There’s Still Time to Knit a Cute Summer Top

As much as I’m ready to rush headlong into fall knitting, the truth is there’s still plenty of time to knit some simple, pretty summer knits as well. I know here in the south it’s not really going to be scarf and sweater weather for a long time, no matter how much the recent unseasonable weather has us fooled.

If you’d still like to stitch a little summer wardrobe staple, check out Tonia Barry’s ruffle tank in Silky Alpaca Lace for Classic Elite Yarns.

This pattern is really pretty simple, with a little ruffle at the top to add interest and cuteness. This would be a really quick knit for the last summer parties of the season or to wear under a jacket when it’s a little cooler outside.

[Photo via Classic Elite Yarns.]

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I haven’t knit a lot of hats, because I don’t wear hats that often, and because I don’t wear hats that often, the ones I have knit tend to be pretty basic and utilitarian. There’s nothing wrong with that, but there’s also nothing wrong with treating yourself to a lovely hat that takes a little more time to knit but will also be a joy to wear whenever you need to.

I think the Two Grey Hills hat from Tressa Weidenaar is an example of that second kind of hat. With its allover colorwork design and use of DK weight yarn, this is going to take you longer to knit than, say, a ribbed hat in bulky yarn. But you’ll also get that time to enjoy the process and reflect on the meaning behind the colorwork, which is inspired by Navajo weavings.

The pattern calls for two colors of DK yarn and is available in two sizes, adult medium and large. Two colors with a nice contrast will be helpful for seeing the design, which is somewhat intricate in places.

Despite that, this isn’t a difficult pattern if you’ve done stranded knitting before. You need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, do colorwork from a chart and decrease stitches to make this hat.

Make this hat with a soft yarn and you’ll want to wear it all day, every day when the weather is cold. You can grab the pattern on Ravelry, and also check out the Rug Weaver’s Headband, which has a different look but is also inspired by Navajo weaving. The headband might be a better choice to knit if you don’t live somewhere where you need a winter hat that often.

Looking for more hats? Check out these hat knitting patterns that use worsted weight yarn leftovers.

[Photo: Tressa Weidenaar]

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