flag Day/Fourth of July, but I’ve done plenty of those in the past (see: patriotic knitting patterns, and more patriotic knits and some more here).
But … Read More ...
A Tank Top to Get You Thinking about Summer
I knew I wanted to share this particular knitting pattern with you (mostly because I really want to knit one, too) and I grappled with the idea of whether it was time to pull together a roundup of tank top… Read More ...
Check Out the We Are Knitters Collection with Ella Emhoff
Ella Emhoff is a designer and textile artist who also happens to be the daughter of the Second Gentleman of the United States. Her designs are whimsical and often use lots of scraps so they’re super colorful and fun. She … Read More ...
Hold onto Summer with a Beach Hut Cushion
This is one of those projects I could see people in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere getting behind right now.
If you’re in the part of the world where summer is ending soon, you might want to … Read More ...
Stitch a Lightweight Top with a Touch of Lace
It took almost all summer but I’m finally getting interested in knitting some tops for the summer. I have so many long-sleeved, cozy sweaters, which is great, but I don’t have a lot of stuff I made to wear when … Read More ...
Summer Poncho Knitting Patterns
I’m not proud to admit it, but I used to really dislike ponchos. I didn’t understand why you wouldn’t just wear a sweater instead. And while I still prefer the swancho (poncho with sleeves) concept, I’ve softened in my view … Read More ...
Knit Your First Top with Leesi
I love a good skill-building top that is great for people who are new to knitting tops or sweaters but is interesting enough for people with more experience, too.
The Leesi Tee by Lanre Ojikutu is a simple raglan with … Read More ...
Simple Short Socks Knitting Pattern
Yesterday when I was writing about travel knitting projects, I said that I usually pack a sock or a pair of socks because they don’t take up a lot of space in terms of the yarn you need, and … Read More ...
Lace Weight Top Knitting Pattern
I feel like the most important thing in the summer is keeping cool. I live in the southern United States and it’s hot all the time in the summer months, so having clothing that is cool and lightweight is really … Read More ...
A Short and Sweet Top to Knit for Summer
I think one of the things that keeps me from wearing some of the summer tops that I have knit is that when they use worsted weight yarn, they’re actually heavier and warmer than a normal T-shirt would be. … Read More ...
Knit a Perfect Tank Top for Summer
There is just something about Jessie Mead’s knitting patterns. They are so cute and they look great on literally everyone. I made her Ripple Bralette pattern (twice — so far) and it’s so comfortable and nice and the only bra … Read More ...
Stitch a Cardigan with Mini Colorwork
I love a pattern with a good back story. Maxine the Mini is inspired by the designer, Jimenez Joseph’s Mini Cooper car, whose name happens to be Maxine. You can see her in the background of this picture, because I … Read More ...
Easy Tops to Knit for Spring and Summer
After I shared that summery poncho knitting pattern the other day, it got me started thinking about other great knits you can make to wear when the weather is warm. I like knitting tanks and tees but admittedly don’t wear … Read More ...